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==Medieval Tents==
During the [[middle ages]] tents were often used to house [[army|armies]] on the move.  A variety of designs existed, and the tents of the very rich could be very luxurious indeed. Tents may be made out of [[Wool]], [[Canvas]], [[Leather]] or similar durable fabrics.

==Tents in the SCA==
'''Tents''' are the "standard" for accomodation at any large [[camping]] [[event]]. At most events a [[mundane]] tent is acceptable, but cannot be set up near the [[period encampment]], where the [[period]] style tents are located.  

If you want a period style tent, often referred to as a [[pavilion]], you may need to build your own. Other options include enlisting House [[Woodrose]] to teach you how, or paying someone to build one for you.

==Tents in Re-Enactment==
[[Re-enactor]]s use the term ''period tent'' or a term used to define the tent style: [[geteld]], ''Viking tent'', etc. 

At [[re-enactment]] [[events]] those with tents not appropriate for the time frame for the event, are required to set them up out of sight from the event. This includes canvas tents of the wrong style eg A [[Viking]] tent at a [[15th century]] [[event]]. It is unheard of for a [[re-enactment]] group of any standing in [[Australia]], to not possess enough period tents to house a signicant proportion of their membership. 

Re-enactment tents tend to be made from [[canvas]] for durability and water resistance, though a number of groups now sport [[wool]]  tents as well.

There are a number of suppliers of period tents across the world, but re-enactors, especially with simple designs such as a [[geteld]] or [[Viking]] tent tend to have theirs made locally after constructing any [[wood]]en parts.

==Internal Links==
''See also:''
* [[Pavilion]]
==External links==
*[http://home.adelphi.edu/sbloch/ma/tents/pictures/ Surviving Medieval Pictures of Tents and Pavilions]

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