Tent Styles - A Discussion Of Family Style Tents

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Camping is an activity that many families enjoy. Being outdoors for a few days with your children is an excellent way to bond with them. However, being uncomfortable by using a tent not designed for your requirements can be frustrating. A little information on what to look for in a tent for your family can create memories for a lifetime.

The size of the tent may be the most important thing to look at. Depending on how many people will be camping can dictate how large it should be. Manufacturers produce products stating their recommendations on the number of people that can use a particular size. Typically, these recommendations are accurate for sleeping.

If you want more comfort or you bring a lot of gear, you may want to look at a larger size model. For instance, if there are four people camping you could be well served with a 4- person tent. But a 6-person tent will give additional room for pets or air mattresses to spread out and sleep on. Larger tents are typically a little more expensive, heavier and take longer to setup and take down, but can provide more comfort.

Tepees

Teepee tents may be the oldest style there is. They typically have adequate room for sleeping and storage. They are high in the middle for standing but get lower as you move away from the center. Setup and take down is fairly quick as there is only a center pole and stakes that keep it up. One thing to consider is most teepee tents do not come with a floor. An additional ground sheet or tarp should be purchased to complete the setup.

A-Frames

A-frame tents are also an older style. They are held up on each side by a pole and a pole runs down the center to complete the frame. Stakes and tie lines are usually required to secure the sides and top. Like the teepee, the a-frame models are adequate for sleeping and storage and are taller in the center. A-frames take a little longer to setup and take down due to the extra poles and tie lines.

Domes

Dome tents are becoming very popular. They are typically made with lightweight waterproof materials. Some models are made with the poles built in so setup and take down is easier. The dome design allows for more standing room. Floor plans can be square, rectangular or hexagonal allowing additional room. Some family model tents contain two separate domes with a flysheet or a living area between them. These are good designs for privacy for parents and children in separate areas.

When looking for a tent head down to the local sporting goods store. Many stores will have a number of tents setup for display purposes. Take the entire family with you so you can see how much space you may need. Find the model you have chosen in the box so you know how much it weighs and that those moving it into and out of a vehicle can handle it easily. Then enjoy your outdoor experience.

Keith Quain is a writer who specializes in sports and outdoor activities. You can check out his latest website at Quechua Tents, where he provides unbiased reviews and buying advice for a range of tents, including the Quechua 2 Second, Base Seconds 4.2, T4.1 B, and much more.

What Makes Camping a Great Family Vacation

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Do you remember back when you were just a young kid and Dad would come home from work and say, "let's go fishing?" I remember when I was around ten years old my Dad would come home from work and say "hey kid, let's get our rods and go fishing." I was not much on the fishing but I did love the one on one time that I had with my dad on those fishing trips, but what I liked most were the family vacation camping trips. So maybe your family was not like mine, but it is never too late to have a family vacation camping trip.

Some camping areas have log cabins, boat ramps, paddle boats, and many more activities that will make your family vacation camping trip the best family vacation ever. Families can rent cabins and spend a weekend and sometimes a week cooking out and fishing and swimming.

When camping, you might want to bring a radio so that you can keep up with the weather, but other than that, you really do not need any electronic devices. During the day you could fish, swim, and play volleyball maybe even some badminton. Sandwiches are always a family favorite and easy meal when on a camping trip. After lunch, mom and dad can hunker down, enjoy a good book, and relax while the kids play. Nature hikes are a great way to spend some of your family vacation time when on a camping trip.

Camping is a good and fun way to bring the family back together. Camping does not have any distractions such as a cell phone, Game Boy, or television. Sit around a campfire and eat s'mores while telling scary stories until you fall asleep. Your family will love the closeness and fun time memories you are creating.

Camping in log cabins is not the only way to enjoy camping. You can camp in tents and RVs as well. It is even fun to camp out underneath the stars. Having the stars as your roof is beautiful and you will be able to look for constellations and falling stars while you lay in your sleeping bag.

There is nothing like hanging out with your family playing games and fishing on a camping trip. Many families have a family vacation camping trip family reunion. Imagine having about 100 or more family members to come together and share recipes, pictures, and just catch up on family news. For such a large group you might want to cheat a little and have barbeque catered in for the whole family, but it will still be a lot of fun.

What is so sad is that young people today just are not into camping. They are more into television or Game Boys or cell phones. A family vacation is a time to get to know each other.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Family Tent Camping Should Be Your Next Vacation

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Reason #1 - Perfect for All Ages

Camping is one of the few things that can appeal to everyone from toddlers to teens. There is hiking, canoeing, exploring, and everything in between. It can also provide a break from our high-tech sedentary world giving us a fresh breath of outdoor living and fun. Living in a family tent is a lot of fun-you quickly learn that you can live without television, the internet, video games and texting.

Reason #2 - Economics

In today's economy, many families are struggling to find funds to entertain their family for vacations or outings. Camping is very economical way to really have fun with your family without breaking the budget. Troubles seem to fade as you settle into a way of living that you can never really create anywhere else.

Reason #3 - Weekend or Weeklong Trip

Camping doesn't mean you have to be a backpacker, carrying everything with you into the wilderness. Modern camping captures the idealistic notion of enjoying nature and getting away from the busy pace of our daily grind. There are plenty of good camp stoves available, too. Remember to keep it simple and easy. My suggestion is to plan a few meals ahead of time that do not require cooking-maybe just heating. Pre-planning meals and food snacks will make camping more enjoyable. Think of foods that can be cooked individually (like meatballs and hot dogs on a stick) so that everyone can simply cook their own when they are ready!

Reason #4 - Easy Tent Handling and Setup

Today family tents are simple to set-up and take down. It is no longer necessary to labor away at with complex directions to stake, or setup a tent. Most of the family tents have a few steps to follow to get the tent all setup! This is great because it means that almost anyone can do this chore. Some of the dome tents have a 'pop-up' feature that literally sets up on their own with almost no involvement by campers at all. Takedown is just as easy, which can be a relief especially when everyone is anxious to clean up the site and head home.

Technology has revolutionized family tent materials. The weight of family tents and dome tents is much lighter and the cost is much lower. Most family tents including those that accommodate 4 to 8 people can actually be carried easily or over your shoulder or carried in backpack style to your campgrounds. This is a nice benefit for those campers that like sites that are not directly next to parking lots or that aren't accessible for parking next to their desired campsite location.

Reason #5 - Camping has always been a family favorite

The new design technology has made the family tent camping experience a more enjoyable one. Pre-planning to get the family tent that will serve your family's needs will go a long way towards creating a memorable family camping trip. Family tents are now feature-rich with multiple rooms for storage and privacy.

Sleeping under the stars will relax you, energize you, and allow you to focus your attention on the best and free things around you- your family/friends and nature's wonders.

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