Today, camping equipment stores have a large selection of different tents. Therefore, the main task of the buyer is not to get confused and choose exactly the one that will become a reliable refuge during the trip.
Instructions
Step 1
First, decide what exactly you need a tent for, what size, in what conditions you will use it, what time of year, etc. After all, not only the design of the "camp house" depends on all this, but also its cost. So, for example, buying expeditionary class equipment designed for difficult climatic conditions and high mountains, for family trips to the forest or to the river bank, you will not only spend extra money, but you will not be able to fully appreciate all the advantages of your purchase.
Step 2
Then determine the financial framework: how much you are willing to spend on the purchase. Explore offers for the sale of tents. Ask for reviews of manufacturers and product quality. Keep in mind that an expensive tent is not always the best one. At the same time, do not pursue cheapness at the expense of quality. Select the products that are optimal for you in terms of price-quality ratio.
Step 3
When choosing a tent, pay attention to the awning, as first of all protection from bad weather depends on it. It is advisable that it be made of polyester or ripstop, because nylon loses its strength in the sun. In addition, the nylon awning has another unpleasant property: it stretches when wet, for example, during a long rain.
Step 4
When inspecting the product you like, do not forget to check the seams. They should be neat and well glued. Find the waterproof rating on the product. It is indicated by a four-digit number in millimeters of water column. Naturally, the higher it is, the better. But the minimum value of this indicator should not be lower than 2500 for the awning and 3000 for the floor.
Step 5
Examine the frame. The stability and strength of the entire structure depends on the racks. It is safer if they are made of duralumin rather than plastic and are attached to the tent with pockets rather than ropes, hooks or Velcro. Please note that the awning must not come into contact with the inner fabric (if the tent is double-layer), otherwise moisture will penetrate inside.
