Why A Multipurpose Tent Makes Sense

Savvy humans know that single purpose solutions will only get you so far. Smart designs that meet multiple demands save money and time, and open up a world of possibilities. It's why a Leatherman tool wins hands-down over a pocket knife, and why smartphones quickly conquered the mobile game. And it's why a multipurpose canvas tent makes so much sense.

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Real Life Uses For Multipurpose Tents

Let's time travel for a moment. It was Spring 2020, social distancing and shelter in place were in effect. All of a sudden, our home spaces became much tighter quarters, and a lot of them smelled like sourdough. If you had a multipurpose tent it could have been set up in about 20 minutes and stayed up all year. It would have added space to breathe, to rest, to work, and to play in any weather or pandemic situation. What if it were to happen again? 

One multipurpose tent can solve for shelter in place needs, and also offers a solution for so many more everyday situations. In this article we offer a sampling of real life situations where a multipurpose tent just makes sense. We also have included tips for finding the right tent for you, and a price comparison so you can see how the math adds up.

Let's explore what you can do with a multipurpose tent!

FAMILY CAMPING

A multipurpose canvas tent can sleep an entire family. It sets up and packs up quickly, and can be used in all seasons and types of weather, even wind and snow. And because it's constructed from high quality, durable materials, the same tent will still be serving your family for decades to come.

GUEST ROOM

Give your guests a space of their own. A multipurpose tent becomes a beautiful room for hosting guests in privacy and comfort. Have friends over for the holidays or offer shelter to someone in need. Everyone deserves a roof over their heads, and a multipurpose tent is a great solution that's nimble, durable, and convenient.

OFFICE SPACE

We are in a new age where working from home is not only more common, it's encouraged. A multipurpose tent creates a versatile tent office that has power access for your computer, and can be heated or cooled depending on the season. Your house can then remain your home, and your office is only a few steps out the back door.

STORAGE

Whether temporary or long-term, we all have items that need to be tucked out of site for storage. A multipurpose storage tent is less expensive than a rental unit, and more convenient because you can put it exactly where you need it. Save the garage space for the car, and the tool shed for the lawn mower. A storage tent will protect your goods through any weather.

BREATHING ROOM

What is a breathing room? Anything you need it to be! A canvas multipurpose tent creates a tranquil space for yoga and meditation practice. Canvas tents are increasingly being used by wellness practitioners, yogis, and therapists because the tents are sturdy, private, and also welcome in the healthy benefits of natural light.

PARTIES AND CEREMONIES

Ring a ding ding, you'll love the celebrations you can have with a multipurpose tent! Kids' birthday parties, solved. Have an elopement ceremony with simple elegance. Create an outdoor reception and use the tent for a coat check, or as a photobooth! A single canvas tent can be the wedding venue or the dressing room, the slumber party space, or the karaoke party room. It can host everything from high tea to hangouts. And since a canvas tent will last for decades, there's plenty of time to party.

ARTIST STUDIO

A canvas tent allows in ample light that's soft and diffused, making it ideal for an artist's space. Zippered walls can be opened to reveal mesh panels, allowing ventilation while keeping out the dust and debris. Set up on location for plein air painting, or create a more permanent studio for art of all kinds. Power ports and a spacious interior provide artists and makers with an inspiring and functional space to create their masterpiece!

EMERGENCIES

BONUS! MONEY-MAKER

If that list of real life uses weren't long enough, a multipurpose tent can also be a means to make money. A canvas tent rental is in high demand for campers, glampers, festival-goers, party hosts, and even therapists wanting to create immersive nature spaces for clients. Canvas tent rentals can quickly help pay for the modest initial investment, and the economy of sharing means other people get to make memories with your tent! 

Single Purpose vs Multipurpose Price Comparison

If you have a lot of plans, ideas, or needs, a multipurpose tent is the smartest solution financially. Invest once in a high quality, durable canvas tent and you're done. Or, you could go a la carte, buying single purpose solutions for all things camping, storage, emergencies, office, and guest room.

That math and price comparison looks something like this:

FIND YOUR MULTIPURPOSE TENT

What will be the best tent size for you? A 16' (5 Meter) canvas bell tent is the most popular size with 212 square feet of interior room. It's a fully customizable space, equivalent in size to a small studio apartment, open to possibility. The question you'll find yourself asking will be "What CAN'T I do with this multipurpose tent?!". You can compare other standard tent sizes alongside canvas bell tent sizes in this tent guide. And if you need any assistance, please ask! We love the inTents life.

GET THE KIT

There isn't much that you would need to buy in order to maximize your multipurpose tent. The basics that you'll need are:

• Your choice of canvas bell tent, like the 16' Fernweh™ or Stella™
• Footprint
• Fly Cover
• Tent Rug

That's it! Your multipurpose tent is then ready to go. It will be your new family camping tent, guest room, portable office, art studio, breathing room, storage space, emergency shelter, party room, money-maker, and more.

Ready to get going? Check out these other handy how-to articles:

• Build a tent platform - A tent platform is useful if you want to keep your tent set up for a long duration. 
• Woodstoves - All about using a woodstove to heat the inside a canvas bell tent.
• Bathroom options - For when you gotta go and your canvas tent is off-grid.
• Set up a camp kitchen - Essentials for outdoor food preparation.

What will you do with your multipurpose tent? Share your photos and videos of your canvas tent in action! We can't wait to see what you dream up.