| ior articles we've discussed how to choose a tent | | | | structure. It forms a tunnel of sorts. These tents tend |
| based on considerations of weather and number of | | | | to be lightweight and very easy to set up. They are |
| people that will be sleeping in it. In this article we'll look | | | | popular with backpackers and not suggested for very |
| at different styles of tents. | | | | windy conditions. They may also require staking. |
| There are many different tent styles available to | | | | Vis-a-vis tents are very popular with family and group |
| choose from. Frame tents, ridge tents, dome tents, | | | | campers. What they do is offer separate sleeping |
| geodesic tents, vis-a-vis tents, hoop tents and touring | | | | areas on either end of the tent with a shared living |
| tents. | | | | space in the center, making for excellent privacy. |
| When you see a ridge tent you'll probably immediately | | | | There are two bedroom and four bedroom models. |
| think of the cub scouts or of old military tents. Ridge | | | | Remember our suggestions from our prior articles. |
| tents are the most basic of tents. Due to their | | | | First, don't buy a tent you can't actually enter. Go to a |
| structure the most headroom is directly down the | | | | show room, see the tent first hand. Lie down in it, stand |
| center of the tent. This tent is held down by guy ropes | | | | up in it, roll a sleeping bag out in it, then think about how |
| and pegs. They are very simple to set up. | | | | many will be sleeping in it. You will need more room |
| Frame tents are the type that most camping families | | | | than you think. Also, experienced campers will tell you |
| use. They offer much usable space inside. They are | | | | that you can cut the number of people the |
| sturdy and have a sturdy frame of lightweight poles. | | | | manufacturer suggests will be comfortable in the tent |
| These tents are held down by guy ropes and pegs. | | | | by half. If they say it's a 4 person tent most likely it'll be |
| Some of these tents offer separate rooms making | | | | most comfortable for 2 people. You also have to |
| them nice for family camping trips. | | | | consider the amount of gear that you'll be taking on |
| Hoop tents are as implied by the name formed by a | | | | the trip that you'll need to stow in the tent. |
| series of two or three hoops that give the tent it's | | | | |