Friday, May 01, 2009

Things to Consider Before Buying your First Family Tent!

By Don Korte

There are various issues you need to understand when you are a first time tent buyer, before you buy your tent and then take it camping. You will enjoy a rewarding and relaxing adventure while tent camping this summer.

You will need a tent that can stand up to any type of weather while you are camping for the first time. Family tents have either a 3-season or 4-season rating. This means that a 3-season tent is useable during the spring, summer and fall and a 4-season tent is useable throughout the year for camping.

Once you figure out the type of season tent you want, you will need to determine how big a family tent you need for your camping adventure. Tents have a rating for the number of individuals who can occupy the tent at one time or all together. You will find tents that can hold one person and on up to holding as many as twelve people at one time.

You should know what season of tent you would need as well as the size family tent you need. You will then have to determine the type of material that you want your tent made of since they come in two different types of materials.

Nylon tents are new and popular; they are made of lightweight yet durable nylon material. This offers you both easy care and amazing portability. You can stay dry and comfortable while deep woods camping or camping at your favorite campsite.

Tents are also available in cotton canvas. Cotton canvas tents are waterproof and offer wonderful insulation from the elements of nature. Cotton canvas is a heavier material and may not be the best choice if you need an easily portable tent.

You will also need to consider the style of family tent you prefer. Most tents of the past were A-frame tents, however today; the most popular style of family tent is a dome style tent. Dome tents provide plenty of headroom to optimize relaxation and comfort and they are so easy to assemble. If you enjoy sleeping on cots, you may prefer the cabin tent. Cabin tents are ideal tents for sleeping on cots since their walls are straight much like a cabin.

One of the best ways to find the family tent that is perfect for you; you should search for them online. While shopping online you can view the various sizes, styles and seasonal ratings of each tent you find interesting. Companies that build their reputation on providing you with the highest quality family tents that any outdoor enthusiast will find impressive. - 2368

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