Choosing the Correct Tent

When looking to buy a tent, there are a number of factors to consider, giving these factors some thought before purchasing a tent will help to reduce the need to purchase a second tent. Consideration should also be given to the weight of the tent, how the tent is assembled, how many people it will take to assemble it and how many times you plan to use the tent should also affect the budget you have for purchasing a tent.

Based on the number of people who wish to fit in the tent will be one of the biggest deciding factors, if you are planning on more than three people camping, it may be a good idea to purchase a large framed tent. If you are looking to purchase a tent just for festivals, then two of the main factors will be the time it takes to erect the tent and also the size of the tent foot print. Choosing a bright colored tent would also be a good idea, and could help you when trying to find your tent later on. The weight of a festival tent will also be important, as you may not be able to drive up to where you pitch your tent. If you are looking to purchase a family tent, then the weight of the tent should not matter as much as you will more than likely be driving to the campsite, and your vehicle will more often than not be parked right next to where you pitch your tent.

Almost every tent is waterproof, especially in the UK. Look to see if the tent has a built in ground sheet. A ground sheet helps to keep water out, and also creepy crawlies.

There are many tent accessories on the market to enhance the tent that you decide to purchase; again the nature of the camping you are doing will greatly affect the type of accessories you choose to purchase. Tent carpets help to ensure that sitting on the floor is not cold, no matter what the weather. Depending on the test you choose, there may be canopies available that will help to create a sheltered area, in case of poor weather conditions. This extra area becomes ideal for cooking in, as the smell from cooking does not fill then tent and stick to all clothing and bedding. Footprint ground sheets also offer double protection from moisture and creepy crawlies. Footprint ground sheets simply fold out on the ground and then the tent is assembled on top.