HOW TO CHOOSE A TENT
HELPFUL TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TENT PURCHASE
1 Pick a tent equipped to withstand the harshest conditions you might encounter. Example: If you’re a three-season backpacker who hikes late into the fall, you might want a four-season tent or a convertible model.
2 Four-season tents are roughly 10 to 20 percent heavier than three-season models (typically due to extra poles). Convertible tents allow you to add or omit poles and adjust ventilation as conditions dictate.
3 Freestanding tents (those that can stand without the aid of stakes) are very handy. You can move them easily or lift them to shake out debris.
4 Capacity ratings, assigned by individual manufacturers, sometimes tend to be optimistic. A two-person tent may be a tight squeeze for two large adults and their gear.
5 Use a tarp, ground cloth or footprint to extend the life of a tent’s floor.
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