Tents are a very essential part of camping. I have used many different types of tents of the past few years.
This tent is great. I had room in the front in a great little vestibule to stick my gear. There was also a lot of room in the main section of the tent. I was able to see out the vestibule without getting wet.
If you don't have to carry it very far, this would be a 5 out of 5 in my opinion.
This a new style of canvas tent pictured to the left. I have not stayed in this particular brand, but I have stayed in ones like it. I loved it. This is great for a multi night stay in one site.
One thing I have found is that there seem to be hundreds of options as to what to take with you when you go camping. One of the first things to consider is during what seasons do I like to camp the most. There are different tents designed for different weather patterns and different temperatures.
The main types of tents that I have found are: 4-seasons, 3-seasons, backpacker, bug shelter, top-only (floorless). There are more, but today I would like to focus on three of the 4-season tents.
4-Seasons
These seem to be able to resist all types of weather. They are specially designed to withstand heavy rain and snowfall. Most of the tents seem to have extra support along the top of the tent to hold more weight and give better structure to the sides of the tent. They also have very little area on the top for snow and ice to accumulate and weight the tent down.
Many of the tents that are four seasons have a special tarp or cover that goes over the entire tent. This cover can often times be removed to allow more airflow during good camping and some of the tents even have flaps that can be drawn up and people can look out through clear plastic to see the starts or to gaze into their surroundings.
Examples
Ozark Trail 16' x 9.5' Family Dome Tent
This tent is huge. It is one of Walmart's specials. The tent holds 7 people very easily. On of my scouts brought this on a camp out. His dad stayed in a troop tent and and all 8 members of his patrol stayed in this tent.
Since then I have stayed in various versions of this tent. It is great because I can almost stand up in the middle. Tall people don't have to stay on their knees, they are free to move around.
The only problem with this tent is that with all that area comes weight. Weighing in at over 45lb this tent is not made to be moved very far by one person. Another problem is that because of its size, it can be hard to assemble by oneself. It can be done, but it is hard.
All in all this tent receives a 4 out of 5.
Eureka Four Season 3 Person Expedition Tent
Eureka Four Season 3 Person Expedition Tent
This tent is great. I had room in the front in a great little vestibule to stick my gear. There was also a lot of room in the main section of the tent. I was able to see out the vestibule without getting wet.There was plenty of room for two people. We could have been a little tighter and held one more making this a three person tent.
This would not be my first choice for backpacking in good weather. This is because it is more than 11 lb. If I thought the weather might be bad and I was with at least one other person, sure this would be great.
If you don't have to carry it very far, this would be a 5 out of 5 in my opinion.
Canvas 9x8 4 person tent
This a new style of canvas tent pictured to the left. I have not stayed in this particular brand, but I have stayed in ones like it. I loved it. This is great for a multi night stay in one site.When I stayed in this tent, I felt very secure, even during a hail storm. This tent is not free standing, it must be secured to the ground.
The awning in the front provides a great area to focus attention and allow for fun. Due to its design, it will not withstand strong winds or really heavy snowfall. The tent weight over 56 lb.
All in all a 4 out of 5
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