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Camping can give you a great chance to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the big city, for a chance to experience the great outdoors with the people who you love. There are many different kinds of tents available for sale, and the more that you know about the different types available, the better chance you have of picking the tent that is right for you. Here is some basic information that you need to know before you buy a tent.
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The first thing to consider when purchasing a tent is the amount of space that you need. While tents commonly advertise how many people that they can sleep, you have to take into consideration that not everybody is the same size. As a general rule of thumb when estimating how big of a tent you need, you should consider 1-1/2 X the room for every person that will be sleeping in the tent.
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You are also going to need room for clothes that you bring with you – be sure to make a realistic estimate when it comes to the size that you’ll need. NEVER put food in the tent. Also, you’re going to want to think about the level of privacy that you and you’re traveling companions would need – there are tents available that feature separate rooms, allowing for a decent level of separation between travelers.
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In addition, you need to decide how much trouble you want to go through setting up the tent. While some involve complex systems of poles and stakes that you need to assemble, there are many different types of tents that feature collapsible poles that make putting them together a breeze.
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When it comes to actually picking the one tent that you wish to buy, you should test its durability while you’re still in the store. Run the zippers on the tent up and down, being sure that they don’t catch or break. You’re also going to want to consider the quality of the material that the tent’s made of – check if it’s waterproof, and feel the fabric to make sure that it’s thick enough to hold for a while.
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Now that you know a little more about the qualities of a tent that you need to consider, you can make a more accurate purchasing decision.
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