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Which tent is for you
Posted On 2010-02-22 , 12:36 PM
When shopping for a new camping tent, look for features that will enable you to get pleasure from the use of that tent for many years to come. Know your budget and decide ahead of time how much you can afford to spend. We're not necessarily advocating that you get the most expensive tent available in your price range, but it will help you make what your choices are. Once you's know how much you can spend it's time to analyze the features of the camping tents in that price range.
If you're not planning to backpack, the size and weight of a tent doesn't make a difference so long as it fits in your vehicle. Tent capacity is based on the square footage and how many standard sleeping bags will fit in it. For example, a two person tent will accommodate just two people. There will be very little elbow room or extra storage area. You'll find a 4-person tent will be more enjoyable for two people, and you will have space to spread out and keep your gear too. For a family of 4 I recommend a 6-person tent.
Three-season tents are the most common on today's market. These are intended for use in spring, summer, and fall. They have excellent ventilation for camping during warmer months, and will have mesh windows with covers that can be zipped closed when the weather is cooler. The layout of these tents allows them to withstand strong winds and rain.Backpackers and car campers generally choose a three-season tent.
If you plan to camp often in winter, in places where high winds are prevalent or anywhere your mettle might be tested by less than favorable weather, consider a 4 season, or mountaineering, tent. These are developed to withstand extreme conditions year-round. Extra poles, zip-down windows, and extended rain flies allow changes for added summer ventilation, and greater heat and stability in winter weather. These tents tend to be more expensive, however, and often heavier than 3 season alternatives.
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Protect Your Tent
Posted On 2009-10-26 , 5:32 PM
If your tent comes with a ground cloth, use it. These footprint tarps are made slightly smaller than the base of your tent. Their purpose is to help protect the tent floor from sticks, stones, and rough spots. They also help to keep ground water from seeping into the tent. You can use a regular tarp, but be sure to tuck the edges under the tent so that rain doesn't run down the tent walls onto the tarp and consequently collects under the tent.
When you return from a camping trip. set your tent up in the yard and air it out. This will help prevent mold and mildew.
Do not store your tent in a stuff sack. Store it loosely in a dry ventilated area. Use the stuff sack to pack your tent when going to and from the campground.
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Camping Tips
Posted On 2009-10-26 , 4:42 PM
Never store food in or around your tent, and never eat in your tent. The smell of food alone will tempt critters to tear into your tent to get at it. If your campsite has a picnic table, eat there and store food in your car. If you have a tent with an attached screen room, it's okay to eat there, but be sure to thoroughly clean up afterwards or you will be bothered by ants, bugs, and other critters. If you camp in an area that is prone to pests, consider buying a separate screen room to set up as an eating area.
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Camping Tips
Posted On 2009-10-26 , 4:40 PM
Never cook, smoke, have candles or any naked flames in a tent. Many tent and sleeping bag materials are highly flammable and just one spark from a cigarette could result in disaster! In bad weather, sit in the porch of your tent to protect you from the elements but always keep your stove well away from your tent.
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Camping Tips
Posted On 2009-10-26 , 4:38 PM
Once you’re inside your tent keep everything organised and tidy. When you’ve used an item, such as the tin opener, stow it back in the same place. Being tidy and organised means you know where things are and don’t spend half your day emptying the contents of the tent to find something!
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