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Tent Camping, Fun Just Waiting To Be Unfolded in a Few Minutes.Tent camping! What a great way to get your feet wet in the campground. These can be set up in a matter of minutes. Some tents just "pop" open and some have poles you have to put together. Either way, a tent is an easy travel companion if you plan to stay outside. You can get tents for 1 person, 2-4 people, 5-8 people or even up to 12 people. The more people you need to "house", the bigger and more complicated it is to set up. It will take more than one person to set up a large tent. It may be a good idea to set the tent up in your yard at home before your camping adventure. Then, when you get to your camping area, you won't spend a lot of time trying to figure out the instructions to put it up. It will not take nearly as long the second time as it did the first time. You can spend more on fun and less on work!! You can find tents in just about any fabric made for outdoor use. Be sure you get one that is waterproof. If you cannot find one waterproof, you can get some water repellant to put on the seams of the tent to repel water. This comes in tubes and is easy to apply. Be sure to coat the seams according to the directions on the tube. You can find the sealer in the camping or outdoor department of your favorite store. Some tents have a rain fly you can add to the top of the tent. You can also get a "porch" for your tent. These are nice to have for outdoor equipment like coolers, chairs and your camping equipment. These tents will bring years of fun with minimal care. If your tent gets wet, be sure to dry it out completely before rolling and storing it. It will mildew and will have a horrible smell if it is stored wet. Double check all the storage bags in the tent to make sure you have everything out before tear down. It would not be fun to remember your car keys are in the tent after you have everything stored and loaded in your vehicle to go home! Do not allow the tent to stay out in the sun for many days. The sun will eventually break down the fabric. It will change colors and start to lose it's durability. You can put a rolled tent in a backpack if you plan to hike to your camping spot. They are very lightweight and are not space hogs. You can stay in wooded areas or open areas as long as the ground is clean. Be sure to remove sticks and rocks from underneath the tent floor. You will have holes in the floor if you don't. Make sure tree limbs are healthy if you plan to sleep in the wooded area. A rotten tree limb may fall if the wind blows and could cause unwanted accidents to the tent or even to you. Find a level spot that is clear of tree roots or stumps. These make for lumpy sleeping not to mention damage to your tent.
If you are going tent camping, please let someone know your location. You never know what will happen and if you have an emergency, someone needs to know how to get to you. It is always a good idea to take a cell phone or even a flare with you. Safety is always something you want to think about ahead of time, because we all have 20/20 hindsight. Make your camping trip a memorable one with a happy ending.
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