Debating reading this on my vacation next week. we have 6 person to go camping,so I quite set one this 6 man 3 Rooms Family Camping Tent,so is it enough for our family? is this kind of tent cozy? And besides,is it worth? http://www.quictents.com/peaktop/6-man-3-rooms-family-camping-tent.html
Answer
My main concerns when buying a tent during my tent camping years (25+) were:
1) Enough room- Usually 6-8 people means 4 comfortably by the time everyone gets a sleeping bag, over night bag and a pillow in them along with leaving a place inside for shoes by the tent. If you cut the max number of people in half, that generally is what the tent will support comfortably with everyone having a little room to throw a bag on the floor and not have to sleep with it.
2) Ease of setup- I always went with the breakdown-shock corded poles because those were so much easier to set up other than the metal tent poles and guidelines staked all over the place. Often if there is not going to be a lot of wind, the weight of sleeping bags and clothes bags inside the tent was enough we didn't even stale downt he tent. Windy days means put a stake in each corner at least.
3) Enough windows- If your going to be using the tent in the summer at all, you will want enough windows that you can get good cross breeze moving through the tent to cool it off at night. Very important.
4) Good rainfly- a rainfly that actually covers the majority of the tent and especially the entrance is nice. Some tents even have a little porch covering on the front which can help keep the entrance area a little drier.
My main concerns when buying a tent during my tent camping years (25+) were:
1) Enough room- Usually 6-8 people means 4 comfortably by the time everyone gets a sleeping bag, over night bag and a pillow in them along with leaving a place inside for shoes by the tent. If you cut the max number of people in half, that generally is what the tent will support comfortably with everyone having a little room to throw a bag on the floor and not have to sleep with it.
2) Ease of setup- I always went with the breakdown-shock corded poles because those were so much easier to set up other than the metal tent poles and guidelines staked all over the place. Often if there is not going to be a lot of wind, the weight of sleeping bags and clothes bags inside the tent was enough we didn't even stale downt he tent. Windy days means put a stake in each corner at least.
3) Enough windows- If your going to be using the tent in the summer at all, you will want enough windows that you can get good cross breeze moving through the tent to cool it off at night. Very important.
4) Good rainfly- a rainfly that actually covers the majority of the tent and especially the entrance is nice. Some tents even have a little porch covering on the front which can help keep the entrance area a little drier.
Finding a camping tent.?
MsMissy
I am trying to find a nice tent that is spacious and has a screened in front porch. I have checked all over the place and cant find anything. Any ideas, websites, stores? Nothing on Ebay even!
Thanks for the help, I am a first time tent owner and a girl so I have NO IDEA! lol : )~
Answer
Try "Campmor", you can order online or by phone
"Kelty Green River 6 Tent with Screen Room"
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___23927
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/green-river-6/
Try "Campmor", you can order online or by phone
"Kelty Green River 6 Tent with Screen Room"
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___23927
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/green-river-6/
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