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Tent Camping Tips

February 24, 2008

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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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Happy Camping :-)

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One Response to “Tent Camping Tips”

  1. Eric on April 4th, 2008 11:20 pm

    Thanks for the tips. The tarp underneath is something that I’ll be sure to do on my next camping trip this summer.

    Eric

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