What to look for when choosing a tent


Whether you’re in the market for your very first tent or you’re upgrading an old faithful, you’re probably wondering what to look for when choosing a tent. We’ve shared a list of things to look out for and to keep in mind when you’re about to purchase your next tent.
No one wants to be stuffing around the campsite with pegs and poles, racking their brain on how to erect a tent. You can spend more time adventuring and doing the things you love when your tent is an easy and quick set-up. The next time you arrive at your campsite late and are faced with puting up your tent in the dark or when it’s raining, you’ll thank yourself for choosing a tent that sets up fast and easy.
We’ve all been in a situation where our tent emulates a sauna and we accidentally roast ourselves inside during a midday snooze. Even in the chilly snowy mountains an unventilated tent can easily heat up under the day’s sun. Choose a tent that has openings covered by fly nets that will allow fresh air to pass through while keeping out those pesky flies.
Sure, a budget tent will save you dollars, but when your tent doesn’t survive its first night of bad weather, you’ll be wishing you chose a tent made from more durable materials. Seek out tents made from high-quality and waterproof fabrics. These are typically designed not to rip. They also have stitched sealed seams that ensure water doesn’t leak in during a downpour.
Unless you’re in there all on your own, having space inside your tent will allow a larger level of comfort. There’s nothing worse than being squished into a tiny space with your camping buddy, resulting in an uncomfortable and restless sleep. Set yourself up properly for the next day of adventuring by ensuring a good night’s rest. One way to achieve this is by choosing a spacious tent. Tents state the number of people they are designed to sleep on their guide, so make sure you check this ahead of buying.
Whether it’s the mini pockets inside a tent that allow you to place your items or YKK zippers, you should have a rough idea of what features you need your tent to have. Everyone has various needs, likes and dislikes, so shop around and get an idea of what options there are before choosing your tent.
Do you have a 4X4 vehicle you take on your outdoor adventures? Perhaps setting up your tent on the rooftop would be your ideal sleeping station. Being among nature on the ground is wonderful but sometimes it’s enticing to get up and away from the crawling critters on ground level. Consider the pros and cons of both set ups, and decide which type of tent would be best for you and your family.