| An important aspect of enjoying your camping | | | | for a lightweight tent that you can easily |
| experience is choosing the right tent. | | | | transport. |
| Camping is one of the most fun outdoor activities, | | | | **Shapes And Styles** |
| but buying the wrong tent can dampen the whole | | | | Family Camping Tents |
| experience. | | | | Family tents are roomy and generally hold four to |
| There are some questions that you should ask | | | | nine or ten people. They usually have large |
| yourself in order to ensure that you choose the | | | | windows and entry doors. |
| perfect tent for both you and your family. | | | | Dome Style Tents |
| First of all, a basic but important question to | | | | The rounded shape of a dome tent adds |
| answer is how many people will be using the tent? | | | | strength, good wind resistance and good interior |
| This will help you to determine the right style and | | | | space. |
| size you need. | | | | A-Frame Style Tents |
| You don’t want to buy a tent that can hold | | | | A-frame tents have a simple, lightweight design. |
| just five people when you need one big enough | | | | They’re usually freestanding and easy to set |
| for six or seven. | | | | up. There’s good room at the floor but less |
| What kind of conditions should the tent be built to | | | | up top. |
| handle? Will you be camping in primarily warm | | | | Umbrella Style Tents |
| weather? Or will you camp year round? | | | | Umbrella style tents have spacious head and floor |
| You should purchase a tent that can handle the | | | | space, can hold many people, and have good |
| conditions you're likely to encounter. There are | | | | ventilation. |
| tents made for warm weather and there are 3 | | | | Different Season Tents |
| or 4 season tents. | | | | There are two, three and four season tents. Two |
| How often will your tent be used? If you’re | | | | season tents are fair weather tents that are |
| planning to camp frequently, you want to buy a | | | | usually very inexpensive. |
| durable tent. If you’re camping with children, | | | | Three season tents are the most popular and are |
| you definitely want a durable tent! | | | | able to handle rain. |
| How much interior space do you want or need? If | | | | Four season tents have heavier construction to |
| you want to be comfortable, you need to take | | | | fight off wind stress and snow loads. They’re |
| sleeping space and storage into account. For | | | | made of higher grade fabrics and contain more |
| example, if you want standing room, consider | | | | poles for added strength. Four season tents can |
| buying a dome tent. | | | | however be hot and heavy if used in moderate |
| Are you a hiker or backpacker? You should look | | | | weather. |