Phone: +256774308374 WhatsApp: +256701030915
Home About Us Our Tents Gallery Blog Contact Us

Tents

Notes from the cutting table
  June 18, 2026   Chrishma Tents Team   7 min read

A tent, well, you probably guessed its just a shelter in simple terms. Tents have many types depending on the material of construction, application and sometimes the size. If we classify depending on the size we have 50 seater tents, 100 seater 150 seater and many more the name matches the definition. While if we base on the application, there are wedding tents, car shades, car covers and also for the second time the names names exactly define them so, there is no need for repeating my self. If we base on the material of construction, there are PVC tents, Canvas tents etc and once again the names define them.

Types Sizing Uses Buying

Not All Tents Are Built for the Same use

The word "tent" covers a wide range of structures that don't have much in common beyond a fabric roof. A wedding marquee, a market stall shade, a camping tent, and an exhibition booth cover are all tents, but each is built around a differing application. Some need to look good and go up quickly for a few hours, thats if the event is to impress; others need to stand through months of sun and rain without much attention and these are for handling events businesses, that want tents for hiring. Knowing the right category you actually need is the first step, then things like comparing prices or sizes come after.

The Main Types of tents You'll most likely Come Across

Rough sizing guide
Small gathering
Up to 50 guests, one 6x9m frame tent
Mid-size event
100–150 guests, one 9x18m frame tent
Large event
200+ guests, linked or extra-large tents
Market stall
3x3m pop-up gazebo
Storage/carport
Sized to the vehicle or stock footprint
Camping
2–4 person dome, packed weight under 4kg

What Actually Changes the Price

Two tents of the same size can be priced very differently, and the gap usually comes down to a few specific factors rather than the size alone. Fabric weight and coating quality matter more than most buyers expect — a heavier, properly UV-treated cover costs more upfront but holds its color and strength far longer. Frame material is the other big factor: galvanized steel outlasts painted steel, which outlasts the cheapest untreated frames. Add-ons like branding, lighting, sidewalls, and flooring are priced separately and can add up quickly, so it's worth asking for an itemized quote rather than a single number.Based on the above factors, one can clearly see that a galvanised Frame is more expensive than the un-galvanised frame

"Most people buying their first tent ask about size. The better first question is how often it'll actually be used." — Sales desk, Chrishma Tents

Rent It or Own It

For a single event — a wedding, a graduation, or just a one-off function — hiring definately wins cause its sensible option, since it comes without storage, transport, or maintenance to worry about afterward. For anyone using a tent repeatedly — a church, a school, a market vendor, a business running regular outdoor events — buying tends to pay for itself within a handful of uses, and it also means the tent can be built to exact size and branding rather than fitted from whatever's available to hire.

A Short Checklist Before You Decide

Want a Tent Built for Your Site, Not a Catalogue

Chrishma Tents measures, builds, and delivers custom tents across Kampala, Namboole, and Bweyogerere — with a free site visit before anything is cut.

Get Your Free Quote