Whether you are heading into the wilderness or planning to tent camp at an organized camp ground, having the correct equipment will ensure you are ready for any eventuality and situation. A quality tent should be at the top of the list. These are available in a dizzying array of shapes, designs, and sizes. Its imperative you choose a tent that can accommodate the number of people who will be accompanying you on the trip or have more than one tent depending on the situation and how many people want to sleep under one roof.
Before you start looking for a camping tent, decide how much youre willing to spend.
Types of Camping Tents:
Camping tents are classified using three ratings: 3 season, 4 season, and all season. The 3 season tent works well except for cold weather conditions, the 4 season tent is designed for extreme cold temperatures, and the all season tent is generally thought of as a family or car tent. Most cabin tents are all season tents.
Besides the seasonal classification, there are also backpacking tents and regular tents. Backpacking tents are light-weight and are fast and easy to set-up. The largest backpacking tent I would recommend would be a 3 man tent. This would give 2 people plenty of room and not be too heavy to carry in your backpack. Regular tents are used for car/truck camping where you drive to a campground and dont have far to set-up your campsite.
Whats the right size of camping tent (not a backpacking tent)?
The size and weight of a tent doesnt matter, just as long as youre able to carry it from you car or truck to the campsite and it fits in your vehicle along will all your other camping gear.
Tent capacity is base on the number of people who can sleep in one. For example, a 2 man tent will accommodate 2 people and have very little storage space. A good rule is to buy a camping tent that has a capacity rating of 2 people more than the number who will be using it. This will provide enough space to spread out a little and store your gear, too. If youre doing family camping, the multi-room tents work great. Multi-room tents come in 2-room styles, where the rooms are separated by an inside tent wall with a zippered door. The 3-room design has the 2 room, plus an added screen room, which is great for storage and for changing clothes, playing games, etc.
Other features to look for are:
A rainfly to keep the rain out
Folded seams and double stitching to help keep rain out
A one piece waterproof tub floor keeps water out
Noseeum meshing to keep insects out
Heavy duty zippers that hold up with frequent use
If it rains while youre camping or your tent is damp when you strike camp, youll want to set-up the tent in your yard to air it out when you get home. This helps prevent mildew and mold.
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