| Veteran campers the world over prefer to be | | | | and floor space:a. A 10x12 (120 square feet) |
| using camping tents rather than the recreational | | | | camping tent is 50% larger than an 8x10 [80 |
| vehicle "lifestyle". To them the tent is "real" | | | | square feet]b. A 12x14 (168 square feet) tent is |
| camping. Whether they camp in Khudzhand, | | | | 40% larger than a 10x12 [120 square feet]c. A |
| Tajikistan for Central Asia Camping or in One Mile | | | | 14x16 (224 square feet) tent is 33% larger than |
| Beach Holiday Par, Anna Bay in Australia, the | | | | a 12x14 [168 square feet]d. A 16x20 (320 square |
| belief on camping out is universal. But because of | | | | feet) camping tent is 42% larger than a 14x16 |
| the volume of camping tents your family can buy | | | | [224 square feet] |
| today people find it difficult to choose what will | | | | And always watch for floor area factors such as |
| work best. This article presents some ideas on | | | | having enough to easily enter and exit the tent. |
| what you and your friends would want in a | | | | Determine Tent Sizes Also keep in mind the |
| camping tent that is ideal for you and your | | | | following when determining camping tent |
| friends. You will find the success of your camping | | | | dimensions to accommodate your family. Consider |
| adventures will depend on your knowing how to | | | | the gear you and your friends will have with you. |
| buy camping gear and how to buy a tent. | | | | Consider the sizes of sleeping bags and other |
| Analyze Your Needs When you and your friends | | | | things you and your friends want to bring along. |
| go shopping for a tent a good thing to remember | | | | How about head gear or other items? It can't just |
| is that,excellent shelter should be a priority. Also, | | | | stay outside in the rain. Don't forget the small |
| look for strength with aluminum poles instead of | | | | stove as well as cooking gear and eating gear. |
| fibreglass,the seams that are double-sewn as well | | | | And think about those little things like a Swiss |
| as Will you camp alone or with others? Just one | | | | Army knife, bandanna, lighter, pliers, small hatchet, |
| or two campers might want extra room to set | | | | twine, deck of cards and other small games, etc. |
| aside room for cooking chores or a dressing area. | | | | It all will need room in the camping tent |
| Analyze Tent Size Needed The amount of square | | | | A tent will become a home away from home for |
| feet in a camping tent increases tremendously by | | | | you. When you figure out your requirements |
| your just going up one size. Don't crowd yourself | | | | along with what is available out there, purchasing a |
| out. Always get a camping tent that fulfills your | | | | tent becomes easy. Surf the web to find loads of |
| needs as far as floor space goes. Not sure which | | | | information and understand the features of |
| size will work? Then take a piece of chalk and lay | | | | various tents. Maybe you will also find the perfect |
| out the length and width on your driveway. Now | | | | tent for you and your family. Then you can go |
| mark out the sizes of each piece of camping gear | | | | camping in spots like Hilltop Campgrounds in |
| you will also have in the tents. That should give | | | | Winnett, Montana, United States or try Wonderful |
| you a good idea on how that floor area fits you. | | | | Waterworld Tent & Trailer Park in Penticton, |
| You can also compare the price difference | | | | British Columbia in Canada. |
| betweenthe extra space you get if you went | | | | We can help you to buy camping gear and show |
| with the larger size. | | | | you how to buy a tent. |
| Use the following as a guideline on size of tent | | | | |