Backpacking Tent
There’s nothing quite like hiking into the wilderness and spending the night nestled under the stars with only nature’s beauty to keep you company. While venturing into the woods, a backpacking tent is an absolute necessity as they are specially made to be portable and lightweight as well, since the very last thing you’ll want is a ten or fifteen pound tent weighing down on your back as you’re trying to navigate through the terrain.
For best comfort and portability, a 2 person tent should not be more than 6 lbs in weight. You will need a tent that folds into as small a size as possible, in order to leave space for the rest of your camping and personal gear. Aluminum poles instead of fiberglass are best for backpacking tents as they are not only lighter, but also stronger and less prone to bending over time.
One feature to look for when choosing a backpacking tent is the amount of mesh it has, particularly if you’ll be camping during the spring, summer, or fall as smaller tents need plenty of ventilation. Further, a tent is made lighter by using more mesh, so the more mesh a tent has the more suitable it is likely to be. A rain-fly with a vestibule area in front of the tent is another rather useful feature as it will not only keep the elements off the tent, but also give you an area to store gear if it’s muddy or wet, as well as a place to cook if it’s raining.
Mountain Tents
Mountain tents are more versatile than they sound and are becoming very popular for that reason, especially for those who go hiking in inclement weather. Mountain tents come in seasonal varieties so that they can be used across all four seasons, regardless of weather.
Mountain tents should feature sturdy clips along with pole sleeves to ensure the tent stays attached to the frame as securely as possible, as well as a “bathtub” design that keeps the seams from resting on the ground. Many mountain tents also have large, rounded entryways to make it easer to get in and out of the tent while wearing winter gear.
If you’ll be hiking with your mountain tent or must carry it from place to place, you may want to choose a single-walled model to lighten the load as the double-walled variety is obviously heavier and a bit bulkier. For mountain tents that will be used while camping, opt for a lighter color to increase visibility and choose one with a canopy or rain-fly for adding extra space to the front of the tent either for storing gear or keeping things dry and out of the way.
Of course, there are many other types of tents other than mountain tents and hiking tents, and these will be introduced in further articles.
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