Outdoor Camping Gear – About Choosing Outdoor Camping and Hiking Gear

The tent is one of the most important investments you will make in terms of camping equipment and it is important that you take the time to choose one that matches your requirements and will also last for many camping trips and not just one. 

Many high quality brands of tent will provide 5-year guarantees, for example, but watch out for some of the cheaper tents that may not. Camping equipment tents are available in a range of sizes, colors, and shapes. Many tents are built to withstand torrential rain and strong winds, and most reputable suppliers will have their own testing system to ensure that the tents they put to market are up to standard. Coleman tents are known for their testing before release and are made to high standards and are a great choice of tent. Tents for camping can vary in price from around $50 all the way to several hundred depending on the type of tent you want, the size, and quality. By searching online for a new tent you may be able to find a perfect tent for your requirements, yet not spend as much as buying from a camping and outdoors store.

If you are new to camping and dread the thought of spending hours setting up a tent then you may want to look into dome tents. Dome tents are very lightweight and easy to setup and are available as solo tents all the way up to family sized with room to stand. More traditional frame tents will take a little longer to setup, yet they are ideal for families that want to cook inside the tent. The disadvantage, however, is that frame tents are typically very heavy to carry and are not practical if you intend on doing much trekking or hiking.

As you will want your tent to last for many years you will need to plan what you intend to use your tent for in the near and distant future. For example you may wish to go on a camping trip with a friend soon, so a two-man tent will suffice, but want to go on camping with the whole family in the future. Finding a decent tent is not too difficult if you spend a bit of time reading reviews or the latest camping equipment tents online. You will also be able to take a look at several websites offering the tent that you decide to purchase in order to find the cheapest deal.