As with any type of outdoor gear, it is leading to take proper care of your camping tent so it can contribute years of reliable service for yourself and your family. With a little foresight, your overnight camping palpate in a tent, with the glow of the campfire, can be a great chance to enjoy nature, family and friends at their best. This is what memories are made of.
Here are a few tips which may save you both time and dissatisfaction with your tent when considering camping.
If at all possible, I advise practicing setting up your tent at home, before you are in the great outdoors. This will save a lot of inherent dissatisfaction at the campsite, especially if it is getting dark, stormy, very hot or cold, or you are just plain exhausted after a long adventuresome day and are ready to relax. proper tent set-up will avoid the possibility of a saggy, ripped tent and/or broken poles and guy wires. Remember to stake your tent when setting up camp. Even if the weather record sounds clear, a strong wind/rain storm could speedily damage your tent.
Some items to remember to pack for your camping adventure are duct tape and sturdy rope. Duct tape can hold a broken tent zipper ended or patch a hole in a tent or rain fly. It can also mend a broken pole, by wrapping the tape around the splintered break. Sturdy rope can be used as a temporary clothesline, a 'hook' to keep food items suspended overhead, as well as securing items down at the campsite, should a storm brew up.
To avoid the build-up of condensation in your tent while you sleep, always make sure your tent has enough ventilation, even though it may be tempting to close the flaps on a cold night. Your tent has to 'breathe' too.
If it rains and your tent gets wet, be sure to set it up again as soon as inherent to let it dry. Your tent should be hung out to air, after every use, even if it isn't wet. You could also lightly spray your tent with one of many available scents to freshen your tent in making ready of your next camping adventure.
Place some type of ground cloth down before setting up your tent, such as a low-cost, easily available tarp. This will both help keep your tent clean and avoid having your tent torn by rocks on the ground below.
By properly making ready for your outdoor adventure, whether a one-day solo excursion or a week-end or longer trip with a group, family, or friends, your tent is the staple to your camping comfort. Make sure your tent will accommodate your expectations, both in size and durability. Camping is an thrifty way to spend potential time with family and friends by getting back to nature and the great outdoors.
Basic Tent Care