A camping trip for just a couple of people is a great way to get away from mundane everyday life.  However, space in tents can be very limited. That is why you should consider getting a 3 man tent instead of a 2 man tent. They are a great option and usually are about the same price.  The one difference is how much room it’s going to provide which is often important.  Here are three times you should consider getting a 3 man tent.

1.  You are tall or weigh more than the average person.  Sure 2 people can fit inside but can any of your stuff or your feet even?   Also, you don’t know what the standard they are comparing measurements to.   They… Continue reading

If you are looking for an affordable 1 man tent the biggest issue you are going to come across is space, since you already know what tent size you want. You will have many options from different brands and in varying price ranges and sizes.  Most likely if you are solo camping you aren’t too concerned about having massive amounts of space and you wouldn’t want to look at cabin tents for just yourself to sleep in!  You are camping solo or backpacking or cycling for an extended period of time and just want something that is lightweight and will do a pretty good job at keeping you out of bad weather. 
However, space isn’t just about how many people can sleep in the tent.  It also… Continue reading

Being able to spend time outdoors with your family is a great way to build bonds that you can’t get in any other way.  Family cabin tents are great options for families wanting to share the outdoors together. They tend to be much larger than most tents and have bigger doorways, more windows and sometimes screened in porches.  The windows, doorways and porches make a huge difference in helping to create good ventilation within the tent walls.  The biggest benefit of cabin tents is that they are designed like a little cabin or home.  Think back to the 1800’s to the small houses families lived in.  They were no where near spacious compared to today’s standards but families managed to live in these small structures.  This is exactly… Continue reading

Tent sizes can affect the price and the weight of your tent, making it a very important factor in your search for cheap tents.  So one thing you need to narrow down is whether or not you can bring a heavy tent with you, you might not want to do this if you are hiking in to your campsite.  You also need to consider how much space you and those you are traveling with need to feel comfortable and if you plan on bringing an air mattress or something else that will take up a lot of space. Cheap tents can range from a 1 man tent to 10+ man tents.

1 Man Tents are great hiking tents, bike tents or shelter tents… Continue reading

Tents are a basic and important part of the camping experience and the outdoor life.  Although they are not completely necessary they can make a camping experience much more comfortable and allow privacy in busy campsites.  On one backpacking trip I learned just how much I valued tents and the shelter they provide.  The group I was with decided we didn’t need a tent so that our backpacks could be lighter.  It is something we ended up regretting when we woke up with a bear standing over us!  I’ve also camped in wet and rainy weather and was happy to have something keeping the water out.

The number one concern for most campers is finding cheap tents or in, other words, a high quality tent at a low price.  … Continue reading