How to choose a tent for camping

So you go camping! Choosing a tent that suits your style, needs, and locations can be a fun task. Make sure you’re not overwhelmed by bells, whistles, and offers. While all of that can be great, you really need to focus on a few key points to make sure your home away from home is everything you want and need, including comfort!

Over the river and through the…?

No, that’s not how the song goes, but you really need to consider where you’re going: the weather, the length of your trip, the seasons you plan to use the store in. For example, would you use the same tent in Florida as in Canada? Depending on the time of year, this may be true, but if you’re looking for shelter from the snow, you’re unlikely to choose the same tent you would for a humid Florida summer. Make sure your tent provides protection from the elements and is made of fire retardant material; think of all the heaters or fire you may need to light if the night cools down. If you are looking for a one-size-fits-all tent, then you need to go camping in the summer. If not, take these tips and let the investigation begin!

How much do you want to work?

So, you’re either camping on a mission or camping for pleasure, right? Either way, when choosing a tent for camping, you need to decide how much work you would like to put into setting up the camp. Depending on the size of the tent (base this on how many people will sleep inside your tent), you can get tents that are so small they are built into a backpack. Obviously these are smaller tents used for 1-2 people. The next type of tent is attached to the ground with ropes and stakes; these require more work and are easier with the help of two people (although one person is more than capable). Next, you have your pop up marquee, which does just that – it pops up with a few simple steps (follow the instructions). So depending on how much labor you are interested in, how many people you are taking camping, and how much space you have to transport the necessities, you can determine what your home away from home will look like.

That was easy!

So now you have all the key components for choosing a tent! You will be guided through the process by answering all the questions you have read here. This way, you can be answering more questions and delegating tasks like “who finds the firewood?”