Wall Tent
A wall tent provides excellent shelter, but must be taken care of properly for best results. Canvas must be completely dried before storage to avoid mold and mildew growth. Many times, this requires setting the tent up when you get home from your trip and, depending on the season and climate, it can take a day or three to dry out. Once mold has attacked canvas, you can stop the growth of the mold, but you can never remove the stain. Additionally, if the tent was never treated, you may need to regularly "re-waterproof" it with a product like Canvas. Generally, treated canvas requires little to no maintenance of this type depending on the quality of treatment.
If you're going to go out on an outdoor adventure you need the right gear to stay safe and comfortable. For where you'll stay in one of the very best options is a wall tent. This gives you strong, reliable support in many weather conditions. There are many options for size and type, which makes it possible for you to choose something suitable to your specific needs. With the numerous kinds of wall tent's, there is no reason for you to choose the first one you see.
To make sure your time in nature is enjoyable and free of problems, you need to make sure the tent you choose is the best possible choice. There are plenty of things to consider when buying a wall tent. If you have all of your information straight and know what you need, you can make the decision that best suits you. When you are out enjoying nature, you need to have something that will stay strong and provide protection from everything the weather can throw at you. Even with the rain, snow, heat, freezing weather, and unknowns, nothing should stop your enjoyment or get in the way of a great time outdoors. The first thing that should come to mind is the area you will be staying.
Different wall tent's can help in different ways, so you should be aware of the location before buying your equipment. If you plan to stay in winter weather or go mountaineering, you need to make sure you have a tent that can hold up to whatever may come. Some tents may not provide a lot of support in different weather conditions, causing you to slow down. Rather than being faced with a situation where you have to hike back, make sure you have the right gear from the start. Once you have your choices narrowed down by the type of protection you need, think about size. If it is only you, there won't be a need for something massive that could fit ten people. That would take too much space and cause extra weight that's not needed for a trip that has you hiking and lugging everything with you. On the other hand, you do not want something too small. There is no reason to be crammed in a small tent that's not comfortable; you want to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. If you know you will be sharing your tent with several other people, make sure there is enough room so that no one is uncomfortable or sleeping just about on top of each other.
You need to start looking at the actual quality of wall tents now. This is where some research comes in handy. If something were to happen, like a storm, you need to make sure you are well protected.
By learning how each tent that interests you stands up when in every condition, so you can avoid dangerous situations. You can also look into features and other helpful information, like whether the tent you like has vestibules. If there is a feature you feel you need, make sure your chosen tent has it. When you do your homework and know what you are buying, you can make the decision that is the best for your needs. A wall tent is a great addition to your outdoors trip, the wall tent is the best way to get that special home feeling that you can't get with another tent. When you've made the decision on a tent, you should have the best tent that suits you, keeps you safe, and holds up to the weather that you could face.
Wall tents are much more comfortable than the other tents, and give the impression of being roomier than sloping wall tents, just because the 'walls' are straight just affording an additional space for the campers to live in. You don't have to bend downwards or ward off the tent before lying down, or getting up!
These tents are a little heavier on the pocket, but when you have a family of three or four, wall tents provide enough space for everyone.
Unlike other tenting, wall tents are for designed for all seasons, and not only for the summer. These tents are designed for all kinds of weather, including severe variations in temperature. A wall tent must be able to provide protection from extremes like rain, snow and high winds outside. It should be able to provide wood cooking, and use heat appliances inside. A stove also indicates that the occupants have a warm atmosphere to sleep in, especially after a stint outside. If you are planning to cook inside the tent, you need to ensure that the tent is made of fire retardant material, not only for the side walls, but also for the flooring. Some of the wall tents come with a small area specially meant for that inside the tent in a corner. Others too come with retractable wall, which allows you to raise the walls a bit so that there is enough ventilation inside.
Just like other tenting equipment wall tents come in different sizes and styles. They do require a little more in having them up and usable, and need a little more poles and pegs to set up. It would be a good idea for you to practice it once or twice before you set out for your first camping trip.
