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.
Going camping is an exciting adventure provided you have a comfortable tent to keep you cosy and sheltered when required. Every individual has a particular need that varies from person to person and it is up to you to decide which kind of tent will suit your needs best. You can choose a tent depending on the space that you will require, the weight you can carry and the weather conditions of the area you are planning to visit. 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. However the groundsheet or the base of the tent uses a far more durable fabric because of the constant abrasions that it suffers from the ground below. 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. The aerodynamics, the location of the guy points and the arrangement of the poles for the tent are all factors that determine whether the tent you have purchased can withstand severe weather conditions. 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 will not feel constricted as there will be more room inside the tent. If you are looking for a lightweight tent then you should consider the dome tent. This tent only requires two poles to support it and three if it includes the porch. This would be very appropriate if you were going 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 can be heavier and larger but even so they must be able to accommodate a number of people for a longer period of time. Taking a tent that is a size bigger than your actual retirement can also be useful as this will mean you have more space; and no one will regret that. With all the information discussed in the article you can now purchase the right tent for your needs with peace of mind.
