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`May 02, 2017
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`When searching for the best tent, you might notice that some are labeled
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`freestanding while others are categorized as non-freestanding. If you're not quite
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`sure what this means or how much it matters, fear not. We'll break down the
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`differences between freestanding and non-freestanding tents.
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`Exhibit 1028 - Page 1 of 8
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`FREESTANDING VS. NON-FREESTANDING TENTS
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`FREESTANDING:
`SUPPORT FROM TENT POLES
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`DUAL—WALL (SEPARATE RAINFLY)
`STRUCTURE NOT DEPENDENT 0N STAKING
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`NON-FREESTANDING:
`CAN USE TREKKING POLES FOR SUPPORT
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`SINGLE—WALL
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`MUST BE STAKED EUR STRUCTURE
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`Freestanding Tents:
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`1. Support comes from included tent poles
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`Exhibit 1028 - Page 2 of 8
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`Exhibit 1028 - Page 2 of 8
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`Freestanding tents are supported by a number of poles included with the tent.
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`Pros: Easy to assemble, re-orient and remove interior debris (just shake it out!).
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`Cons: Difficult to replace poles if damaged, can increase overall weight of tent.
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`2. Dual-wall construction
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`Freestanding tents usually have a dual-wall construction, which consists of the tent
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`itself and the rainfly cover.
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`Pros: Nylon mesh interior and polyester rainfly exterior provide a good ventilation
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`system. Interior condensation is less likely to form.
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`Cons: The need to add the waterproof rainfly after setting up the tent makes it more
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`likely for things to get wet during assembly in the rain. The dual-wall system can
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`increase overall tent weight.
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`3. Structure does not rely on staking the tent
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`A freestanding tent is structurally sound on its own without the need for stakes and
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`guy lines. Stakes are often used to secure the tent to the ground and to create the
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`vestibule, but guy lines and stakes aren't necessary to the build of the tent.
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`Pros: Fast and simple assembly. The tent can be used on ground that is difficult to
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`drive stakes into.
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`Con: Might not hold up as well in conditions with strong winds.
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`Non-Freestanding Tents:
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`Exhibit 1028 - Page 3 of 8
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`Exhibit 1028 - Page 3 of 8
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`1. Support can make use of trekking poles
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`Often, non-freestanding tents come with poles but give campers the option to use
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`trekking poles as a substitution. Sometimes trekking poles are required in addition
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`to poles.
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`Pros: Trekking-pole substitution decreases overall tent weight. Trekking poles are
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`easy to replace if damaged.
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`Cons: Trekking poles must be purchased separately. Adjustable trekking poles can
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`have a tendency to slide down throughout the night.
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`2. Single-wall construction
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`Non-freestanding tents have a single-wall construction, meaning the tent does not
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`require a rainfly for waterproof protection.
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`Pros: Tent interior is less likely to get wet during set-up in the rain. Single-wall
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`construction decreases overall tent weight.
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`Cons: Might not ventilate as well as dual-wall tents. Interior condensation is more
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`likely.
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`Petitioner Walmart Inc.
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`Exhibit 1028 - Page 4 of 8
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`Petitioner Walmart Inc.
`Exhibit 1028 - Page 4 of 8
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`3. Must be staked for structure
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`Non-freestanding tents rely on guy lines and stakes to be structurally sound; they
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`can't stand fully taut on their own.
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`Pro: When staked correctly, non-freestanding tents hold up well in high winds and
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`poor weather.
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`Con: Properly staking a tent can require extra know-how and practice, especially on
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`hard or Myground.
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`Freestanding vs. Non-Freestanding Tents
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`The type of tent you purchase depends on what type of camping you do most often,
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`what conditions you camp in, how big your camping crew is and a few other factors.
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`Freestanding tents tend to come in larger size options and are simple to set up,
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`making them a good choice for family campers.
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`The lightweight nature of non-freestanding tents tend to make this variation most
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`popular with backpackers. Freestanding tents also come in ultra-lightweight models,
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`making this a solid choice for backpackers, as well. If you're trying to decide on a
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`backpacking tent, take personal preference into account along with the weather and
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`terrain along the trail.
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