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Know What Camping Tent is Best for You

Camping is truly a delight considering the precious moment spent with family and friends in a beautiful setting of natural landscape and fresh air. Without a doubt, it remains to be one of the best getaways from the busy and chaotic work and social life. Camping success, however, depends on many factors. One of the key factors that need to be considered is that of choosing a good tent. Shopping for the perfect tent can actually be fun. That is, if you know which tent is suited for you or your whole family.

Tents vary in sizes, designs, and brands. Picking up the right tent amidst a wide variety of choices in the market can be a difficult task. The key here is to narrow down the options. If your options are too broad, you get more confused. To help you in choosing the perfect tent, the following questions can be your guide:

How many people will be staying in the tent?

If you are camping alone, then go for a one to three kilogram tent fit for only one person. Most campers go in groups though, this will entail more planning and choices are almost unending when it comes to group or family tents. First, consider whether you are camping in one steady place or if you plan on moving from one camping ground to another. Second, consider the weight of the camping tents. A lightweight tent is advisable if you plan on hiking or climbing.

Lastly, think of how many campers can actually share the load of carrying tents. From this point, you can then decide whether to choose a family tent, a one person tent, or a two person tent.

When and Where are You Camping?

Depending on the design and sometimes the brand, some tents perform better during the summer but not during the winter season. Other tents are made to stand any kind of weather condition. Camping can be great but what happens when you wake up one early morning feeling wet and cold because your tent can’t stand nature’s rage? Consider the place and the season before buying a camping tent.

How easy is the tent to setup?

For base camp, this may not be that important since you will be staying in one place. The problem arises when you choose to be touring. You will need a tent that can erect quickly especially when it is windy.  You will no doubt want to spend hours of your camping time just setting up the tent, it can be frustrating when that happens. There are tents, like Coleman tents, which are designed to be easily setup, these tents are what you need.

Do You Like the Tent?

Though this is the last on the list, it is very important since it is you who will be spending much of the time on the tent. Tents come in different colors and shapes; do you personally like how your tent looks like? If you do not care about the style or design, then this entails no problem for you. However, if you want a combo of a good looking, sturdy, easily setup, and lightweight tent, then go for it.

Once in the market, you will be faced with many and varied camping tent designs. Choice depends on your priorities and taste. Most tents are categorized basing on the number of people who will fit in the tent and where and when you are camping.

Five Tent Categories

Family or Group Camping Tents
Most people prefer to camp as a group, whether with friends or with family.

This category assumes that campers will be staying in groups in each tent.

Given this situation, a spacious tent will be the most convenient choice. Tents that fit this category are tunnel tents, large dome tents and cabin tents. Family tents and group tents may come in variety of sizes and design. They are initially designed to be used for base camps since family camping do not really include extreme activities requiring touring from one place to another.  Family tents are meant to house two or more campers and are therefore bigger and heavier, but they provide more space for more people. Coleman tents have a wide array of family tents to choose from.

Car Camping Tents
Some campers prefer to get to the campground without having to carry all camping gears on their back, car camping becomes their ultimate choice. This situation calls for car tents. Something that can be easily pulled up to the campground is a good car tent. Most car campers, however, have the luxury of bringing larger gears, cooking utensils, and perhaps collapsible tables and chairs. Car tents should be large enough if campers want some of these gears to stay inside the tent with them. 

Backpacking Camping Tents
With this category, the weight comes as the most vital factor to consider.  Backpacking camping tents are usually lightweight, a half dome or a three or
four season tent. A four season lightweight tent is the way to go.

General Purpose Camping Tents
This category includes three or four season tents too since they can be used any time of the year. For regular campers who venture from backpacking, canoeing, car camping, and family camping now and then, general purpose camping tents is what they need.

Extreme Camping Tents
From its name alone, these camping tents are used for extreme weather conditions. Typically, since you are hiking in extreme conditions, these tents are lightweight and are made of materials that can stand the test of wind, snow, and other extreme weather conditions.  A Coleman tent that is perfect for the job is Northstar Coleman Tent.

Make your camping experience one that you can never forget. It is important to be prepared. Having the right kind of tent that is suitable for your camping situation is as important as camping on the right ground and on the right time. Have the right gear and everything good will follow.

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