Most family camping is done at easy to get to campsites.  You just need to pull up to the site in your car and walk a few yards to where you plan to set up camp.  Some families enjoy a more rugged camping experience.  If you plan on hiking into your site you want
to make sure you can bring a lightweight tent that isn’t going to add too much extra weight to your backpacks.

The Sierra Designs Lightning XT Four is a great option for families looking for 4 man tents that are strong, durable 3 season tents, without the size of a large cabin tent.  It also can double as a bigger 2 man tent if you are just looking for… 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