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| Guide on buying a new tent |
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| Written by Cheryl L. True |
| Wednesday, 08 April 2009 07:37 |
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When shopping for a new tent, look for features that will let you enjoy that tent for many years. Know your budget and decide ahead of time how much you can afford to spend. Let's begin by looking at the most important features of a tent: How big should a tent be? Tent capacity is based on the square footage and how many standard sleeping bags will fit in it. If you're not planning to backpack or canoe camp, the size and weight of a tent doesn't matter as long as it fits in your vehicle. If you're camping with the kids, a two-room tent provides a little privacy. Multi-room tents come in two-room styles, where the rooms are separated by an inside tent wall with a zippered door. There are three-room styles that are like the two-room ones but with an added screen room, which is nice for changing wet or dirty clothes before entering the other rooms, and which are great for setting up chairs or a table to use in case it rains. Tents with screen rooms attached are great for storing gear outside the sleeping area. What tent feature should I look for? Tent with aluminum poles are better. Some may come with fiberglass poles which are fragile and easy to break. Some camping stores sell replacements and repair kits if you damage your tent poles. Select a tent with adequate rainfly; the bigger the better. Look for a fly that comes well down the sides of the tent rather than just across the top. A good tent must have folded seams and double stitching. If you can pull the material on either side of a seam and see through the stitches, this tent will leak. Be sure to use a seam sealer on all seams. The floor should be made of waterproof material, and it should come a few inches up the sides before it is sown to the tent walls. No seam in the floor means there is no place for water to seep in. There should be loops at the base of your tent in every corner and at the center of each side. These loops need to be big enough to accommodate the large plastic stakes sold in camping stores. Material stake loops are preferred. Plastic ones might break when you hammer in the stakes. A tent with roof vent will help create some air circulation and eliminate condensation inside your tent. Check for tent that has heavy duty zippers. You'll be in and out of your tent a lot so you want zippers that will hold up to frequent use. And if you're looking for a place to camp, there's only one place to be if you live in Ohio. For a fun-filled and unforgettable camping experience, be sure to visit Ohio Campsites. About the Author: Cheryl L. True is a Manila-based freelance writer who writes on a variety of topics. Kindly provided by MoneyHunter.org You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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