Tent camping – a necessary thing, though some think you can do with a sleeping bag. And this is not only extra comfort, but also protection from insects, snakes and rodents. When choosing a tent you need to consider: size, material of manufacture, type of construction and weight. And that’s not all you need to know before choosing such a simple (at first glance) piece of travel gear.
Types of camping tents
- Camping tent Large tent with windows, suitable for car camping. Cons: heavy, poor heat transmission.
Brand Gelert Quest, Camping tent, for 8 people, 15.3 kg.
Trekking Tent
for hikers and cyclists. The product is lightweight, but will not protect against gusty wind and rain. Suitable for plain hiking.
The brand Gelert
Quickpitch 2 Pop Up, trekking tent for 2 people, weight 1.9 kg.
Assault
(high mountain) tent maximum lightweight design for hiking high complexity. Quickly assembled and disassembled, resistant to weather changes. Cons: Designed for one person.
Wild Country brand.
by Terra Nova Zephyros 1, 1-person assault tent, weight 1.5 kg:
How to choose the right size tent?
Everyone has heard that tents come in singles, doubles, triples, and so on. Before buying on the Internet, carefully examine the length and width of the product, and then visualize the resulting square on your floor, if you fit into it with a sleeping bag and things – you can take.
Tent material
There are two common types of fabric: polyester and nylon.
Polyester is more durable, does not tear and is resistant to the environment, but costs more than nylon. Nylon also shows good characteristics, but is not resistant to weathering: stretches when it rains and burns in the sun.
Poly Taffeta 190T 3000 PU
– You will definitely find such an inscription in the description of the tent. But, what do these numbers mean.
- Poly – indicates the type of fabric, in this case it is polyester;
- Taffeta is the way the thread is woven. It is by far the most popular. In addition, you can find the inscription Oxford (extra durability) and Rip Stop (using reinforced threads);
- 210T – weave density. The higher the number, the greater the density and heavier the fabric;
- PU – the product contains polyurethane impregnation (water resistant), also found
- SI is a silicone impregnation, high quality, but more expensive compared to PU.
Conclusion:
If hiking is infrequent, light or medium difficulty enough to buy products made of nylon with a weave Rip Stop, an additional plus – silicone impregnation; optimal density – 190T, 210T.
You can buy all the models of camping tents in the online store SportsTerritory!
The bottom of the tent for camping – you sleep on it and should trust it
The main characteristic – strength: the denser, the better, because the tent is placed on the rocks, sand or other uneven terrain. The bottom of the tent is made from the same materials as the top of the product, here are also used yarns with different weaving (Oxford, Taffeta), which differ in thickness and contain different impregnation, But the most important thing is the water resistance index. A good bottom can withstand up to 5,000 mm of water column. And for you to sleep even better, be sure to buy sleeping bags!
What is a tent skirt?
This is another strip of fabric around the perimeter of the product. Skirts can be removable and sewn on. The main purpose: to prevent blowing, water ingress. The product with a skirt is suitable for hiking in the winter, but in the summer it is an additional weight to the tent.
Types of tent construction
- Hemisphere. It is composed of two arcs and resembles a dome. The design safely withstands wind and rain, so it is taken even in hikes of high complexity.
Brand Gelert
Scout 2 Tent Fern, half-sphere tent, trekking tent, weight 1.8 kg :
Hemisphere
. The tent is suitable for camping, not resistant to weather changes. The arcs of the structure are parallel to each other without crossing each other.
Outwell Brand
Prescot 500, camping tent for 5 people :
Cabin.
This is a classic double pitch tent, which requires effort when erecting. It can cope with rain and snow, but can not withstand strong winds. Suitable for tourists traveling on their own. The design is lightweight and compact.
Brand Gelert
Navajo 4, advanced classic tent for 4 people, weight 8.2 kg.
Design with or without windows
For a tent the presence of windows is not the main characteristic, you do not need to look through them. Windows can act as additional ventilation, but in practice the air supply can be provided by opening the tent zipper located at the entrance.
You can buy all the models of camping tents in the online store SportsTerritory!
After buying a camping tent, be sure to practice assembling the structure of the house. So you better understand how it is set up and already in the camping conditions can quickly assemble and disassemble your tent. And all will be well!
