21Jul2024
Camping Tent Features
Here are some basic camping tent features (with descriptions) to look out for when finding a good camping tent. (more…)
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How to Choose a Camping Tent
No tent is built alike. At least, it certainly seems that way. There are countless types of tents to choose from, each with its own unique features and functions. Choosing the right tent for your camp trip can become overwhelming, even for an experienced camper. Every camper has different needs, so having set requirements in mind when making your tent purchase will ensure that you buy the best one. Ho
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Autumn Camping Tips
Camping isn’t really an all year round activity, but camping in the autumn can be a real joy. Below are a few helpful autumn camping tips that I’ve learned in the last few years when camping in the autumn! Autumn Camping Tips: Keep all your camping equipment together- It sounds simple, but I know someone who forgot their poles! Test it out- If you haven’t used your tent for a while, try to put i
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Top Tips for Family Tents
Your family tent will be your house and home for the duration of your camping trip. The tent you choose will probably be the most important piece of gear you buy. A good tent, taken care of properly, will last a lifetime and will let you sleep soundly at night without needing to worry about rain, wind, bugs or other creatures of the night. Select the best tent you can afford, set it up properly, take care o
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Tips for Lightweight Camping
I recently completed a four day solo camping trip in Finnish Lapland, just north of the Arctic Circle. My complete outfit weighed twenty-nine pounds. I know there are ultralight campers who carry even less, but in my experience, most people take far too much and there really is no need. Here's some tips which come from experience. How to go Lightweight Camping: Get a modern tent When I started camping in
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Backpacking Tips: You’re not too Old to Backpack
After my children grew up and left home, I decided to walk the Cumbria Way - a beautiful 70 mile trail across the mountains and valleys of the Lake District of England. I had pre-booked accommodation for each night so my itinerary was fixed. How I envied the freedom of the backpackers I met, but could a sixty-year-old woman carry enough gear for a solo camping trip? Don't just think it, do it! You're n
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Finding Your Tent in the Dark at Music Festivals
Music festivals usually last for two or three days; the campsites are characterized by fields covered in tents. So how do you find your tent after dark? Here are my tips for finding your tent in the dark at music festivals. Tips For Finding Your Tent: Flashlight or Torches- Take a torch (flashlight) or head torch with you when you go to the music arena so that you have a way to see after dark. Solar L
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