To make your camping trip a good one, you need to have with you good sleeping mats, sleeping bags and lighting, which can be in the form of gas lanterns that could be hung inside the ten. A sleeping cot could be worthwhile because then you would be protected from the elements, the uneven surface and the moisture in the early hours of the morning. These additional equipment are worth it, even though it may add to your costs.
One of the many other advantages that a wall tent has is that you can invite your camping neighbors to your tent for a meal, a drink, or even just to gossip. Of course, you might be thinking that you need a table, but that is not so. A simple large mat, or a combination of floor mats, are enough to make your guests/invitees comfortable. You can even organise a pot-luck lunch or dinner with them! That would make for good camaraderie amongst your fellow campers, and it can be good entertainment not only for yourself, but also for your children. These kind of events help you to make friends, learn from their camping experiences, and probably one of them could also possibly show you some of the sights that might have escaped your attention.
Outdoor camping is a tradition that any family should have. It is a great experience to try living outdoors even for a few nights and get to have a glimpse at how enjoyable it is to be out in the open, get to know Mother Nature, and have a taste of a minimal, rustic way of living.
More than making it fun and memorable, going camping should always be comfortable and safe for everyone in the group. Especially when you are going to take your family, you need to make sure that you stay in a place where nothing could harm you while enjoying nature.
Of course there is always the option to stay in a cabin where a fireplace awaits plus a couple of comfortable beds to sleep in. But, where's the fun in that? Why not go with the traditional way of living outdoors just like what the earliest nature dwellers did hundreds of years ago? Yes, living in tents is not something new. In fact, it is the shelter of choice for many hunters, miners, and trappers who first lived in the country.
Perhaps the best kind of tent to use, especially with a large group, is the wall tent. With a variety of types to choose from, you will surely have the best that will fit your needs in any of your camping trips.
What should you consider in choosing your wall tent?
1. Determine how many are going to stay inside the tent. A wall tent is rendered useless if not all of you can fit inside it.
You should consider having a comfortably sized tent enough for the whole group to be comfortable in moving about even when you are all inside.
2. Decide on what things you will be having inside the tent. Small furniture like tables, chairs, and cooking wares are acceptable pieces to have inside a wall tent. In fact, you should not worry about making it a little like your own home if you want to get comfortable working inside just like working in your own kitchen. But of course, you need to be decisive about this as you have to think of saving up space for the family members as well.
3. Know the kind of materials being used. You should choose a sturdy wall tent if you don't want to have it enveloping you and your whole family in the middle of the night. The materials should be able to hold up against strong winds and heavy rains and it should be thick enough to keep all of you warm at night.
4. Consider the weight. Though the quality of materials is your primary concern, try to keep everything light for the main reason that you have to make the trip less stressful for everyone. Do not make it seem that you are punishing everyone by lugging around a heavy load of tents. Just choose something that is lightweight yet sturdy enough to maintain the highest amount of safety possible.
Somehow, everything changes when you add kids to the camping equation. The camping family has loads of options in the family cabin tent field. Some of the factors to evaluate are your budget, the number of people who will be using the cabin tent, their sizes, ages and personalities not to mention the conditions in which the wall tent will be used.
Family tents range in price from under $100 to over $500, so there is an affordable cabin tent to fit your needs and tastes. Wall tent manufacturers make recommendations for the number of occupants. You will usually find this right in the product name or somewhere in the description. Generally, the number given is a maximum, not based so much on comfort as on efficiency. With today's ever increasing camping "necessities", you can usually figure every two people will need a third space for their stuff. Also, consider the size of the people inside the tent. For example, you'll get fewer Eagle Scouts in a tent than cub scouts. A ratio of five people in an eight person wall tent with their gear usually works pretty comfortably. There can be problems greatly over-sizing your tent as well: Finding a big enough camp site (most camp grounds charge extra), and smaller tents warm up from the body heat.
Newer styles of tents have places to add electricity, lights and who can guess what's next. Also, becoming popular are tents that attach directly to your car or truck. Open the back door or gate, connect the tent and you have the best of both worlds. An SUV or truck tent makes for the ultimate tenting convenience for the car camper. No need to unload the truck, just unpack the tent and spread out. It is easy packing up too. You have the benefit of the light, radio and more. If you don't need to move your vehicle often or if you are planning a road trip, take the time to evaluate how an SUV or truck tent would work for you on your next tent camping excursion.
