Backpacking Tents


Backpacking tents are durable, yet light weight to minimize the load.  They provide great shelter from the elements while backpacking.

Backpacking tents make great shelters

Backpacking is fun and adventurous.  Most backpackers use backpacking tents because they are lighter and manageable. They can serve as reliable refuges from a storm.  Backpacking tents can be large enough for the family or small like a tight cocoon to keep the bugs off.   If you are planning to go for a camping trip with a small number of people, this is perfect.  However, before going on your camping trip, it is necessary to research what backpacking tents to buy.

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You should always consider the number of people who will be in a tent.  Also, try to check the weather information; how heavy the snow or the rain may be.  Always make sure that you have extra gear with you.   Your choice of backpacking tents should be well tested and well known for its durability.

 Backpacking tents are noticeably lightweight with a compact fold size.  Backpacking tents maximize thermal efficiency while minimizing overall weight.  Some of these are ideal for casual backpackers or as starter tents for new campers.  These make a great choice as camping accessories because of their time-tested and multi-purpose shelter popularity.
 
Backpacking tents are perfect for spring, summer and fall use.  They feature superior ventilation and excellent performance from the wind and rain.  Try to choose the 3 season-2 person free standing backpacking tents with vestibule, rain fly and ground tarps.  This will allow you to set up the tents anywhere, camp in most weather, have plenty of room for your gear and withstand rain showers.

 Backpacking tents are great to protect campers from heavy snows and winds.  Ultra light backpackers often created shelter that used their trekking poles for the frame to minimize weight.  Furthermore, backpacking tents come in different types and sizes.  You can choose a dome style, providing ample headroom, which maximizes the ability to sit upright during moderate weather conditions.  However, a modified dome is also a better choice for wind resistance.  Another choice could be hoop or tunnel which typically have a higher section in front, but do not have enough room to move around.  For snow camping, you should choose a pyramid style because of its waterproof feature.  Freestanding is another design for backpacking tents that is more convenient.  Excellent for rain and wind protection, the single wall or double wall construction is the best choice.  They might look similar, but each has a major different purpose.

 You may also want to invest in a lightweight backpack hammock tent to take along for camping or relaxing in the hot sun.  Fall asleep listening to the sound of water trickling over some moss covered rocks.

Backpacking tents can make you feel refreshed and excited at the wonderful things surrounding you.  You can enjoy a view from the mountains; something that you can never get enough of.  You probably will be coming back time after time, to make great memories once you have tried backpacking.  The choices of backpacking tents really matters, so make sure to know what you really need and want and enjoy the great outdoors.

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The North Face Mica 12 - 1 Person Tent (Spring 2010)
 
Sierra Designs Electron 1 Person Tent (Fall 2009)
Marmot Abode 2P - 2 Person Tent (Spring 2010)