How to Buy a Tent - part 2
Basic features Weight and size. Determine the number of persons who will stay in your tent and choose one that will accommodate you. It maybe wiser if you give an allowance so your tent will be spacious enough to place some of your important things inside. You may also consider the weight of the tent. It is better to choose a tent that is light so that it will be easier for you to carry. Doors and windows. If you plan to camp in a warm area, choose one that has doors and many windows to ventilate your tent. You wouldn't want to feel suffocated by the style and form of your tent. Make sure, however, that these are screened so that bugs and other insects cannot get inside. This will make your sleep in the tent a lot more comfortable with less distractions as you give yourself a good rest after a day's hiking and moving around. Ensure the tent has enough rainfly. A rainfly is located on top of the tent. This is considered as tent's umbrella because it protects the campers from rain. When you buy a tent, it is better that the rainfly is bigger. Choose a rainfly that comes down the sides of the tent, not just covering the top so you can be well protected, especially during heavy rains. The tent must have aluminum poles. Aluminum poles are one of the best tent poles because this does not break easily. Ventilation. Proper ventilation on your tent is very important so that you can properly breath inside - even if the doors and windows are tightly zipped. The tent must have a roof vent. Consider buying a tent with roof vent. This helps circulation of air to eradicate moist inside your tent, especially at night. Waterproof. Purchase a tent that has high quality material as much as possible. This will help you protect from getting wet - especially on heavy rains. Storage area. Choose a tent that has a pocket storage where you can place some of your things. This will be a valuable feature for your tent that you can actually use. Some tents have gear loops so you can hang your flashlights and other light materials inside. This will add to your convenience and ease of keeping things in order and in their appropriate places – where they will be easier for you to grab hold of when needed. Color. To avoid being an eyesore, choose a tent that has a natural color and blends with the color of the nature. But you should buy a tent that has the brightest neon color if you are not in a designated camping site. Your tent will be very visible to rescue team if in case something happen with you. Purchase a tent appropriate for the season. Four-season tent. This tent caters to all kinds of weather – offers more versatility for all seasons. Features: * This tent has removable vestibules to reduce its weight. * This can be converted to a three-season tent. * It has one or two additional poles to strengthen the walls and can stand firm against strong wind. * It has a frame that will hold the weight of the snow. Three season tent. A three-season tent can be used for camping in all kinds of weather except for extreme winter. This is usually easier to assemble, and is lighter than a four-season tent. Features: * It has complete waterproofing. * It has proper ventilation and good protection for rainy weather. * You have an option not to use the fly to cool you on hot nights. * This tent is lighter, bigger, spacious and less expensive than a four-season tent. Two-season or Summer tent. This tent is generally designed for a warm weather camping. Proper ventilation and lightweight are being emphasized since this is intended for summer season. Features: * The tent must have a good ventilation system. * Choose one that is water-repellent. * It must be lightweight and made for warm & humid weather. * It has an inner that is completely made of net. Determine the size of the tent you need. In a getting a tent for your use in a planned camping trip, you must consider whether you will use it alone – or with others inside. There are tents of various sizes that can accommodate a certain number of individuals. In buying one, you must however have to check the tent physically. You must install it yourself and find out how easy or difficult it will be. You should try to get inside and stretch out to see if it will really fit you. You must beware of some stores claiming that one tent would fit two campers, yet this may be just two people of small or short sizes. For your case, this may not apply – and thus the need to actually check it for yourself and see if it fits your use. A good rule to follow may be to go for a tent with a declared capacity of more than what you need. This will ensure you get the right size of tent for your need. |
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