List of Tent Features

There are three types of reinforcements that protect the tent in the corners and peaks; square, round, and triangular. The reinforcement is supposed to provide protection and strengthening of the tent canvas against wear in critical stress areas of a tent. Square type reinforcements are the weakest type; they actually cause a weakening of the canvas due to the outer angle creating a potential for ripping of the canvas. Round type function better, but do not direct stress on the canvas properly. During the research process, we found that triangular reinforcement of the corners and peaks was superior to the other types, which is why BRAVO manufactures all of our tents with the longer-lasting triangular reinforcement. This type of reinforcement strengthens the canvas by sending the stress placed on these areas out towards the strong points of the canvas, reducing wear and protecting against rips and tears.

Brass zippers are longer-lasting, abrasion-resistant, and are best for door applications. Plastic/nylon coil zippers, sometimes called “self healing” zipper, do not have the longevity in the field like heavy duty brass zippers. Over the course of our research in building quality, long lasting wall tents we at BRAVO have found that industrial strength brass zippers provide better reliability in the field on canvas wall tents which is why we only use them on our Super Grade wall tents.

In addition, zippers should be covered with a storm flap and have a secondary door closure system for security and inclement weather conditions. Small flaps covering the zipper without the secondary closure system do not provide the necessary security and protection from the elements. With each BRAVO Super Grade wall tent, we enhance the door entry by building in a storm flap and a reinforced buckle system as the secondary door closure system for peace-of-mind and protection in extreme weather conditions.

When using a canvas wall tent, it is understood that it will be used in inclement, and sometimes severe, weather conditions. The design of the wall tent should be such that it will provide security and comfort during such conditions without the worry of collapse or damage. Other wall tents have light duty two inch, single stitched eaves with grommets crimped into the canvas. To ensure that our customers enjoy comfort without the fear of losing the wall tent during strong winds, BRAVO manufactures each Super Grade wall tent with heavy duty four inch, double stitched eaves and stainless steel, welded “D” ring attachment points sewn onto the wall tent.

Seams on a wall tent are a critical area of possible failure. A seam that is not designed adequately will result in leaks of rainwater or snowmelt, wind penetration, or, at the worst, failure of the stitching. During our research, we found that two-layer overlap seams do not have the strength necessary to hold during harsh weather and long-term use. So, at BRAVO, we build our Super Grade wall tents with four-layer, interlocking body seams to ensure dependability of our product for years to come.

Ridge-holes in a wall tent are another area of which the customer should be aware. An open hole at the top of a wall tent allows the release of heat and possible incursion of elements into the living space. All BRAVO Super Grade Wall Tents come standard with a closeable ridge-hole cover to provide comfort and ventilation.

Even though we buy only first quality premium goods, we perform a rigorous inspection process that is second to none. Every inch of fabric is inspected three times by back lighting, with a constant inspection during the entire manufacturing process, to avoid problems during the manufacturing process and to increase the longevity of our products. This inspection looks for pigment issues, blemishes, tears, and thread bare areas to make sure that our customers have the very best in quality for their investment.

We also inspect each seam, each eave, each attachment, each zipper, and every component of our tents before and during manufacturing to provide our customers a product that exceeds their expectations of performance. We are so concerned about quality that we perform this same dedication to our work when we repair other manufacturer’s tents.