ISO 7152:2023

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7152
Third edition
2023-02
Camping tents and caravan awnings —
Vocabulary
Tentes de camping et auvents de caravane — Vocabulaire
Reference number
ISO 7152:2023(E)
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ISO 7152:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
Annex A (informative) Figures illustrating some of the terms given in this document .14
Index .29
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ISO 7152:2023(E)
Foreword
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This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 7152:1997), which has been technically
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ISO 7152:2023(E)
Introduction
Annex A provides figures to better illustrate some of the terms defined.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 7152:2023(E)
Camping tents and caravan awnings — Vocabulary
1 Scope
This document gives a list of the most frequent terms relating to camping tents and caravan awnings
together with some definitions.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
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3.1
awning
closable structure intended to be fixed to a stationary vehicle or to stand free of the vehicle
Note 1 to entry: Structures which are designed as awnings are considered as awnings even if they are free-
standing, such as awning variations for caravans and motorised vehicles.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure A.57.
3.2
tent
pieces of materials fixed together
3.3
hoop tent
tent (3.2) made of one or more hoops (3.44)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.3 and Figure A.19.
3.4
hoop awning
poled awning
awning (3.1) made of one or more hoops (3.44)
3.5
frame tent
tent (3.2) of which the assembly consists of predominantly rigid poles
Note 1 to entry: The rigid poles are usually made of steel, aluminium, fibre glass, inflatable tubes (3.46) or wood.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure A.8 and Figure A.9.
3.6
frame awning
awning (3.1) of which the assembly consists of predominantly rigid poles
Note 1 to entry: The rigid poles are usually made of steel, aluminium, fibre glass, inflatable tubes (3.46) or wood.
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Note 2 to entry: See Figure A.57, Figure A.58 and Figure A.16.
3.7
inflatable tent
tent (3.2) that is predominantly made of inflatable tubes (3.46)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.12.
3.8
inflatable awning
awning (3.1) of which is predominantly made of inflatable tubes (3.46)
Note 1 to entry: See Figures A.27 and A.60.
3.9
single-pole tent
tepee
tent (3.2) with only one, generally vertical, pole
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.1.
3.10
ridge tent
tent (3.2) with at least two poles and a horizontal or sloped ridge (3.52) between them
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.2.
3.11
pyramid tent
tent (3.2) made of multiple straight poles creating a structure with angled sides and usually no defined
roof
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.16.
3.12
dome tent
tent (3.2) in the form of a hemisphere usually made from 2 or more flexible poles in the form of a hoop
(3.44) all intersecting near the top of the tent
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.3.
3.13
single-hoop tent
tent (3.2) with a single pole in the form of a hoop (3.44)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.17.
3.14
tunnel tent
tent (3.2) with parallel flexible poles in the form of hoops (3.44), generally in the form of a half-cylinder
or a truncated cone
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.15.
3.15
geodesic tent
dome tent (3.12) with at least four flexible poles that cross over each other at least 5 points (nodes) to
form a structure made up mostly of triangles
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.4.
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3.16
semi geodesic tent
dome tent (3.12) with at least three flexible poles that cross over each other at least three points (nodes)
to form a structure made up mostly of triangles
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.18.
3.17
pop up tent
tent (3.2) that is primarily self-erecting when removed from its packaging, which needs pegging to the
ground and often utilises guylines (3.76) for additional stability
3.18
drive away tent
free standing tent (3.2) which, if designed to be connected to a motor home or caravan, becomes an
awning (3.1)
3.19
drive away awning
free standing awning (3.1) that can be connected to a leisure accommodation vehicle (3.128)
3.20
free-standing awning
awning (3.1) that will remain erected without support from a vehicle
3.21
canopy
extension that is intended to be attached to a tent (3.2) or caravan awning (3.1), or caravan or motor
home to increase its useable area and has only a roof
Note 1 to entry: Examples for this are tent extensions, flysheet (3.47) extensions (see Figure A.22), hoods, stub
canopies and sun canopies.
3.22
porch awning
awning (3.1) that is designed to provide a small covered space around the door (3.59) of a caravan
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.58 and Figure A.59.
3.23
universal awning
awning (3.1) that is only attached to the caravan at the top of the awning and that is not designed to fit
along the whole side of the caravan
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.58 and Figure A.59.
3.24
full awning
awning (3.1) that covers the whole side of a caravan and that is attached at or near to the whole perimeter
(3.95) of the caravan
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.57.
3.25
trailer tent
tent (3.2) structure built into a trailer that when pitched requires pegging out and stabilising and in
which the trailer remains an integral part
3.26
folding camper
tent (3.2) structure built into a towable rigid base that requires no or minimal additional pegging to
retain stability when pitched and whose base remains an integral part
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3.27
sealed tent
tent (3.2) that either has the groundsheet sewn to the flysheet (3.47) to form a sealed enclosed area, or
that has a snowskirt (3.85)
Note 1 to entry: Tents with snowskirts are not normally sealed tents but there is the possibility of snow or sand
building up on these snowskirts, which can restrict air circulation, creating a sealed tent.
