Do not ruin a family camping trip in the wrong gear. When buying a tent for family camping, believes that the purchase of the family home at weekends. In my opinion, this is one of the most important piece of camping equipment that you buy. Before buying one, you ask yourself some simple questions that you and your family can enjoy the outdoor experience to the fullest.
1. How many people will sleep in the tent?
It is necessary to examine thissimply because it does not make sense to buy a tent, sleeping 3, 5 members of the family. I think you can not tell one of the kids, "Sorry, you have to sleep in the car because it has no place." Most of the family camping tent can accommodate 3-7 persons. However, buy the largest can accommodate 10 people or more.
2. What weather can you expect?
You should consider during your stay in a caravan, which affects thethe type of material you want your tent to be manufactured. Most camping shelters made of silk, polyester or nylon rip-stop. Both need a waterproof polyurethane coating to keep you dry. If you are going to be very hot, you want to make sure your home has plenty of ventilation, which provides for panels of nylon mesh (similar to windows in the house). If you expect rain, make sure to purchase a rain fly. The fly should cover most home andat least one inch above the roof to keep everything dry.
3. What style of tent that you want?
The most common style or dome tents, vaulted ceilings, the tower, or a cab, a steep roof and vertical sides of the square. Overall, the cabin tents and more suitable for large families, but also comes with a great value. These steep sloping walls, which allow more space between the family sleeps. There are many options within the walls, soCreate a "room". It also works well if you prefer to sleep in a bed, because the walls are more vertical than dome tents. Cabin tents are too difficult to install.
Dome tents are ideal for families who enjoy the simplicity and "rough it a bit. Normally, they are cheaper and do not look like a spacious campsite. They can be installed in minutes and offers a wide variety of pole configurations. This is important when you go camping, where high winds can befactor. Dome tents are more popular with hikers and backpackers, because it weighs much less than the tent cabins.
4. How much are you willing to spend?
The prices can vary considerably in the tents. You can get a 2-person dome is lower by $ 49.00 and $ 700.00. Determinants of it, how many people can sleep with the producer, and equipment. To be honest, you get what you pay for. Personally, I do not spend less than $ 100.00, regardless of how many people can sleepincluded. The main reason is made of cheaper materials, cheaper. For example, the seams along the track rather torn. In addition, the waterproof coating is usually not repel the rain and the more expensive tents. When buying one, think that buying a home. You probably do not cut corners when building your home, why would you cut corners of the tent?
5. What are the major brands and retailers?
There are hundreds and thousands of campRetailers gear on the web. Some of the best known manufacturers of Tents The North Face, Cabela's, Eddie Bauer, Kelty, Eureka, REI and Sierra Designs. Eureka is probably the most affordable, while The North Face is one of the most expensive. Cabela's, Eddie Bauer and REI offers a variety of styles and costs to meet the needs of almost everyone.
The last point
The tent may be the most important camping equipment to buy. Not make the mistake of spendingtoo much (or too little) is a tent that does not meet your needs. Treat yourself and spend some time researching the different styles, materials and manufacturers to ensure that you and your family enjoy the outdoors.
Oh, I forgot to mention. I, personally, Eddie Bauer has four main dome tent. This works very well in various outdoor activities like that.
