| ait for the start of camping season? Just waiting | | | | the store and allow your family to get inside to |
| to get away from the smog, rush hour traffic | | | | check it out. Can you set up? can you move a |
| and bad smells? There are times I just can't wait. | | | | little? could anyone stand up |
| I count the days. That is why people like me and | | | | Do you feel crowded or do you feel like you have |
| you take every occasion to go camping. Without | | | | the right amount of room? Is the shape of the |
| a doubt the best camping tent is highly relevant | | | | camping tent and interior configuration [high walls, |
| and part and parcel of the success of your | | | | slanted walls, etc] |
| camping trip. In fact, you will find the success of | | | | Always check this out for yourself whenever |
| your camping adventures will depend on your | | | | possible. |
| knowing how to buy camping gear and especially | | | | Analyze Tent Weight It won't take long to |
| how to buy a tent. Follow along as we talk about | | | | discover a unique fact, the farther you will be |
| some of the things to think about when | | | | carrying your tent, the weight soon becomes |
| purchasing your next tent. | | | | more of an issue. If you are just driving an auto |
| Analyze Your Basic Requirements As you begin | | | | to a camping sites, you can go as heavy as you |
| your shopping trip think about what you and your | | | | can handle. But if you and your family will need to |
| friends would want in that camping tent. Of | | | | carry your tent and gear all day in hot weather, |
| utmost importance is a tent that is strong, | | | | you'll be happy you went lighter instead of heavy. |
| watertight, storm proof and very durable. Don't | | | | Take into consideration all these things. Can you |
| ever forget to look for these whether you camp | | | | drive right to the park or are you packing it in? |
| in the lush tropics or in howling winds and deep | | | | Consider weight when purchasing your new |
| snow. Remember the main purpose of a tent is | | | | camping tent. You'll be glad you listened. |
| to provide shelter. All you really need is a stiff | | | | An initial outlay for a family of four should only |
| wind or a downpour to find the difference | | | | cost you [for gear and camping tent] about $500. |
| between the camping tent of quality and the one | | | | That is not a lot considering the family joy ahead. |
| designed specifically for the fast buck at a | | | | You could spend more but it isn't necessary. |
| discount store. | | | | Instead invest in a lot more time and get into the |
| Determine Tent Sizes The height measurements | | | | outdoors with the family. That will be better in the |
| and floor diagrams that your family will see | | | | long run. There are a number of good tent |
| provided by manufacturer's can be misleading. | | | | manufacturers like Davis Tent and Awning or |
| These manufacturer's recommendations are really | | | | Royal. Just make sure to do your research and |
| based on how many average-sized campers can | | | | know what your are looking for in a camping tent. |
| wedge themselves inside and try to sleep in a | | | | Then head off to a nice camping ground. |
| human puppy-pile. To get a more accurate picture | | | | Fritz's Island Campground in Sparks, Nebraska in |
| ask the dealer to put up the camping tent while in | | | | the U.S. |