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The classic pop-up tent is ideal for one person or a very cosy couple looking for somewhere to sleep, rather than basecamp in for any length of time. The large round bags are awkward to carry, so a car is generally needed, even though they’re quite light. Cornita is community focused in everything she does. After obtaining her degree in urban planning + design, she worked for over a decade at nonprofits focused on youth empowerment and urban strategy and development in St. Louis and Kansas City. Realizing her passion and skill for project management and organizational operations, she took it a step further by earning a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Cornita is a big fan of innovation and efficiency and she has improved the user experience in every client-facing and application based role she’s had. She comes to OpenTent excited about the opportunity to serve nonprofits in helping them create more sustainable systems. Recently relocating to the DC area, Cornita likes exploring new restaurants with her fiance, binge watching NCIS and true crime series, and becoming the hub for game nights for friends and family.
Tents are sized according to the number of adults they can feasibly sleep (two-, four-, six-person and so on), but unless you’re looking for an ultralight adventure tent for one person, the rule of thumb is that if you halve the stated person number, you’ll get the number of adults the tent will actually sleep comfortably. A four-person tent will give two adults plenty of extra space for bags without being squashed but, if you’re camping with kids, a six-person tent (with separate bedrooms) is ideal. That being said, pop-up and fast pitch tents are generally small and designed for two adults at most. Some of the latest fast pitching designs have a little more space – with room for young children – but if you need an easy-to-pitch tent for a large family looking to camp for more than a long weekend you’ll need to invest in an inflatable design. These come in sizes that sleep up to 12 adults. How much should I spend? We pitch and peg out each tent following the instructions, taking into account how long it takes us, how straightforward the process is, and any struggles we have along the way. Small or poor-quality air vents will lead to a hot, stuffy tent and lots of condensation build-up on the ceiling. A handy rule of thumb is to subtract one person (or two people if you have a lot of stuff) from the number listed. This means if there are two of you (for example) you'd probably be best suited to a three-person tent. 2) Look for air vents and consider their size and qualityJames is an innovative, human-centered, leader. After multiple study abroad experiences as an undergraduate in Europe and Asia, he graduated and became a Study Abroad Director, designing and leading trips for college students, and most importantly, helping young people learn who they are in the world. Those experiences were the catalyst that drove James to the roles he's since taken on in HR, People Operations, and Personal/Professional Development. He received a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership, with a focus on creating businesses that are more people-centered. He joins OpenTent excited to contribute as a community and culture builder, supporting teammates that are amplifying the work of nonprofits in the world. Manufacturers don't appear to take storing kit into account when labelling tents, so you might find yourself short on space. To pitch, you simply pull on two chords that clip and bend the poles into position. With the flysheet, bedroom and groundsheet already fitted, you’re ready to go in 30 seconds, if that. Once pitched, you can move it into position and peg out. Natalie has always been inspired to create a tangible difference. While in college, Natalie studied abroad in Israel and Palestine, raising funds for hospitals and community centers for the underprivileged communities in northern Israel. She worked initially as a Development Associate at Hillel International, but changed her focus during the pandemic to work as a Program Director at Congregation B’nai Emunah Synagogue in Tulsa. Her role here focused on coordinating volunteer initiatives to deliver baked goods to covid wards at 5 hospitals and providing volunteer support for Tulsa's refugee resettlement agency, helping re-home 100 Afghan refugees (of the city's 800) in first 6 months! Realizing the potential of using Salesforce for impact, she became certified and joined OpenTent after being referred by a current team member. In her free time, you’ll find her “keeping Tulsa weird” by playing piano and bass guitar, volunteering for a local nonprofit - Sustainable Tulsa - and writing screenplays and novels.
While they take a little longer to pitch than pop-up designs, inflatable tents, especially large six to 12 person designs, take a fraction of the time to pitch compared to standard large tents. Just peg out and pump them up. They’re expensive and often hard to deflate, but great if you’re planning a week or so under canvas. Decathlon popularised the pop-up tent and revolutionised festival camping, but those early designs, while easy to put up, were extremely difficult to fold away again. Thankfully, the design has evolved and, while it’s still incredibly simple to pitch, it can also be put away without (much) swearing. Courtesy of colour coded straps and clips, it’s easy to fold the tent in half, after which a pull cord system then holds everything in place while you fold it again to fit the bag. It’s still a faff, but so much easier than previous versions. UV protected fabric, good waterproofing and lots of internal storage options make this a thoroughly practical tent for anyone who wants a comfortable time under canvas but doesn’t have any interest in faffing about with poles and pitching.A perpetual learner and explorer, Tudor’s expansive interests have led him across industries. With experience in a transportation start-up, post-secondary success programming, and education equity, Tudor flexes into different roles and situations with curiosity, determination, and kindness. He genuinely wants to make the world a better place and use his love for data to advance causes he’s passionate about - and there are many! At OpenTent, Tudor’s stoked that his role allows him to serve others and solve complex problems with data. A recent LA transplant living in Brooklyn, Tudor is excited to finally live out his 90s New York sitcom fantasies with his friends in coffee shops and diners. He enjoys laughing over a meal with loved ones, staying active by playing tennis or soccer, and talking about how much he loves the idea of baking but never actually doing it. A time when Ezra created a joyful experience: I really enjoy cooking for my friends, and especially creating new things. A friend of mine once said, ‘if Ezra is trying to make you eat something, be scared…but also try it.’ Cooking is like my process as an Engineer. I start with a vision of what I want to achieve and then have fun experimenting and testing along the way. What I love most about cooking is creating something for others that brings them surprise and joy. During the course of our testing, all the tents experience heavy downpours, wind and muddy conditions. Be warned, though, that you’ll need to be at least five-feet eight inches (172cm) tall and have a relatively strong grip to lift and clip the tent together.
A time when Lexie built trusting relationships: During the 2016 election, I worked as a field organizer in rural Iowa. My objective was to build a community of engaged, motivated volunteers. Through thoughtful maneuvering and strong partnership with existing local structures, I was able to do just that. I learned that people show up for the candidates, but stay for the community. Making people feel important, valued, and comfortable was more important than any policy positions I could memorize.Why teamwork is so important to Thomas: “As I joined OpenTent, I was asked questions about ‘How I work best’, something I hadn’t spent time considering before. The more I thought about this question, the more I realized that anytime I had achieved something big or done something well, it was ALWAYS done so with the support of a team. I have come to realize that a good team is an invaluable part of work and accomplishing great things. When you think of the transformational output of an improved team’s performance, it can be 16 times that of an individual.” It’s expensive compared to basic pop-up and fast pitch tents, but this high-quality design is made using tough ripstop polyester, has excellent alloy components and is extremely waterproof. It’s an investment, but will last for years. Sam is an energetic and infectious dreamer. He is a forever student, bringing a Beginner’s Mind to every room and using his curiosity about the world to create meaningful growth experiences for his team and his clients. Sam almost went to rabbinical school and now brings those traits to our team, leading with vulnerability and encourages it in others, and creating space for our team to be who they are. His passion and playfulness are evident in everything he does - from teaching Kayleigh how to cook, to training his puppy, to leading our team in envisioning new ideas. Originally from small town Maine, Sam now lives in Denver, where he and his wife Amalia regularly host Jewish community gatherings at their house. And because the inner bedroom pod is already attached to the flysheet, once you’ve clipped the poles into each of the corners you just clip the flysheet to the poles and you’re done. This also means you can’t get the inner fabric wet if pitching in a storm. It took us less than four minutes to pitch.
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