A pole tent has 7′ leg poles around the tent perimeter and one or more internal center tent poles which assist in load-bearing. Pole tents must be secured with stakes and straps for safety.
20×20, 20×40, 30×50, 30×60, 40×40, 40×60, 40×80, 40×100, 50×40, 50×60, 50×80
Affordability: More budget-friendly to rent, making them an affordable choice for events with a tight budget.
Larger Sizes: A pole tent provides up to 4,000 square feet of space and allow many guests to be accommodated.
Center Pole Limitations: Requires one or more internal center poles which obstruct the usable interior space and limit potential layout options.
Less Versatile: Pole tents can’t be set up in front of a garage which has a concrete or asphalt driveway.
No Weighted Option: Pole tents are supported by driving many stakes into the surface about 5′ around the entire perimeter of the tent and can’t be anchored with weights.
More Stakes: Requires more stakes which can create additional tripping hazards and limit the use of surrounding space.
An aluminum frame serves as the support structure along with 8′ leg poles positioned along the perimeter. Frame tents must be secured with straps and stakes or weights* for safety.
10×20*, 20×20*, 20×40, 20×60, 40×40
(*weighted anchoring available)
Open Floor Plan: Completely open and unobstructed floor plan which provides optimal flexibility and space usage.
*Weighted Anchoring: Although staking is the safest and preferred tent anchoring method, 10×20 and 20×20 frame tents can be weighted instead of staked in the ground.
More Versatile: If weighted, smaller frame tents can be placed in front of garage on the driveway or next to a building. They can be set up on blacktop, concrete, grass, decks and patios.
Less Stakes: Less risk of hitting underground utilities (like electric and sprinkler lines) and less tripping hazards.
Higher Rental Cost: Less budget-friendly to rent.
Less Sizes: A frame tent provides up to 1,600 square feet of space per tent for small to medium sized parties.
You can’t go wrong with a frame tent style and there are more pros versus cons with a frame. We always say “If it’s my event, I’m going with a frame tent”. Ultimately, the decision is yours.