Family Camping Tents
April 26, 2008
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
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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
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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.
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Three Room Tent
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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.
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The Alps Mountaineering Osage 3-Room Tent |
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.
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Tent Camping Tips
February 24, 2008
There’s something about tent camping that seems to bring you closer to the out doors and nature that camping in an RV just doesn’t give you. That’s why it’s important that you’re set up properly to make sure that your tent camping experience is an enjoyable one.
Here are some tent camping tips that will help you have the best possible camping experience.
- Your Tent
Your tent is probably one of the most important pieces of camping gear you have, so take your time and make sure that you choose a tent that is right for you. A good quality tent will serve you for many years, but if you try to save a little money here, then you will probably not going to have an enjoyable camping trip.
One of the first things you need to be aware of when buying a tent is that if they say it’s a 4 person tent, then it’s only good for 2 people. You always want to have a tent that is rated for 2 persons more than will be using it. This way you will have room for your other gear and still be comfortable at the same time.
- Setting Up Your Tent
When setting up your tent you want to make sure that you choose the right spot. Just because there’s a spot cleared for a tent at a campground, doesn’t mean it’s the best place to put your tent. I have set up my tent in the spot designated by the campground just to wake up in the morning with 2 inches of water inside the tent.
Try and choose a spot where the ground gently slopes away from the back of your tent. This way if it should rain, the water will end up somewhere other then inside your tent.
- Using Tarps
You always want to place a tarp under your tent. This serves two purposes. One, it helps to keep ground moisture from seeping up through to bottom of your tent and two, it helps to protect the bottom of your tent from wearing thin after just a few years of use.
Most tents will come with a rain fly, but they are not very reliable in heavy or prolonged rain storms. This is why I always place a tarp over the top of my tent. Choose a tarp that is larger then your tent so it extends several feet out in front of the tent. This allows you to be able to place some chairs outside for putting on your shoos in the morning or just relaxing during an early morning rain shower.
I always bring extra tarps and place one over the picnic table and another one close to, but not over the fire pit just in case it starts to rain.
So now you’re ready to go out there and enjoy your next tent camping experience.
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