The Expanding Market for Custom Tents
Custom tents are for people who wish to have their own say when it comes to the design of their shelters. They are also commonly used by organizations and companies that have specific parameters or wanted to have their association’s logo or signs stamped in the shelters that they will be using. A number of manufacturers of this type of tents can be found around the United States; with their whole product line marketed to fit the specific needs of different buyers.
One of the better known names in the business of making custom tents is Pinnacle Tents. The firm manufactures dome, canvas, cabin, screen and camping canopies based on the specifications given by its clients. Most notable among the company’s client list are the United States Air Force, Army and Navy, the Boy Scouts of America, Red Cross and several more corporations and organizations based in the U.S. Pinnacle offers canvas wall tents ranging in size from 12 x 9 to 16 x 10. The firm also offers various custom-made tent colors, private labeling and logo designs.
Another maker of customized tents is the Idaho firm, Ken’s. The company is operated by Ken and Sylvia Bahem and has been in the business since 1993. One of the customized products offered by this company is the vinyl shower house. This canopy measures 5’ x 8’ and includes frame brackets. It features a wash cloth and soap holder on the inside wall and is designed easily enough for a five to ten-minute set up. Ideal for those who prefer to stay clean in the outdoors, the product is priced at $295.
Another company that offers customized canopies is KD Kanopy Inc. of Colorado. Among the many products offered by KD is a series of pop up canopies with aluminum frame and Dynidium fittings. Customers can choose what color they want from eight different shades. The products also come with four steel field spikes and can be purchased with additional accessories depending on how much the buyer is willing to pay. The company also provides custom canopy printing options. Under this option, a buyer can have a logo or any other additional insigna stamped on the tent.
The business of manufacturing custom tents in the U.S. has grown over the last ten years. The number of clients looking for canvas shelters includes not only campers, but also corporations and nonprofit organizations. With the expansion of the sector’s customer base, more diversified types of products are needed and customized shelter makers are very willing to address the market’s changing needs.
