Tents

What are 4 Season Tents What You Need To Know

You may be wondering if you need a four season tent for your next camping trip. After all, three-season tents are usually sufficient for most trips. However, there are several situations where a four season tent would be the better choice. If you’re planning a trip to a high altitude location, a four season tent…

How to Use Tent Stakes (Ultimate Guide)

There are two ways to keep your tent connected with the ground: by using gravity and stakes. These are essential factors to consider when setting up a tent. Using tent stakes is an essential part of camping. You have very little control over gravity, so it’s crucial you know how to use tent stakes. Whether…

How To Avoid Ticks While Camping

The discovery of a tick embedded in my upper thigh is one experience I will never forget. It was not the most pleasant thing to have happen while traveling, and it gave me an idea for how not to repeat that mistake. The joy of discovery is quickly replaced by abject horror when you find…

Air Tents What Are They? How Do They Work?

Have you ever seen a tent that doesn’t have any poles? Maybe you’ve seen one of these strange looking tents at a festival or camping event and wondered what they were. Well, these are called air tents and they are becoming increasingly popular among campers and festival goers. So, what are air tents and how…

What is a 3 Season Tent?

The best 3 season tents are lightweight and durable, making them perfect for camping in Spring or Summer when you need protection from rain but not snow. In addition they’re spacious enough that several people can stay dry at once. These tents are perfect for those who want to stay cool and comfortable during the…

How Does A Pop Up Tent and What are they?

When you’re looking for a new tent, there is one type of structure that will catch your eye the pop up. These tents can be sets up in seconds and taken down just as quickly, they’re perfect if quick trips are what’s needed. What exactly is pop up tents? What is the difference from tents that…

Is It Possible To Use a 3 Season Tent in Winter?

The most widely used type of tent today is the 3 Season Tent. Because of their light weight and superior ventilation properties at warmer temperatures, they can be used in spring, summer and fall (the 3 seasons). However, can you use a 3 Season Tent in winter. Is It Possible To Use a 3 Season Tent…

Instant Tent? What Are They?

Using a tent should be an enjoyable experience. It’s not fun when you are half frozen and trying to figure out how the poles go or which pole goes where so that everything doesn’t fall apart on me. Instant tents are where they are available. But what exactly is an Instant Tent? Do they work for…

What Materials Are Used To Make Tents?

Tents are constructed from various types of material. However, there are only few fabrics that are the most frequently employed. Also every type of fabric comes with its own pros and cons. In this article you’ll find out what tent materials are, the purpose for which each one is suitable for and which one is the…