Camping Tents - How To Choose A Family Camping Tent
Today's tents are not shapeless beige flapping canvas you drape over poles. Eureka, for example, which is known for their stylish, brightly colored tents just came up with one that has built-in lighting. Before you get caught up with all that coolness, though, make sure the tent you are buying scores high in the 5 basic important factors:
Factor #1. Is it roomy and comfortable?
- Forget about the occupancy numbers suggested by tent makers. They are meant for sardines. Go with a higher number.
- Look for tents with almost-vertical walls and not sloping walls that cave in on you.
- Tent height – you should be able to stand up straight in it. Otherwise how are you going to change your pants?
- Space savers – are there hangers, pockets, shelves inside to stow your knick-knacks?
- Sense of space – large, airy windows, moon roofs and awnings can add a perception of space
Factor #2. Will it keep you warm?
- Summer tents are lightweight and have mesh walls that allow breeze to flow through.
- Although we camp mostly in the summers yet we remember some chilly dawns especially when we are at high elevation such as Acadia National Park.
- So to be safe, get a 3-season tent even if you are mostly a summer camper.
- 4-season tents are for winter camping which most families stay away from until they become more experienced.
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