How to Pick the Ideal Tent For Your Outdoor Activities

Every outdoor enthusiast understands how important it is to have a quality tent that will fit their specific needs. If you’re new to the adventure of exploring the great Australian outdoors and aren’t sure where to start looking for the perfect tent, and what to look for when shopping for one – you’re in the right place. As is the case with most things nowadays, you’ll find the widest selection of tents and other outdoor equipment online relatively easy. So, as long as you know what to look for, you’ll have an easy time choosing the ideal tent for your specific wants and needs.

The first thing you need to pay attention to is the tent’s size. The most important thing to remember when looking through all the different tents at outdoor equipment online stores is that no tent can accommodate as many people as the label claims. A 4-person tent can probably accommodate 3, but as far as comfortable accommodation goes, it’ll probably fit 2 people best. Tent manufacturers don’t take into account space for baggage and other utilities. So if you’re a 4 person family, look for a 6 person tent.

Next, you’ll have to consider the conditions of use, as different tents are suited for different environments. A summer, 1-season tent will be made of lightweight materials, have decent ventilation, and probably it won’t be suitable to be used in harsher conditions. A 3-season tent, on the other hand, is more likely to survive harsher conditions like heavy rains and winds, and provide sufficient protection from the cold.

Winter tents aren’t that commonly used in Australia, as we have mild winters. However, if you plan on camping somewhere where it snows, then you need a winter tent as opposed to a 3-season one. If you’re a “fair-weather camper”, and only go camping when the weather is sunny and nice, then you don’t need a top-shelf tent.

And lastly, you need to consider how easy setting up an using the tent is. You might come across an appealing tent that has a lot of room and storage areas, but will it require a small army to set it up? The last thing you want after reaching your destination is to spend hours trying to put your tent up. That being said, ease of use is crucial. However, if you do get a tent that takes some time to set up, at least practice setting it up at home so that you have an idea of the steps you need to take and save time. YouTube videos can also help with this, as there are plenty of tutorials for almost every type of tent available.