rosemary j
what are some good quality camping tents
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The best are made by a company called The North Face, but can be quite expensive. We camp all the time, and have a Coleman family tent, an Ozark Trail tent (from Wal-mart, I think made by Coleman), and an REI back-packer's 2-man tent. If you have any sporting goods store nearby (Bass Pro Shop has an excellent assortment), go in and talk to a sales person. Keep in mind that the size of the tent (how many people it sleeps) is a very crowded fit. For 4 people to be comfy, with duffelbags inside, you really need an 8-person tent. Keep in mind, too, seasonality, the type of material the floor is made of (you don't want it to tear if you have to put it up on a gravel or rocky area), and weight.
The best are made by a company called The North Face, but can be quite expensive. We camp all the time, and have a Coleman family tent, an Ozark Trail tent (from Wal-mart, I think made by Coleman), and an REI back-packer's 2-man tent. If you have any sporting goods store nearby (Bass Pro Shop has an excellent assortment), go in and talk to a sales person. Keep in mind that the size of the tent (how many people it sleeps) is a very crowded fit. For 4 people to be comfy, with duffelbags inside, you really need an 8-person tent. Keep in mind, too, seasonality, the type of material the floor is made of (you don't want it to tear if you have to put it up on a gravel or rocky area), and weight.
Best Place to buy a Camping Tent.?
erkie_gurl
I was just wondering where is the best place to buy a camping tent that is durable, and will last a while.
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The best place to purchase a tent, if you are looking for a quality tent, is a store that has an actual "camping" department. Stay about from the big box department stores such as Walmart, K Mart, Target.
When you enter the department, look for name brand tents: Eureka, Coleman, Kelty, Marmot, The North Face. Stay away from "store brands". These are NOT made to the same quality standards as the name brand tents. Store brands are okay for the occasional camper who might not care about having to replace the tent in a few short years.
Select a tent that is easy to set up. A dome tent is much easier to set up than a cabin style tent whether you are a novice or an experienced camper. Since you are asking a question as to where to purchase a tent, I would have to guess you are a novice.
A dome tent will be rounded, much like a dome. A cabin tent will be shaped more like a box. The photos on the packaging will guide you as well as the description of the tent.
If you are just driving to a camp ground to set up the tent for a weekend or so, select a tent that is rated to hold more people than you actually plan on having in the tent. You will appreciate the extra interior space to store some of your belongings and in case of inclement weather that forces you to spend additional time in the tent.
Concerning "weather", also select a tent that has the largest rain fly that goes over the tent. The rain fly is made of waterproof material and is designed to shed the rain from the roof and, hopefully, sides of the tent. A full coverage rain fly is the best.
If and when you have questions on the tents, and you probably will, ask to talk to the most knowledgable camping associate in the store. Not everyone working in the store, or even near that area, will be extremely knowledgable on camping.
If the person is indeed an "expert", they will ask you numerous questions concerning your intended purchase. Such as: number of campers, type of camping you will be doing, length of trip or trips, how often will it be used, and finally what price range you had in mind. A good and knowledgable salesperson will suggest a tent that will fit your needs near the price you are looking to spend, not necessarily the most expensive one that they have to offer.
If there is space available in the store, ask if you can take the tent out of the box and set it up, or watch it being set up, so you can really see how easy or difficult it is as well as get in the tent to check it for space and interior features. (mesh storage pockets, ceiling loops to hold flashlights or a mesh "attic", ease of window and door closures)
The best place to purchase a tent, if you are looking for a quality tent, is a store that has an actual "camping" department. Stay about from the big box department stores such as Walmart, K Mart, Target.
When you enter the department, look for name brand tents: Eureka, Coleman, Kelty, Marmot, The North Face. Stay away from "store brands". These are NOT made to the same quality standards as the name brand tents. Store brands are okay for the occasional camper who might not care about having to replace the tent in a few short years.
Select a tent that is easy to set up. A dome tent is much easier to set up than a cabin style tent whether you are a novice or an experienced camper. Since you are asking a question as to where to purchase a tent, I would have to guess you are a novice.
A dome tent will be rounded, much like a dome. A cabin tent will be shaped more like a box. The photos on the packaging will guide you as well as the description of the tent.
If you are just driving to a camp ground to set up the tent for a weekend or so, select a tent that is rated to hold more people than you actually plan on having in the tent. You will appreciate the extra interior space to store some of your belongings and in case of inclement weather that forces you to spend additional time in the tent.
Concerning "weather", also select a tent that has the largest rain fly that goes over the tent. The rain fly is made of waterproof material and is designed to shed the rain from the roof and, hopefully, sides of the tent. A full coverage rain fly is the best.
If and when you have questions on the tents, and you probably will, ask to talk to the most knowledgable camping associate in the store. Not everyone working in the store, or even near that area, will be extremely knowledgable on camping.
If the person is indeed an "expert", they will ask you numerous questions concerning your intended purchase. Such as: number of campers, type of camping you will be doing, length of trip or trips, how often will it be used, and finally what price range you had in mind. A good and knowledgable salesperson will suggest a tent that will fit your needs near the price you are looking to spend, not necessarily the most expensive one that they have to offer.
If there is space available in the store, ask if you can take the tent out of the box and set it up, or watch it being set up, so you can really see how easy or difficult it is as well as get in the tent to check it for space and interior features. (mesh storage pockets, ceiling loops to hold flashlights or a mesh "attic", ease of window and door closures)
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