How to choose a tent
All fans of recreation in nature, sooner or laterthink about how to get your own tent, because it is much more convenient to make outings to the forest, to the bank of the river, etc. When buying a tent, it is important to choose the right type, size, functionality, so that rest with a tent was always pleasant. About, how to choose a tent, tells the Land of Soviets.
Tent - an indispensable attribute of hiking tours,various expeditions, mountain ascents, etc. Depending on its purpose, the tents are divided into several types. The main types of tents are assault (extreme), expeditionary, trekking, for base camp, camping.
Assault Tents are designed for difficult weather conditions, such asTypically, such tents are used during long ascents or complex mountain hikes. Assault tents withstand any weather, are easily assembled and disassembled. Thanks to detachable nets in assault tents it is convenient to regulate the microclimate.
Expedition tents are, as the name implies, forexpeditionary expeditions. These tents in something similar to the assault, only they are designed for not very extreme weather conditions. In expedition tents it is convenient to spend an overnight stay in the forests of the middle belt.
The next type is trekking tents. Such tents are not designed for windy and rainy weather. The main purpose of trekking tents is overnight stays along hiking trails on specially equipped parking lots.
Tents for base camp differ from tents of other types in thatare designed for long-term parking. This means that they are able to withstand large wind loads, snow pressure, etc. The volume of tents of this type is usually large, as they are meant for several people.
Camping Tents are considered the most comfortable, they are intendedfor living for 3-4 days or more. Such tents have a lot of weight, they can be transported only on cars or other wheeled vehicles. The pluses of camping tents are their high altitude and sufficient spaciousness, however, these same characteristics can become minuses: in cold weather such tents are not warmed up properly.
Determining the type of tent, you should think about its capacity. Usually tents are designed for a number of people from 1 to 4, there are fewer tents with a capacity of 6 people. If a tent is needed for a hiking trip with a constant movement along the route, it is better to stop the choice for a model with a smaller capacity, since it is easier. If the rest with a tent is planned stationary, then the weight of the tent is usually of secondary importance, and therefore when choosing the capacity guided by personal desires and needs.
During outdoor recreation, the tent is the only roof over your head. Therefore, before choose a tentit is important to check whether it corresponds to the mainpracticality and comfort requirements. So, for example, a tent should be well protected from rain, and therefore must be made of moisture-proof material, have a protective skirt, special sizing. In addition, the tent must necessarily be windproof, have good ventilation.
Today Such kind of products as tents are widely represented in sports and tourism stores, and therefore you can find different models of tents forat very different prices. Most often, prices are objective, since they are formed on the basis of the quality and quantity of materials used for making tents, as well as the availability of additional options. But sometimes you can meet tents that are more expensive than all others just because the brand that produces them is more advertised than everyone else.
That's why it's important not to take immediately the cheapest tents, or the most expensive ones. The best thing consult with someone from experienced tourists: they will be able to tell what the shortcomings and advantages of these or those tents.
