Sea Scout Book

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Hike Tents Hike tents

The fly should be tight so that

There is such a variety in tent designs

it does not touch the inner and

now that it would be difficult to go

will not flap in the wind. It should

through the pros and cons of all of

peg down to the ground as low

them here.

as possible to prevent the wind

Here are the main features to look for

getting under it.

in a two person tent. • •

Fitted ground sheets should

The inner should be roomy enough

come up a little at each side to

so that two people can sit up

prevent damp entering.

comfortably and can change in it if the weather is bad.

When purchasing the tent keep the weight in mind and think

A fly sheet with a porch extension

what it will add to your pack

provides space for cooking in bad

even when split up between

weather and for storing gear at

two or three. A two person tent

night.

should weigh about 3 - 4 kg.

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