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The qualities suitable in a backpacking tent are dissimilar from those tents being pitched next to a car in a camping ground. The largest difference being that the backpacking tent will be deported with you and hence, should be small and light. Most modern two person tent weight around four to five lbs. whereas a spacious family camping tent can weigh twenty lbs or more. Solo or individual person tents can weigh less than 3 lbs and are great whenever you are hiking alone. Even so, if you are hiking with someone else, it normally works out better weight wise to split the gear and bring a two person tent.

The quality of the tent is more significant when backpacking because there's usually nowhere to dry out if the tent begins leaking. Although a top quality tent isn't necessary, cheap discount store tents should only be applied if the forecast calls for clear weather.

Being tired, wet, and cold knowing the next dry place is at least ten miles away on a rocky trail will quickly put a damper on what should be an enjoyable outdoor experience.

There are 2 common ways that tent poles are attached to the tent. One is using sleeves that the poles' slide through and then another is applying clips that latch over the poles. About some tents even use a combination of clips and sleeves. In general, clip grounded designs are easier and faster to bring about, while the sleeve based designs are stronger and can be easily fixed with a needle and thread decently at the camp site. For almost all conditions, I consider the clips are a whole lot strong and are broadly better for from how quickly they provide the tent to be set up and dismantled.

Free standing tents seem to have become the norm. Their primary advantage is that they can be set up without being staked into the ground. Stakes are still important to keep the tent from blowing around, but the stakes usually do not need to be driven far into the ground. Staked tents tend to be a bit lighter than free standing tents, but need to be staked solidly into the ground to hold their shape. Staked tents can be difficult to set up or keep up if the soil is hard or rocky. I've become a convert from staked tents to freestanding tents after bending multiple tent pegs beyond repair trying to pitch the tent on hard rocky ground.

Double wall tents are tents that require a separate rain fly to keep out water. Although they are slightly heavier than their single walled counterparts and take a bit longer to set up, they are usually less expensive, warmer, and hold up better in wet conditions. While the lower weight specifications and small packing size of the single wall tents make them attractive, the double wall tents are generally a better deal economically.

Three season tents are just that; tents designed for Spring, Summer, and Fall camping. Few people go backpacking in the winter compared to the other three seasons, so the vast majority of tents sold are three season tents. Four season tents are built from heavier materials in order to hold up against the winter weather and are bulkier and harder to carry. Some manufacturers offer a 3+ season tent if you are camping early in the Spring or late in the Fall; but unless you are planning specifically to camp in the winter months a three season tent is more than sufficient without undue bulk and weight.

Whenever you do not consume the room to hold on your shoes in the tent with you, vestibules are a great place to hold them dry and yet outside the main tent. Some vestibules allow sufficient for an overhang to allow the screen or even the door to be exposed during the rain. I personally enjoy feeling the breeze from a storm, although I am dry inside the tent. Most people probably wouldn't consider the vestibule worth the weight, but they are a dainty luxury.

While different individuals will select different tents based on various factors, understanding the fundamentals differences between tents can help you pick the tent design that fits your hiking style and conditions. Select a Tent that is a good fit for your camping needs, and your outdoor weekends will be truly enjoyable.