Two man tents are popular because of their lightweight feature. They are easy and convenient to lug around and set up. Some brands or models have afford enough space for two people to sit inside without their heads touching the tent while some simply provides enough space to its users to lie down shoulder to shoulder.
Most brands for two man tents claim that their tents are lightweight or ultralight, and they are the lightest of them all. Some of these claims may be true but that is not always the case. Typical two man tents weigh more than four pounds and this is definitely not lightweight. A lot of people are deceived not just because they trust popular brands but also because very few have the proper knowledge to determine how light should a lightweight two man tent should be.
A lot of tent companies have started lightweight-ing their tent for the past decades. Other than using lighter materials, they also remove a couple of components that are not entirely essential for the entire camping process but the ugly fact still remains: there aren't enough lightweight two man tents in the market today despite the increasing popularity of ultralight backpacking.
As tents have very few parts, its weight is largely dependent on its biggest component: it's walls. Two man tents come in different types: double-walled, singe-walled or floorless. Note though that the true blue ultralight two person tent should weigh as little as two pounds or less.
Floorless. These are teepee styled tents which are often pyramidal in shape. It has one pole and 8 stakes. They are literally without floors but you can get away with rain if you pitch it low enough in the ground and as long as you don't camp near a run off or near water pools.
Single-walled Tents. These are greatly advised for ultralight backpacking needs. Single-walled tents have performs both of the tasks of double-walled tents. It repels moisture and allows the tent to breath with its tent wall usually a laminate of waterproof and breathable materials. Again, obviously, these types are lighter but a bit more pricey.
Double-Walled Type. These are obviously heavier than the single-walled. A double-walled type repels moisture with a waterproof rainfly, while eliminating inside moisture with its breathable walls. These type of two-man tents have more parts but costs less than its single-walled counterpart.
There you go. You have three options to consider before you go on your lightweight backpacking adventure.
Many families are experiencing tighter budgets during the economic downturn that has affected our country in recent times. Vacations are often one area that gets cut as many are facing hard financial decisions. Tent camping can be an inexpensive alternative for families during vacation time. Here are three ways to keep your family trip as inexpensive as possible.
The first way is by purchasing a camping tent rather than staying in a hotel or a cabin. Camping tents are comparatively inexpensive verses traditional vacation lodging and last for years with proper care. Family wall tents are so well designed, with ample room, and easy set up as to make your trip as comfortable as possible especially with an air mattress. Depending on your preferences, there is a family wall tent to meet your family's unique needs comfortably with 1 to 3 rooms.
Secondly, choosing a state park near you will save on travel time, gas, and site fees. State-owned parks tend to have lower fees for camping tents. The amenities will vary widely so do your research. Depending on the size of your wall tent, truck tent, or cabin tent, you will need to choose a site appropriate to your tent size.
Check with your local state on the internet as to the requirements for tent camping, the facilities (showers, etc.) and the fees. A night in a camping tent makes a memorable vacation cheap if budget is your first concern.
Also, if you are car camping, buying your food at a local grocery store will save you money making your trip affordable. You have to eat anyway. First, plan out all your meals on paper. Buy some special treats for the trip that aren't part of your normal grocery list. If your budget allows, plan for one or two nights eating out, but if not, this will not detract from the overall tent camping experience. Then make sure you have coolers and ice needed to keep the food safe. If your trip is longer, run to a local grocery store near the park to restock on tent camping supplies. If you keep the food varied from your daily routine, your kids will feel like they are having a special time filled with surprises and treats for little more than if you had remained at home.
Overall, tent camping is really about family time spent together and the memories made. A night around the fire is a special evening. For a fraction of the cost, a tent camping trip can be a memorable trip your family will talk about for years to come.
BIO: I've been an avid hiker, backpacker and camper since I was a child and have a lasting and enduring love for the outdoors. I've spent an entire summer consecutively living in a tent on the Appalachian Trail plus many weeks at a time beyond that on the trail and in campsites. I hope this article in some way encourages you to reconnect with the great outdoors.
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