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There are few activities that are more enjoyable than leaving the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life behind and heading for the great outdoors. Nevertheless, whether you are leaving to enjoy a quick break at a campsite or heading into the wild, the right equipment is essential and a strong camping tent should be among your chief concerns.

There a few different factors that will decide which is the perfect camping tent for you. If you do not camp that often and conditions will not be too testing, then something cheap and cheerful should satisfy your requirements. But if your camping tent will see a lot of use in different kinds of weather then it definitely is worth splashing out on good quality and the right design. Nothing is worse than having your camping tent falling to pieces around you in the dead of a stormy night.

One of the main things you need to consider is how many people your camping tent needs to hold. Camping tents can range in size from one-man, with enough sleeping room for a single person, to big family tents with a few rooms.

Another thing to think about is convenience, both in terms of the weight of the camping tent and how easy it is to erect. If you are hiking you will want a tent lightweight, definitely weighing no more than five kilograms. One-man camping tents can be as light as one and a half kilograms, though lighter models usually cost more.

How easy your camping tent is to erect should also influence your decision. If you plan on setting up camp somewhere for a few days, then this is not a serious concern. On the other hand, if you need put up your camping tent every day, possibly sometimes in harsh conditions, you will want something that you can assemble quickly. Many camping tents literally pop up in just a few moments, while cheaper tents could take a good 15 minutes to assemble.

There are a few different tent designs and some are better suited to certain conditions and requirements than others. If you are an occasional camper this needn’t be a major worry. On the other hand, if your camping tent will regularly be exposed to wind, rain or even snow, design can make a major difference.

Geodesic - This is regarded as the toughest of the camping tent designs. Intersecting tent poles give it excellent strength to withstand extreme conditions. This is the tent for the hardcore outdoor expeditionist.

Dome - This is possibly the most popular tent design. It weighs very little, is cheap, is easy to assemble and offers great overall strength. A common choice among backpackers.

Tunnel - Another popular choice, though weighs a bit more than the dome tent. However, it is a good deal more spacious.

Finally, it is vital that your camping tent’s fabric is made from high quality material. Lightweight nylon or polyester are the best fabric for the job, and, of course, they should be fully waterproof. Also, it is often a good idea to waterproof the seams of the camping tent yourself as a final precaution.

There are few things that are more enjoyable than leaving the stresses of day-to-day life behind and heading for the great outdoors. However, whether you are leaving to enjoy a quick break at a campsite or heading into the wild, the right equipment is vital and a sturdy camping tent should be top of your list.

There a number of factors that will decide which is the right camping tent for you. If you do not go camping that often and conditions will not be too testing, then something cheap and cheerful should do the job. However, if your camping tent is going to see a lot of use in all kinds of weather then it certainly is worth investing in good quality and the right design. There are few things more dispiriting than having your camping tent falling to pieces around you in the dark of a stormy night.

One of the main things you need to consider is the number of people your camping tent needs to hold. Camping tents can vary in size from one-man, with just enough sleeping room for a single person, to large family tents with a number of rooms.

The second thing to think about is ease of use, both in terms of the weight of the camping tent and how easy it is to erect. If you are hiking you will want something lightweight, definitely not weighing over five kilograms. One-man tents can weigh as little as 1.5kgs, though lighter camping tents usually cost more.

How easy your tent is to erect should also influence your decision. If you plan on setting up camp somewhere for a week or two, then this is not a serious concern. However, if you need erect your camping tent every evening, maybe sometimes in harsh conditions, you will want something that you can assemble quickly. Many camping tents literally pop up in a matter of seconds, while other tents could take a good 15 minutes to erect.

There are a few different camping tent designs and some are better built for certain conditions and requirements than others. If you are an occasional camper this needn’t be a big worry. However, if your tent will regularly be exposed to bad conditions, design can make a big difference.

Geodesic - This is regarded as the toughest of the tent designs. Intersecting tent poles provide it with excellent strength to withstand extreme conditions. This is the tent for the serious outdoor expeditionist.

Dome - This is perhaps the most popular tent design. It weighs very little, is inexpensive, is easy to put together and offers good overall durability. A common choice among backpackers.

Tunnel - Another popular choice, though weighs a bit more than the dome tent. That said, it is a good deal more spacious.

Finally, it is vital that your camping tent’s fabric is made from high quality material. Lightweight nylon or polyester are the perfect materials for the purpose, and, of course, they should be completely waterproof. In addition, it is often a good idea to waterproof the seams of the camping tent yourself as an extra precaution.