How to Find a Good Tent for Camping
Are you going away for the weekend and need that perfect place to sleep? Find a tent that will meet all your needs.
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You Will Need
- Head count
- Season in mind
- Internet research
Steps
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Step 1
Determine head count
Determine the number of people that will sleep in your tent. If you plan to store gear in the tent with you, you may want to buy a bigger tent.
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Step 2
Determine seasonal use
Determine during which seasons you will use the tent. Check for ventilation and a rain fly so you are prepared for hot or wet weather that may roll in.
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Tents are classified as two-, three-, or all-season and vary in price based on these classifications.
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Step 3
Choose tent style
Choose the tent style based on usage. If you are a primitive camper, then you will want a backpacking tent rather than a heavy-duty family tent.
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Step 4
Check the waterproofing and zippers
Check all seams for waterproofing and the zippers for durability. The base of the tent should be made of a tarp-like material and should wrap up the walls of the tent at least 4 inches, if not more.
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Step 5
Check the poles and material
Check the poles and tent material. If the fabric or poles are cheaply made, your tent won't last more than one or two seasons.
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Step 6
Choose a tent
Choose a tent that is reasonably priced and meets all of your needs. Check online to compare prices before heading out to the store to buy your new wilderness abode.
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The yurt, a round tent used by nomads in Central and Northern Asia, was first recorded in historical documents by Herodotus, the famed Greek historian.
