Camping Tents

When camping, a tent can become your home away from home. You rely on a tent to protect you from the cold and rain. Your tent also can provide privacy. Tents even provide protection from bugs and other annoying insects. Tents come in a wide range of sizes from small single-person tents, to large cabin and frame tents.

With that said, a tent is arguably one of the most important pieces of camping gear that you will purchase. Therefore, Hunting Shooting Camping Supplies realizes that the decision to buy a tent can be a difficult one. We have compiled a list of several important factors to consider when you are deciding which tent to buy.

One important aspect to consider when you are determining which tent to purchase is what time of year you will be using your tent most frequently. Tents are generally designed for one of the three following types of weather classifications:

• All-Season or Convertible Tents: This type of tent has the ability to be used all year round. However, the all-season/convertible tent does not perform well in winter weather. These work best for relaxed family summer camping.
• 3-Season Tents: This is the most versatile type of tent. A three-season tent works well in everything but the coldest weather conditions.
• 4-Season Tents: As its name implies, a four-season type of tent is built to withhold the coldest weather climates.

Another constraint for a tent buyer to consider is the size and weight of the tent that they purchase. This will often be determined by for what type of activity the tent will be used. For example, if one is driving in a car to camp, then he/she does not need to worry about the size or weight of the tent when packed. However, if someone is planning on backpacking or mountaineering, size and weight will be crucial factors. Hunting Shooting Camping Supplies sells tents from the leading brand names with exactly this type of person in mind. We have a wide selection of quality discount backpacking tents that are small and light enough for one to carry as he hikes.

It is also important that your tent be made of quality materials that will last. A variety of materials can be used to make tents include:

• Cotton Tents
• Polyethylene Tents
• Nylon Tents
• Rip-stop Nylon Tents

Each of these types of material has their own positives and negatives. However, it is most important that your tent will breathe well and produce the least amount of condensation. Weather your tent is made from cotton, nylon, or some other type of fabric, it also should be waterproof and UV protected.

Waterproofing is additionally an important factor to consider when comparing tents. Since a tent will be a backpacker or campers only place for shelter, it should provide safe protection from the elements. Therefore, it is important that your tent is completely seam taped to prevent leaks in wet, rainy conditions.

A quality waterproof tent should also have good ventilation. This is the final step to keeping you, your belongings, and your tent dry. A tent should have a rain fly that allows proper ventilation to occur to prevent the buildup of condensation inside the tent. In addition, it is beneficial to have a tent with awnings over the doors so that these can stay partially unzipped in the rain.

Rain is not the only weather factor to consider when purchasing a tent. You should also be aware that your tent might need to stand up to strong winds. A-frame tents, tunnel tents, and dome shaped tents tend to stand up best to strong winds. This is important so that you are not blown away in severe wind conditions.

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