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April 26, 2008

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Some things you need to know when looking at family camping tents

If you have been looking around at the different family camping tents and still can’t decide which one is right for you, read on for some important tips on selecting the right tent for you and your family.

The Size of the Tent Does Mater

One of the first things you need to know about tents is that a 4 person tent is not a good tent for a family of 4. When you see this on any tent it means that the floor space in a tent will only fit 4 sleeping bags side by side. This leaves you absolutely no room for any of your gear let alone room to move around.

 

 

A good rule of thumb is to add at least 2 persons to the size of a tent to leave you a little extra elbow room.

What Type of Tent Should I Get

Three of the most popular family camping tents are:

  • Cabin Tent
  • Two Room Tent
  • Three Room Tent

Cabin Tent

The cabin tent usually has a rectangle floor and comes in different sizes from 4 persons up to 8 persons. Any thing above 8 persons and you start getting into the 2 and 3 room tents.

The cabin tent is perfect for families with small children which allows you to be close to your children at all times. Just make sure that you get one large enough to allow for comfort and storage of some of your camping gear.

Two Room Tent

A two room family camping tent allows you a few more options then the one room cabin tent. If you have children that are older you can let them have their own space which gives them a sense of responsibility and gives you and yours a little more privacy.

Another option is to have one side as a sleeping area and another room to store all of your gear and supplies. You can also place a table and chairs in the other room to give you a place to play games with the kids incase the weather should turn bad.

 

Alps Mountaineering Osage 2-Room Tent - '08 Overstock  



The Alps Mountaineering Osage Six-Person 2-Room Tent By REI has a freestanding design and has a peak height of 6 ft. 2 in for all kinds of interior maneuverability. It also has a large front door that allows you easy entry and exit. Now there’s no need to leave luxury behind!

Three Room Tent

Three room family camping tents are becoming more and more popular because they give you more options then just about any other tents that are on the market.

 

 

Alps Mountaineering Osage 3-Room Tent - Special Buy
  

The Alps Mountaineering Osage 3-Room Tent has 3-separate sleeping areas, along with three doors for easy access to each room. This 3 room family tent has a peak height of 6′ 2” for plenty of head room and maneuverability. The floor is made out of heavy duty polyester taffeta which gives you a durable waterproof polyurethane coating. This family tent from REI includes stakes, guy lines and carrying bag. Special Buy.

Option One:

Use one room for sleeping for you and the kids. Store your gear in the center room and use the third room for a play area for the kids.

Option Two:

Use the first room for you and your loved one and let the kids have a room to them self’s. Use the third room for storing all of your gear.

Option Three:

Use the room on the left for sleeping and the room on the right for storing your gear. You can then use the center room as a vestibule for taking off and putting on your shoes or just for relaxing.

The options are many for the three room camping tents.

Use care when shopping for family camping tents and yours will give you many years of enjoyable camping.

Happy Camping :-)

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