Camping Tent Guide

Buying a camping tent is really not as easy as you may think. You cant just pick one up at the local sporting goods store, without knowing exactly what you are buying and the major use of it. When you get out in the field with your tent and you end up freezing or overheating you'll then realize that you should have spent more time reviewing the options when purchasing your camping tent.

Camping tents are rated for use in various seasons and some tents can keep you drier than others. If you are planning a trip to a snowy region in winter,It certainly wouldn't be recommend you drag out your 3-season tent you used for summer camping at the lake. This article is a camping tent guide for helping you choose the right tent for the right conditions.

These considerations will help you decide what kind of tent will be the best for your next adventure. Tents come in a whole variety of different sizes and styles that can accommodate anywhere from a single person to a dozen people or even more. The tent that is most suitable and the best choice for you will obviously depend on your needs and your budget. Tents range hugely in price and functionality so, some of the main questions you must ask yourself before considering which tent to purchase while shopping for a tent might be:

What will the total number of people be that will be joining you in your camping trip?
Will you require a tent big enough to accommodate a large number of people?
Are you comfortable with a single sleeping area or would you prefer separate compartments based on however many people will be joining you?
Is your camping trip more hiking-based? 
Will you be carrying it on your back or travelling by vehicle?

The size of the tent will be crucial if you plan on carrying it with you.

 Here are the main things to consider when buying a tent

1. Time of Year You're Going Camping: There are normally three types of camping classifications of tents and each mainly depend on the time of year that they will be utilized. All-season tents or convertible tents - these are used predominantly year round but despite the name, these tents do not perform well in severe winter weather. The weight of the tent is generally not an issue. The all-season camping tent is typically thought of in terms of a family or car tent. Most cabin tents are all-season tents.

These are great for relaxed summer camping. 3-season - this type of tent works well for all the seasons but the harshest cold weather conditions like snow. The 3-season camping tent is what I would consider the most versatile.

Some of the smaller 2 person tents are great for hiking and some of the larger tents are great for family campouts. These are usually always a dome tent. 4-season – purpose built for extreme cold weather climates,but extremely hot during summer.



2. Staying Dry: While camping there is nothing worse than waking up in a pool of water or feeling a drip on your forehead at night. The main reason this calamity happens is the way tents are made these days, once you touch the fabric on the inside to the outside flysheet, the tent will start to leak, especially when it rains heavy, but even sometimes from the morning dew. Hold on, you say I could just use a poncho as a rain fly and stay dry. You're right. You could pick up a poncho as well to drape over your shelter half. But out the door goes your ventilation!

The point is, technology is a wonderful thing. Camping tents can be purchased that have a water-resistant coating that still allow for ventilation. Most camping tents have a waterproof rain fly that attaches to the tent poles and still allows for ventilation. And lastly, many camping tents have floors sewn in to the bottom.

Easy Setup:Your camping tent should be easy to set up and take little time. At no time will this be more apparent to you than when it is raining or when it is dark. So how do I know if the tent is easy to set up? A-frame and dome camping tents are generally easy to pitch. A cabin tent is not necessarily easy.Lastly, when you are ready to take your tent down, or strike camp, you will want it fold into a neat, compact, easy to store package.

3. Ventilation: A must for your camping tent is the need for adequate ventilation. A mark of a good camping tent that has good ventilation will have openings on all sides. Most camping tents will have mesh screens on each side as well. This is to continue to have air flow though the tent even when you are trying to keep out the bugs or even debris if it is windy. You'll want to choose a tent that has a large mesh opening if the bugs are annoying where you'll be camping.

Tent Styles: The most common styles of tents are Frame tents, Dome tents, Ridge tents, Touring tents, Vis-à-vis tents, Hoop tents, and Geodesic tents.

Frame tents are generally popular because of the headroom and overall space provided. Some of the options come with separate sleeping compartments available and also comes standard with a steel frame-structure so transporting the tent by car is far more convenient.

Dome tents- In the last 10 years dome tents have been dominating the market. As a matter of fact, the vast majority of tents available in stores these days are dome tents mainly because of their durability, ease of set-up and ease of transportation, thereby making it a popular choice among campers.

Ridge tents are triangular and quite sturdy, they offer plenty of head room however are not the most suitable in heavy winds because of lack of support.They tend to be the easiest and quickest to set up but are found lacking during not so good weather.

Touring tents are one of the rare which allow a person to stand straight up and even walk inside. Touring tents also have see-through windows with generally good ventilation.

Vis-à-vis tents offer different sleeping compartments and hoop tents which are sometimes called tunnel tents are popular amongst hikers and mountain-climbers because they are easy to carry and don't take up much room but are still very sturdy.

Geodesic tents are similar in structure to the popular dome tents and are actually even stronger, being able to resist heavier winds.They are normally more expensive also. So now you have a bit of information on the different types of tents and the qualities and disadvantages to each.

So when picking out a tent, do make sure to find one which is favorable to you based on the season you are camping in, the number of people that will be occupying it and also your budget. Weather can be unpredictable at best which means a tent which is within your budget that can handle wind and rain is your best bet.

If you need a camping tent,here is Coleman Cabin Tent to serve your camping needs.

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