tips on choosing a camping tent

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Tips on choosing a camping tent Two person tents are ideal for the couple that likes the great outdoors. Whether you are on a camping trip or hiking trip having a good quality tent and accessories will make your adventure much more enjoyable. With the wide choice of styles and colours available on the market it can be a bit confusing on which type to purchase. In this article we will endeavour to give you information about the tent you will need for your trip. When going on a hiking trip the weight of the tent is a major factor in your choice. A two person is around the 3.5kg range. The weight of the tent depends on the actual size of tent; and they come in different sizes so you should do some research on the internet to find out which one is best suited to your needs. Tents can suffer from condensation at times so it is important when looking for a tent that you make sure that it has a vent at the top, also there should be a flap attached to the tent so that you can cover the vent opening to stop the rain entering the tent. You will also require a fly sheet for your tent. If you expect doing a lot of hiking on your holiday then you should look for a silicone nylon fly sheet. This type of fly sheet is extremely durable and very light to carry and is slightly more expensive than other types, but the weight you will save with one of these is worth the extra cost. You should also consider the height of the tent when pitched, you should be able to sit up without your head touching the tent, this makes it much more comfortable if you ever get caught out in a long spell of bad weather. Another consideration when is how easy it is to pitch pouring down with rain you very easy to set up so you shelter.

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You should make sure your two person tent has a vestibule, you will need somewhere to store all your wet gear instead of bringing it inside the tent. Going on your first camping trip can be exiting and loads of fun, the tips above can help you make the right decisions on choosing


the right two person tent to make your camping trip in the great outdoors a wonderful experience. To find a great selection of water filters/purifiers for camping then CLICK HERE


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