| When some think camping, they think cushy RV. | | | | difficult to drive a tent stake into the ground, such |
| But die-hard campers think differently. It's all | | | | as on sand. |
| about the tent. With so many types of tents | | | | How many people are sleeping in the tent? |
| available, finding the right tent or a camping trip | | | | Being comfortable matters. A two-person tent is |
| means looking at many options. | | | | usually fine for two people, but if you are bringing |
| To narrow down your pick of camping tents, you | | | | along Rover or will have lots of supplies you'll want |
| first must decide on the specs you need. | | | | to store in the tent, perhaps a four-person tent |
| When and where are you going camping? | | | | will be better. Also, do not take the tag's label for |
| Are you going camping in the summer or early | | | | an absolute. Just because it says it sleeps two, it |
| fall? Or, perhaps you are braving the winter cold. | | | | may not mean comfortably. Again, take into |
| The type of weather/temperature and expected | | | | consideration toss and turn room, or room for an |
| elements will all play a role in what type of | | | | air mattress. |
| camping tent you choose. There are summer | | | | How much do you want to spend? |
| tents and then three and four season tents | | | | You will also want to consider the budget you |
| available, the latter being the best for | | | | have for your tent. If you are planning to camp |
| mountainous areas and winter climates. | | | | frequently, investing in a higher quality tent that |
| Also, considering when you are going camping will | | | | may cost a little more is worth it. However, if you |
| help with features. For example, in the warmer | | | | plan to camp once in a great while, investing $700 |
| weather you will want a tent with some mesh in | | | | in a tent may not. However, do not settle for |
| the tent walls, which will allow for ventilation. If | | | | something cheap either. A good quality tent should |
| camping in the winter and you are going to have | | | | last a lifetime. |
| wet or muddy shoes, you may want a tent that | | | | What color is it? While a camping tent purchase |
| has a foyer. If it is a rainy season, be sure to get | | | | should not be based on style, color can come into |
| a tent that has maximum waterproofing and a | | | | play. Lighter colors allow for more light to come in, |
| roof that will not hold rainwater. | | | | something to keep in mind when camping in the |
| Where will you be pitching your tent? | | | | winter or thick wilderness. |
| Are you going on a hiking trip and will thus be | | | | Shop in Person Shopping for a tent in person is a |
| pitching your tent over and over again? If that is | | | | good idea, at least to get an idea for the room |
| the case, you may want a tent that sets up and | | | | and comfort. You know, to actually get in there |
| tears down with ease-maybe a lighter weight | | | | and stretch out. However, once you find a model |
| backpacking tent. Also, there are freestanding | | | | you are comfortable with shop around online and |
| camping tents available for places where it is | | | | research the best deal. |