Lightweight Tents

Falling into the category of recreational camping, lightweight tents are used by numbers of backpackers, and are the smallest and lightest type. These tents may be sufficiently light enough to be carried for long distances on a boat, touring bicycle or even a persons back. Lightweight tents of the backpacking type, can vary in size from a very small one person bivouac, to a larger four person tent. First used as portable homes by nomadic peoples, tents are now more often used for recreational purposes, and even temporary shelters. They are available in all different colours, shapes and sizes, but their purpose remains the same, this being a lightweight portable and easily constructed place of temporary accommodation.

 

These types of tent usually range from 1 person to 4 person accommodation and vary in price depending on the quality and requirements of the tent.

 

Camping is seen as an outdoor activity, and the participants are known as campers.

Camping usually involves the use of a tent, some sort of primitive shelter or even no shelter at all.

 

Camping became a popular activity early in the 20th century, when campers frequently used national parks, publicly owned rural areas and privately owned campgrounds.

 

Camping is very often used as a cheap form of accommodation for people who attend open air events such as music festivals and sporting meetings.

 

Camping is very often enjoyed with other activities such as cycling, rowing, climbing and hiking. Camping can also be combined with hiking either as backpacking or regular day hikes from a central location.

Other types of camping equipment can include:

- First aid kit

- Tent

- Flashlight

- Sleeping bag & sleeping pad

- Waterproof clothing

- Hiking boots

- Hammer/Axe/Saw

- Portable stove

- Insect repellent

Most campers enjoy socializing in groups with other campers, and some groups even arrange camping events and other interests to participate in throughout the year.

There are two large organizations in the UK who facilitate this type of camping: the Caravan Club and the Camping and Caravan Club.

 

A lightweight tent is economical and practical because of its portability and low environmental impact. These qualities are essential when used in the back country or wilderness.

 

meberob at the Lichfield Fuse Festival Acoustic Tent 2010