Homemade Tarp Tent

• Homemade tarp tent.
  
  A tarp tent is a light, mobile shelter that will keep you covered comfortably overnight, according to Tarptent.com. Tarp tents can be set up anywhere, keep you dry, and are popular among camping gurus and outdoor enthusiasts. This type of tent is made up of a series of strategically placed poles for support, rope for pulling tight, stakes to keep it grounded and, of course, a tarp for shelter. Tarp tents are often used on long hiking trips that involve short nights and quick set-up and break-down, according to Tarptent.com. They are crafted usually for one person, but this can be changed if needed.
  
  

Homemade Gertee Tent

• A Gertee is a round house tent made of poles and wood tied together with zip ties, covered with cloth (preferably waterproof in case it rains). It looks like a small version of a circus tent. The guidelines are flexible, but this is the basic framework. Gertees are a bit more time consuming to put up than tarp tents, but they can hold more people and are great for camping trips that don't involve much hiking, according to Instructables.com. According to Instructables.com, Gertees are gaining popularity in the sustainable development-green community and also make great temporary homes for homeless people or disaster victims.
  
  

Creativity Is Key

• Regardless what type of tent you build--whether it's a tarp tent or a Gertee tent--you can be creative with it. It's not a store-bought tent that has specific directions to be followed in order to put it up correctly. You can craft the tent to fit your needs. Each of the mentioned homemade tent types can be altered or tweaked in a number of ways, especially if you don't have all of the required materials. The objective is building a tent that can stand in the wind and keep you dry.