Lightweight
tents fall into the category of recreational camping. Lightweight tents are very
often carried by backpackers, and are the smallest and lightest type.
Lightweight tents may be sufficiently light enough to be carried for long
distances on a boat, touring bicycle or even persons back. Lightweight tents of
the backpacking type can vary in size from a very small one person bivouac, to a
larger four person tent. First used as portable homes by nomadic peoples, tents
are now more often used for recreational purposes, and even temporary shelters.
Lightweight tents are available in all different colours, shapes and sizes, but
their purpose remains the same, this being a lightweight portable and easily
constructed place of temporary accommodation.