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We often wonder what models are available. Which tent should we choose for the outdoors? In this article, we will help you navigate the available models!
Key information
- Outdoor events have a unique atmosphere, but they require thoughtful weather protection and careful tent selection.
- A promotional tent protects against the weather and helps organize space at the event.
- The type of tent depends on the purpose of the event – choose from Jehlan, Dome, and pop-up tents.
- An appropriate design will increase interest in your stand.
Outdoor Event – what is it?
An outdoor event is any event organized in the open air. This can include concerts, festivals, corporate picnics, outdoor cinemas, weddings, or trade fairs. It’s a way to create a relaxed atmosphere and foster integration outdoors, attracting participants. However, as is often the case outdoors, the weather can be unpredictable. Sun, rain, wind, or sudden chills can affect the comfort of participants at the event. Sometimes, it can even disrupt plans! But this can be prevented. How?
Promotional Tent Outdoors – do I need one?
A key element of any outdoor event is a promotional tent. It provides protection against unpredictable weather – sun, rain, or wind. Thanks to it, guests can feel comfortable, regardless of what is happening outside.If you know you will be using it regularly, it’s worth investing in your own promotional tent. Not only can you display your company logo on it, but you can also add your own graphics. Here, your imagination is the only limit. Sky is the limit! The more creative your idea, the more attention you will attract!Additionally, a promotional tent helps delineate specific areas – a space for guests, food points, an information zone, or backstage. This makes organization more orderly, and participants can more easily find what they are looking for.However, before you decide on the right equipment, consider the purpose of the stand and what functions it should fulfill.
Which tent to choose for an event?
Star Tent – Jehlan
The Jehlan star tent is often used for weddings, as well as classic events. Its design definitely catches the eye. Let’s be honest – a star-shaped tent stands out among others, and it stands out a lot. Just take a look.
Now imagine – a star tent with your company logo. Is it interesting? Yes! Is it creative? Definitely. There’s no way the tent won’t attract guests’ attention.In addition to its appearance and functionality, the Jehlan has a structure supported by solid masts that hold a waterproof roof, allowing for coverage of an area of up to 227 m². Their diameter, depending on the size, is 10m or 12m.The tent can serve as a simple cover for the area, but when the weather changes, just zip up the walls, and you’ll have an enclosed space.Jehlan Tent Setup TimeYou can set up the Jehlan star tent in about 40 minutes.Is setting up the Jehlan complicated?The setup time may initially seem discouraging, but the assembly is not complicated.Check out a sample video of the tent setup.
Dome Tent
The Dome tent is often used for events that prioritize visibility, aesthetics, and functionality. It works great for institutions. It is based on a pentagonal or hexagonal plan and covers an area of up to 22 m².
It is frequently used by car dealerships, airlines, and energy drink brands.It is very easy to transport and fits easily in a station wagon/sedan.
Dome Tent Setup Time
You can set up the Dome tent in about 30 minutes.
Is setting up the Dome tent difficult?
Like all our tents, it is easy to assemble. Check out the setup video.
Pop-up Tent
Now it’s time for the hero of quick event organization. A classic solution, but incredibly effective – the quickly deployable pop-up tent. It is fast and simple to set up and transport. It works well for smaller stands and larger ones. It is available in versions that cover areas from 2.25 m² to 36 m².
The pop-up tent doesn’t have to be just for exhibitions – it can also serve as a workshop for cars at rallies.
Smaller commercial tents can even fit in your own car.
Pop-up Tent Setup Time
You can set up a Mitko pop-up tent in 60 seconds. With good practice, you can do it even faster.
The Right Tent Increases Brand Recognition
You have your goal set, and the tent chosen. Now all that’s left is to prepare the graphics you want to include and send them to us. We will send you a free graphic design within a few hours.However, remember that the design should not be just any design. Choose the highest quality images, avoid excessive text and bright colors, and your tent will attract crowds.You can find a detailed guide on preparing graphics here.
Entering 2026, event organizers are facing a period that is both genuinely exciting and increasingly demanding. Expectations are high – and coming from two directions at once. On the one hand, there is still a strong demand for live, in-person experiences. Relationships, emotions, and good energy simply can’t be fully replicated online. On the other hand, cost pressure is becoming more and more tangible. Budgets are being scrutinized more closely, and each event is increasingly expected to justify itself with measurable outcomes: sales, customer retention, community building, pipeline growth, or employer branding.
This is clearly reflected in the PCMA/Convene study. Nearly half of industry professionals openly admit they feel both excited and concerned at the same time. And the challenge that keeps coming back, like a boomerang, is cost. This mix of emotions has become the new normal in event marketing.
It is precisely from this tension – between ambition and economics – that the key trends for 2026 are emerging. Events are not meant to be less impressive. They are meant to perform. Visual impact and the “wow” factor still matter, but only when they genuinely support a specific goal, rather than becoming a goal in themselves.
At first glance, most pop-up tents look alike. Four legs, a roof, walls, quick setup. In practice, the differences show up only when the tent faces a real test. Stronger wind, frequent folding, long transport in a van or a season of daily use. That’s the moment when you find out whether you bought a durable pop-up tent or a construction that gives up after two events.
To spare you the disappointment, I’ve gathered seven elements that genuinely determine a tent’s durability. If you pay attention to them before buying, you get peace of mind for years to come.
At an event everything happens fast. People walk by, talk, look for friends or the next attraction. Your brand has only a few seconds to catch their attention. Exactly the amount of time described in Mel Robbins’ 5 second rule but here it is not about your action, it is about your audience’s reaction.
Whether someone notices your brand, stops to read your message or comes closer is decided in a split second. If you do not communicate why you are worth their attention in that moment, the opportunity is gone. That is why every advertising message, no matter the format or medium, has to work instantly. Literally in five seconds.