Tents For Winter – What to Consider Before You Buy One
Quality winter tents (also called 4 season tents) are designed to shield you from wind, cold and forms of precipitation while providing ventilation.
Before I get into some factors of choosing a good winter tent, keep in mind that the usage of a winter/four season tent doesn't need to be restricted to winter conditions - it will work in good or mild conditions as well. Remember that although you can use your 4 season tent in warm weather, many of them trap heat and don't have the ventilation to keep you cool - unless it's a lightweight 4 season tent.
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 Outdoor Camping Tent 2-Person-4-Season Single Layer Green Water Resistant  US $29.99
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 Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1 Expedition Tent, 3-Person 4-Season New NWT US $360.00
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 EUREKA 4 SEASON TENT US $299.00
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Now, the camping tent you buy should...
- keep out the cold,
- ventilate well,
- stand up to strong winds,
- brush off heavy snow, and
- ward off all forms of precipitation.
If you'll be backpacking, you want to buy a lightweight tent so you can easily carry it around.
Winter camping tents are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, but here are three factors to consider before you buy your winter tent...
Size Is Important
Winter campers spend lots of time inside their tents as compared to summer campers. For this reason you really want to buy the right size tent. There are tents small enough for 1 person and large enough to hold 10+. You might even think about buying a tent that is slightly bigger than what you need.
For example, if you need to sleep 3, consider buying a 4 person tent to ensure you'll have plenty of space.
Strong Frame
The tent poles should be sturdy. The frame should be made of extra strength carbon fiber or aluminum rather than fiberglass or customary aluminum which can easily fracture.
Storage
You want a tent with storage options for your gear. You want to be able to move about in your tent without crushing anything.
If you have two or more rooms, one space can be your "foyer" for storing boots, wet outerwear, etc.
Storage pockets will also make it easier to locate those handy items when you need them.
Armed with a good four season tent, equipment and the right know-how, you'll be comfortable no matter the weather conditions.
Terrence Banks runs an online tent store. Shop from a variety of dome tents and 3 season tents
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