There Is A Great Deal Of Choice Out There Today, So Which Tent Is Best?

META: Every camper has different requirements and there are many differnt kinds of tents available today. 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.

Provided you have a comfortable tent, are sheltered and cosy, camping can be considered an exciting adventure. The needs of different people vary considerably so it is up to you to ensure you purchase the tent that will suit your needs best. 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. Because of the constant abrasions that it suffers from the ground below, the groundsheet (or base) of the tent is made out of a far more durable fabric. This type can tear easily so to prevent this they use ripstop nylon. 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. The forming of condensation can be prevented on the tent with certain coatings. Make sure you check this out before you purchase otherwise you could end up with a tent that has no ventilation.

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. This has been designed uniquely in the sense that, the poles interconnect to each other to form a strong structure which means there is more room inside the tent. The added bonus is it can also take the weight of snow and reduce wind penetration.

There is more space in the tunnel tent due to the fact it has a curved roof. This gives more height in comparison to the dome tent which has a pointed sloping roof. You lose the constricted feel with this as it gives you more room inside the tent. 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. 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 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.