The right tent can make all the difference on a trip, and there are many different styles of tents and modes of travel to consider before making a purchase. Choosing the wrong tent can be an expensive mistake, and make your camping experience memorable for all the wrong reasons. If you are new to all of this, or just buying a tent for the first time, these are some of the most important questions you will want to consider before you spend your hard earned cash.
How are you getting to camp?
Or what activity are you planning?
If it’s human powered then you’re walking/biking/climbing/etc. there. You’ll want a lightweight and compact backpacking tent since you will be carrying it and everything else you need to live. Ideally it should weigh about 2 pounds per person and fit inside a pack. Lightweight is GREAT. Groups can carry...
