Metateps

Let's not confuse this venue with the austerity of homelessness. We're not talking about sleeping in cardboard boxes or stowing away in a freight car. These are homes and other habitable structures, and there are more of them out there than you might think.

Tents and Soft Shelters

Tents have been used by nomadic people since well before recorded history. An example is the tepee, used by some Native American tribes. Even today many people, such as the Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula, still live in traditional tents. Tents are the mainstay of modern armies behind the front lines. They serve as a key piece of gear for individuals and groups that venture into the backcountry for recreational or exploratory purposes. They are also used for emergency housing and storage during disasters. In moderate climates at low latitudes and where marine currents generate a consistently comfortable environment, tents are a reasonable choice for independent living or vacationing on a tight budget.

Tents possess three major selling points: First, they're economical; second, they're portable; and third, they're quick and easy to set up.

Tents can be made from many different materials, but nylon and cotton canvas are the most commonly used. Nylon is the material