3.28
sealed awning
awning (3.1) that either has the groundsheet sewn to the flysheet (3.47) to form a sealed enclosed area
or that has a draught-skirt
Note 1 to entry: Awnings with draught-skirts are not normally sealed awnings but there is the possibility of snow
or sand building up on these draught-skirts which can restrict air circulation creating a sealed awning.
Note 2 to entry: The use of a sealed awning can result in a build-up of harmful gases within the awning.
3.29
single-skin tent
tent (3.2) with only one layer of material
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.6.
3.30
adjustable pole
pole where lengths can be changed to tension the fabric of the awnings (3.1)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.28.
3.31
double-skin tent
tent (3.2) with a flysheet (3.47) and a fitted inner sheet
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.7.
3.32
double-skin awning
awning (3.1) with a flysheet (3.47) and a fitted inner sheet
3.33
sleeping tent
tent (3.2) in principle used for sleeping in it
3.34
tent performance level
level that differentiates the intended conditions of use for a tent (3.2)
3.35
winter awning
Type W
awning (3.1) suitable for use all year round
3.36
residential awning
Type R
awning (3.1) suitable for continual use over extended periods including a light snow load
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.61.
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3.37
touring awning
Type T
awning (3.1) suitable for repeated pitching and striking and use at any time of the year but not in winter
snow conditions
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.61.
3.38
light weight awning
Type L
awning (3.1) suitable for repeated pitching and striking that is characterized by ease of use and lightness
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.60.
3.39
toilet tent
free standing structure designed to be used with a toilet
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.5.
3.40
beach tent
structure designed to provide some shelter from the wind or sun, often but not exclusively used on a
beach
Note 1 to entry: There is currently no standard for measuring the protection from the sun for this type of tent
(3.2).
3.41
annex
extension that can be attached to a tent (3.2) or caravan awning (3.1) to increase its useable area
consisting of a roof and at least 3 sides
3.42
kitchen area
utility area
area designated for preparing food
Note 1 to entry: There is currently no standard for measuring the protection from the sun for this type of tent
(3.2).
3.43
retractable canopy
canopy (3.21) attached to a caravan or motor home that can be repeatedly rolled out or retracted into a
container mounted permanently onto the side of the vehicle
3.44
hoop
flexible pole that can be made of multiple sections that is bent to form a semi-circular like shape, which
provides the support, shape and form of the product
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.19.
3.45
rigid frame
structural supports that are rigid, which provide the shape and form of the product
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.27.
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3.46
inflatable tube
pneumatic structural element of a tent (3.2) or awning (3.1), which provides the support, shape and
form of the product
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.27.
3.47
flysheet
outer layer of a tent (3.2) designed to provide a layer of weather protection
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.2, Figure A.3 and Figure A.7.
3.48
inner tent
sleeping area (3.115) of a tent (3.2) or awning (3.1) that requires no outer material to provide complete
weather protection
Note 1 to entry: See Figures A.13 and A.14.
3.49
loose groundsheet
groundsheet that is not permanently attached to the tent (3.2) or awning (3.1)
3.50
attached groundsheet
ground sheet that is physically attached to a tent (3.2) that can be fully or partially rolled back
3.51
sewn-in groundsheet
groundsheet that is physically attached to the tent (3.2) and forms a sealed tent (3.27) or awning (3.1)
3.52
ridge
line on the roof of a tent (3.2) or awning (3.1) that allows rain to run off on either side
Note 1 to entry: See Figures A.2, A.6, A.9, A.10 and A.16.
3.53
bell end
rounded end of a ridge (3.52) or pyramid tent (3.11)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.11.
3.54
wall
part of a tent (3.2) or awning (3.1) with an angle <60° to the vertical
3.55
roll-up wall
section of a tent (3.2) or awning (3.1) which can be rolled up
3.56
mud wall
material usually around the base of the tent (3.2) or awning (3.1) which is easily cleaned of mud and
debris that collects during rain storms
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.9, Figure A.57 and A.62 (key 7).
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3.57
living space
part of the tent (3.2) which is designated for food preparation, standing, sitting (table and chairs) as
well as for storage, with the exception of the wardrobe (3.68)
Note 1 to entry: The living space is not principally for sleeping.
3.58
roof lining
taut fabric sheet under the roof of the living space (3.57) to improve insulation and reduce condensation
3.59
door
covering of the entry or exit
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.9 and Figure A.62 (key 11).
3.60
mesh door
mesh covering of the entry or exit to minimize the entry of mosquitos and insects and to allow
ventilation
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.20.
3.61
window
transparent or semi-transparent panel in a tent (3.2) or awning (3.1) to allow light in
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.9 and Figure A.62 (key 8).
3.62
mesh window
mesh panel in a tent (3.2) or awning (3.1) to allow light and ventilation in, and to minimize the entry of
mosquitos and insects
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.9 and Figure A.62 (key 6).
3.63
curtain
internal privacy cover for a window (3.61)
3.64
window-cover
external privacy cover for a window (3.61)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.8 and Figure A.62 (key 5).
3.65
ventilation opening
opening to ventilate a tent (3.2) which can be opened or closed
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.3 and Figure A.62 (key 12).
3.66
permanent ventilation opening
ventilation opening (3.65) which cannot be closed
Note 1 to entry: See Figure A.55 and A.62 (key 3).
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