February 24, 2010
What Camping Equipment Suits You
In earlier times, camping was a rare outdoor activity since most people already are sort of camping due to the fact that they already lived in tents. With the evolution of each recorded civilization, so did the house-building and dwellings become fastened in just one location. With people living in fixed and growing locations, the urge to breath fresh air of the woodlands have turned lots of them camping regulars.
Each year, the number of individuals going camping increases and a few of the reasons why is to get a vacation and not to spend too much money. Thanks to modern camping equipments, sheltering and cooking food is easier. Compared to cooking in open flames in the ground, compact LPG-powered stoves burn cleaner and cook faster whereas tents have gone from simple wooden poles and canvass to durable and bendable carbon fibre poles and water proof synthetic fabrics.
Preparing for camping has become easier and modern tents have played a part to this. Tents are vital whether it’s for camping, backpacking or hiking.
Here are a few types of tents to choose from:
Pyramid Tents
Pyramid tents are the simplest form of camping tents where putting up two poles, layered by one big canvas and fasten it on the ground with four stakes. Individuals who desire to rough it up prefer its simplicity and setting it up is pretty easy even for first-timers. However, tents like these are more susceptible to bugs and insects which will contribute to a very unpleasant camping experience. Which is why modern pyramid tents nowadays are made with zippered entryways which also have synthetic fabric canvass and carbon fiber poles and rods.
Dome Tents
Dome Tents are one of the most common and favorite tents. The ability to let rain water slide more effectivle and more faster is not its only advantage but it’s also designed to provide easier entrance and more headroom for its occupants compared to triangular tents. Dome tents typically come with two poles. Dome tents that are modified offer more durability and resilience against heavy rains and strong winds. Additional rods and poles to its overall assembly makes it sturdier to the elements.
Tunnel Tents
Tunnel tents have an uneven space and are tapered lower at the back. Tunnel tents usually come with two poles where one is much shorter than the other one but single-pole varieties also exist. The major advantage of tunnel tents is that they are built lighter. Due to its compact design, tunnel tents are the ideal type of tents for a 1 man tent.
For those who have recently bought a new tent, it is important to keep it dry at all times to prevent moisture damage such as mold and mildew which not only make your tents discolored, but will also make them stinky and a potential health hazard. If your tent is wet, it is good to dry it before storing it. You can dry your tent by hanging it in a long clothesline and let the air dry it. You can also sun-dry it but it’s important to know that ultraviolet rays from the sun can potentially damage the tent fabric. It is recommended not to expose it for prolonged periods under the sun otherwise wear and tear from heat would gradually deteriorate the fabric.
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