There Is A Great Deal Of Choice Out There Today, So Which Tent Is Best?
META: With the varied kind of tents on the market today ensure that you get the correct one for your camper has they all have different requirements. It is therefore imperative that you look for a tent that best serves your needs and at the same time is durable and suitable for the weather type of your camping site.
Camping can be fun, exciting and one big adventure but make sure you are cosy, comfortable and sheltered; otherwise it can be a nightmare. It is up to you to decide which kind of tent will suit your needs best as each indiviudal has different preferences. The weight, weather and space you require are all factors to consider when choosing your tent. Tests are carried out by most manufacturers to test the standards of the tents in terms of quality, reliability, durability and material.
Materials used for tents are generally lightweight nylon or polyester fabric. The groundsheet or base of the tent suffers from constant abrasions from the ground below. For this reason, they are made out of a far more durable fabric. Ripstop nylon is used to prevent it from tearing easily. All camping tents are made to be waterproof by using a coating of polyurethane. Drizzle or a sudden shower will mean that water can seep in from the outside. This however, will prevent this from happening. However these coatings may cause condensation inside the tent, so it is important to see that the tent you buy has good ventilation that can prevent the forming of condensation.
The kinds of tents include ridge tents, geodesic tents, dome tents and tunnel tents. There are many factors which can determine whether your tent can withstand severe weather conditions; these include, the arrangement of the poles for the tent, the location of the guy points and the aerodynamics. Geodesic tents are the most sturdy and made to the standards that are fit for harsh weather conditions and therefore these types of tents are more suitable for expeditions. The poles intersect each other forming a self-sustaining structure that allows more room inside, besides it can hold the weight of snow as well as keep the icy winds from penetrating through the material.
The curved roof on the tunnel tent gives more height than the sloped pointed roof on the dome tent, which provides you with more space. This means you have more room available inside the tent and do not feel constricted. A dome tent only uses two poles for support or sometime three if there is a porch included so if you are looking to buy a lightweight tent then this is the most suitable. It would be most appropriate if you were to go backpacking.
If you are looking for a family tent then you must look for designs that are structured keeping in mind a base camp environment. Such tents are erected only once and remain until the end of the trip. These must be able to accommodate a number of people for a longer period of time as they ae heavier and larger. You will not regret having more space, so if you can, take a tent that is size bigger than your actual requirement. Having discussed the variety of tents available today, you can now purchase the right tent for your needs.