Camping Tents

A tent refers to a mobile shelter made up of fabric or other material and is attached to a pole or attached to the ground. Tents are considered to be one of the essential camping equipment that needs to be carried especially when we plan a trip to hill station, deep forest, campground or even a backyard. Camping tents are said to be cost effective and very useful method for temporary accommodation. But a quality tent is mandatory while camping.

Camping tents are considered as most adventurous and gives great joy of camping as camping in addition to being far away from our routines and having the chance to sleep under the stars. Camping tents have wide range of sizes and prices too differ based on their size. At the time planning a camping trip one should plan for the size of tent which best suits for the family.

Tents are generally made up with materials like cotton, nylon and polyester. Cotton tents are considered to be more water resistant as it can soak up water and become very heavy when wet and block even the minute holes. Nylon and polyester are lighter than cotton and do not absorb much water and will deteriorate in due course.

Camping tents should have window, vent and door openings with fine mesh netting so as to prevent from mosquitoes, and other biting insects. Most importantly selecting the color of the tent is very important while camping, as dark colors like brown, black and green are less visible than bright colors like yellow or red. Bright colored tents can easily be spotted from the air in case of an emergency; in addition to these campers wandering away from the camp can easily trace their tent because of their high visibility.

Camping tents are generally fall into two categories: Smaller tents and larger tents. Smaller tents can easily be carried with the help of backpackers as they are smallest and lightest. Small tents are mostly preferred for long distance travel as they are easy to carry and traveler will not feel tired. Smaller tents are very expensive. The other type larger tent can be carried in a car or any other heavy vehicle. Larger tents can be used when there team is bigger in size and requires larger space. Larger tents can be assembled in 15 – 20 minutes time. At times larger tents have separate areas or rooms. The number and age of people who will be camping determines the size and features of tent.

Tents are to be taken proper care after camping. When the camping is over and ready for pack up then wait for some time to allow the morning due or dampness from rain to evaporate. Clear all dirt or leaves out of the interior. Carefully pack the tent back in the exact way it was originally packed. Campers should keep the tents away at a good distance from campfire. These are measures which makes the tent to last even lifetime.