Heading out to a park and camping out can a fun and memorable experience for you and your family. Camping vacations are great for relaxing and being with family. There are many different kinds of great tents available on the market. The more that you know about what to look for, the better chance you have of ferreting out the right camping tent. In this article we go over some basic information that you and your family need to know about before you buy a camping tent.
Determine Your Requirements Before you even start to shop for a tent, decide on what you could want in a tent. To start with consider getting atent that is durable and that is certified water tight construction. Poor shelter can wreck any camping adventure unnecessarily. Remember waterproof and durable and "don't leave home without it"! Look at as well how many of you will be in your party. With a very large number your family may want to think about several 3-man units instead of one large one.
Analyze Size Of Tent Required The size in square footage inside a tent will increase a lot by just going up one size. Don't crowd yourself out. Always get a tent that fully meets your floor room requirements. If you are uncertain as to which size will work for you and your friends, take a piece of chalk and lay out the length and width on your driveway. Now mark out the sizes of each piece of camping gear you and your family will also have in the camping tents. Now you can see how the floor area in consideration works. In addition, compare the price of
the increase in square footage gained if you decide to go with the largest one. Use the following as a guideline on size of tent and floor space: 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) camping 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]
The layout of the camping tent floor plan and possible side pockets or built-in storage can affect the floor area a great deal.
Understand The Cost factor One of the important factors in choosing a tent is where you will usually camp. If you camp in places with gusty winds it will mean you need a camping tent equipped with sturdy stakes, poles and anchor ropes. A camping tent that has a stronger structure and the right shape allows it to withstand harsher weather and they will be long-lasting. But not all campers need a tent for harsher circumstances. If you are just camping in "easy" circumstances or you don't go very far away, lets you buy on the lower end of the price scale. If you choose a dependable camping tent it means it can last you for many years. Often the more expensive product is of better quality. But don't waste your money if you don't have to. Unless you are getting ready for some heavy rain and harsh weather conditions the more moderate priced sporting gear will get you by just fine.
Take Care Of Your Tent When your tent is new you will probably be smart to use seam sealer to any untaped seams to make them waterproof. To ensure it stays waterproof it may have to be re-applied occasionally and especially if the camping tent springs a leak. To keep the segments sliding easily and to protect the tent poles, using a silicone, lubricant apply a light coat. You can spray the same silicone lubricant on the zippers to prevent them from freezing and to maintain a smooth operation. If you take care of your camping tent it can offer you and your family years of service. And with that done you can head to the campgrounds without worry. And there are so many places you can try. Why not take a look at Broomfield Holiday Park in Ullapool/Rossshire, Scotland. Or how about Tobbin Lake Resort in Nipawin,Saskatchewan in Canada.
