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The right tent for you will largely depend on what
you want to use it for, how much space you need, how
you are traveling to the campsite. We have pulled together
general scenarios to help you through the decision making
process. There are also a number of tent manufacturers which cater for all budgets and needs
- A family tent for holidays where you have a car
- A backpacking or light weight tent
- A tent for extreme weather camping trips e,g mountaineering
Family Tent
This category assumes you have a family of, say,
4 or more and you are within a few hundred feet
of your final camping location. It also assumes
that the family will be requiring a tent for maximum
comfort. Weight isn't generally a concern and
most family outings do not include extreme weather
conditions.
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Backpacking or Light Weight Tent
It's all about weight! Even if you are sharing
the load by sharing equipment with others, you
still want it as light as possible. Additionally
you want high quality material as you will be
putting up and taking down the tent more often.
For two people, a half dome tent may be adequate
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Extreme Weather Tent
If you are going where it is cold, wet and extreme
then you will want a special type of tent that
is up to this type of weather. You want something
that is low to the ground and doesn't bet battered
by the wind. A built in groundsheet is a musty
as drafts equal cold!
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The most convenient and comfortable tents in this category
are either a large dome tent or Frame tent. <shop
for tents>
What to look for, in summary
- Large openings
- Consider the weight of the tent and the type of
camping you want it for
- Enough ventilation all sides.
- Enough room and height
- Enough storage areas
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