Another Roman Tent is in the works

[Neuraleanus]

I kind of think they may have used their bag pack poles to support the side walls of the tent that is four down each side, with two long fork poles and a long ridge pole for the upper area.

That would not work for the Vindolanda tent as the side walls are too low. Judging from Trajan's column the furca poles all appear to be quite long. Also, from experience, you really need a ridge pole to press the weight of the tent down upon. The frame is necessary considering the space of about 12 by 12 feet for each tent in the camp.

Then again, we really are guessing here as no roman tent frame pieces survive.