What's a Pup Tent?

A shelter-half is a simple kind of partial tent designed to provide temporary shelter and concealment when combined with one or more sections. Two sheets of canvas or a similar material are fastened together with snaps, straps or buttons to form a larger surface.

Why is it called a pup tent?

“Pup tents” were most likely named by Civil War troops, who commonly used the word “dog” for military slang, such as “dog tags.” One story points to the Chattanooga Infantry who gave their tents the nickname “dog houses.” From there, the name transformed into “pup tents.”

What is a camping pup tent?

A pup tent is a small tent pitched alongside the main unit, often used for storage or pets. Policies on pup tents vary - some sites accept them free of charge, some charge extra for them, and others don't allow pup tents at all.