How To Buy A New Tent For Your Circumstances

There is a whole group who discuss "camping" and they think of an RV or recreational vehicle and all the amenities imaginable. But for many "campers' it's different. For them, the traditional tent in the back woods is how it should be. But with all the varieties out there, for many families, finding just the right one for that next adventure becomes a confusing chore. Having great camping trips will hinge on your ability on knowing how to buy camping gear and how to buy a tent. Follow along as we will talk about some of the things to consider when buying a tent.
Understand Your Basic Needs
Sit down and make a list of what you like and what you engage in when camping. Do this in order to identify the appropriate tent features that will fit your style to make a proper purchase. Contemplate things like what camping gear such as sleeping bags, propane lanterns or a grill stove are needed. These all require tent space if you backpack into your camp site. With a well thought out plan, buying your next tent will be nothing but enjoyable, since you know exactly what you need.
Understand Sizes Of Tent
The amount of square feet inside a camping tent will increase a lot by your just going up one size. Insure you buy the camping tent size that fulfills your needs as far as floor area goes. If you are uncertain as to which size will work, get some chalk and mark out the length and width of the sizes you and your family are thinking about on the surface of your driveway. Now mark out the sizes of each piece of camping gear your family will also have in the tents. Now you can see how the floor space in consideration works. In addition, compare the price of
the increased area you get if you decide to go with the largest one. Use the following as a guideline on size of tent and floor area:
a. A 10x12 (120 square footage) tent is generally 50% bigger than an 8x10 [80 square footage]
b. A 12x14 (168 square footage) camping tent is generally 40% bigger than a 10x12 [120 square footage]
c. A 14x16 (224 square footage) tent is generally 33% bigger than a 12x14 [168 square footage]
d. A 16x20 (320 square footage) tent is generally 42% bigger than a 14x16 [224 square footage]
Make sure you also look for for space to wait out bad weather conditions comfortably.
Determine Tent Weight
You will quickly find out that the farther you go and the more often you have to carry your tent, the weight soon becomes more of an issue than you first thought. If you just take an SUV, car or truck to your park then a large tent won't matter. But, should it happen you have to carry your camping tent all day in hot weather conditions, you will be glad you chose a lighter camping tent. Consider these things before you buy. Will you travel by pickup or SUV or are you packing it in? Consider weight when purchasing a tent. Don't be sorry and sore!
Department store tents are usually mass-produced variety, without a lot of detail. Specialty stores are usually involved in higher grade goods. Look at the stitching and thread count [quality has more threads] and also look for aluminum or fibreglass poles. You want aluminum. Keep your hand on your wallet until you find the right quality for you.