Comments on: Family Camping Tents

By: Teresa Martin@GPSsportwatches

Teresa Martin@GPSsportwatches — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:57:03 +0000

I absolutely loved camping out in a tent with my family as a kid. My dad was so forward thinking. He knew my sister & I preferred our own space, so he would set up two tents on our spot. One for him & mom, one for us. How cool that you can now buy tents with multiple rooms! I love that.

By: Phil from Beach Shelters

Phil from Beach Shelters — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:58:40 +0000

Spot on when you say don’t forget to calculate room for your storage. Too often we calculate the numbers per head then realize there’s no more room for our things.

By: 8 Man Tent

8 Man Tent — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:47:51 +0000

This is a good article, as some people don’t really take into consideration the tent layout of a larger family tent, but this article really spells it out. Often the best option is to get the biggest tent that you can for the family – however, it’s packed size and weight should be taken seriously. This is why it is also important to consider the tents frame – tubular steel (heavier) – or flexi rod (lighter). And having said that it’s also important to check out the tent’s overall weight – particularly if the tent has to be transported overland without an RV or other vehicle.

And don’t forget to assess the potential impact the weather in the area you are camping may have on your choice of tent. Make sure your tent has maximum hydrostatic head (at least 3000) if there is the potential for rain.

By: Discount Camping Supplies

Discount Camping Supplies — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:02:24 +0000

Personally, I have a smaller tent that I use when it’s just my son and I and larger one for the family. The smaller tent does get a little cramped at times, but it’s nice not to have to set up the larger one for just two people. You just have to be sure and utilize your space a little better.

I have found, especially in the hotter times of the year, a tent with lots of windows does make it easier to bear the heat. Just be prepared for the elements ahead of time. Planning goes a long way and preparing for whatever the weather will be like.

Corey

By: andrew

andrew — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:33:19 +0000

Choosing the right tent is dependent on your needs – everyone has different priorities and limitations so obviously size is NOT the determining factor

Some people want more convenience whereas some people are minimalist and can get by on less

Some people have kids and dogs and toys and beds and equipment

Some travel via bike versus truck in which case a lighter shelter works better

So I agree with some other comments that people have to think about what sort of activities they see themselves engaging in during their trip and plan accordingly

By: ATVCamper

ATVCamper — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:24:48 +0000

I agree with always selecting a tent with a capacity larger than the anticipated number of people planned on using it. This is so often overlooked and then there is no extra room for the gear. The extra room is always nice for activities if it is raining outside.

By: Sleeping Bags

Sleeping Bags — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:32:28 +0000

Consider the main activity you will be using your tent for – are you camping with your family, from the car, or looking to escape the campsite and explore? This will determine the tent design and the combination(s) of weight, stability, ease of pitching, room etc. you require.
Think about how much storage space you will need for your kit. For example, camping in winter will require extra room for all your gear both internally and in the porch. These factors will determine the design and size of tent you require.
Choose the best tent you can afford. If you plan to use it regularly, a trekking or mountain tent will stand up to the use and conditions better than a basic tent. In the long run you will save on repair bills and eventually replacement cost.

By: Family Tents

Family Tents — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:03:13 +0000

Yes, size is important, but it’s not the only thing to consider. I think one can’t generally say that a four people family must go for a six sleeper tent. It’s great to have an room for being inside, but if you go summer camping where it barely ever rains in summer, and if then for the most for one day, and you are on tour the whole day, then you don’t necessarily need an extra room for sitting, just space for sleeping and storing your stuff. And if you only take little stuff, you can do with a smaller tent than someone bringing his whole household. A bigger tent will usually be more expensive, and why should you spend all this money on space that you don’t actually need?
At the end of the day, the most important thing is that you get a tent with the features that meet your family’s needs best and that is suitable for the kind of trip you make. Ask yourself what YOU and your family really want and what you need, and get a tent that caters for that.

By: Freddie @ Camping Water Filter

Freddie @ Camping Water Filter — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:28:31 +0000

The next time I go camping I am buying myself one of these type of tents. i am so tired of getting bit by insects that I don’t know what to do, but my partner loves to camp in the “real” as she likes to say.

You usually don’t get many women that want to experience real camping and living outdoors, but that is what I have in my life and frankly, I am urban/city life for that. I need a big plush tent….or RV. LOL

By: admin

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:46:15 +0000

I understand about the looks that you get when tent camping but I see it more as a look of envy and not that I’m some kind of weirdo camping in a tent.

Even though I do most of my camping in an RV these days I still spend a fair amount of time in a tent every year.

Happy Camping