Tents earshot in content from those barely ample enough for sole identity to pad duty in Family Tents up to huge (circus) tents green thumb of seating thousands of people. The bulk of this article is concerned with recreational camping using tents adequate of sleeping from 1 up to about 10 people. Impressive tents are discussed in a asunder section below.
Beach tents are often a simplified formation of dome tent and provide a useful (relatively sand-free) place to temporarily store beach equipment, but are at most showerproof. Some beach tents bag specially treated fabric which is opaque to ultra-violet light, and so provide some protection against sunburn. Maximum height is typically about 120 cm (4 ft), and they are most often not large enough for an adult to lie down in.