Tents can be categorized by shape into the following types:
Standard Tent Shapes:
A-frame tent (also called ridge tent)
Dome tent
Tunnel tent
Geodesic dome tent and semi-geodesic dome tent
Cabin-style tent
Pyramid tent
Suitable for family camping, holiday camping, and car camping
Multi-room family tents (two-room-one-living-area or three-room-one-living-area tents)
Inflatable tents
Pop-up tents (also called 2-second tents)
Suitable for outdoor camping and mountaineering camping
Backpacking tents
Sleeping bag tents
Hammock tents
Tents for luxury camping
Bell tents (cone tents)
Teepees
Professional tents
Advertising tents, outdoor awnings
Beach tents
Roof tents