The components of a pop-up tent

A pop-up pavilion is composed of multiple individual components. But what are they called and what do they do? We have prepared a clear overview that shows the pop-up tent and its key parts, with a brief description of each.

The main structure

The pop-up pavilion can basically be divided into six main components:

1. Tent roof

Protects against sun (UV radiation) and rain.

Material: Polyester, approx. 210–260 g/m²
Design: customizable printed advertising surface

2. Corner connector with release button

Connects the tent legs to the support bars and provides stability in both the open and closed position.

Types: pull latch, switch, button, or blocker
Material: reinforced plastic and aluminium.

3. Tent Wall

Protects against sun, wind, and rain. The tent offers maximum stability with walls on every side.

Types: solid, with window, with door, or half-height
Material: Polyester, approx. 210–260 g/m²
Design: customizable printed advertising surface

4. Tent frame

The basic structure of the tent, to which the tent roof and side walls are attached. The frame consists of individual scissor profiles that are connected to each other by connecting pieces.

Material: aluminium and reinforced plastic

5. Height adjuster with locking function

The height of the legs can be adjusted in three different levels.

Material: reinforced plastic and aluminium

6. Anchoring / weight

Attached to the tent legs to securely fix the tent to the ground.

Types: sandbag, foot plate, concrete weight, stakes
Material: polyester and sand, steel, concrete

The individual parts at a glance

1. Release button

2. Upper corner connector

3. Lower corner connector

4. Scissor connector

5. Tent height adjuster

9. Foot

7. Top cap / Peak

8. Inner mast profile (mast)

9. Outer mast profile (mast)

10. Middle connecting piece

11. Scissor pair

12. Outer foot profile (tent leg)

13. Inner foot profile (tent leg)

Tent walls as advertising space

Optional side walls are available for the pop-up tent. In addition to offering a large printable advertising surface, they also provide increased stability and extra protection against wind and weather.