Saturday, June 17, 2017

How To Choose The Best Indy Camping Tent

By Shirley Olson


Camping is not what it used to be. You can enjoy spending time in nature in one beautiful, spacious and airy Indy camping tent. These lovely tents are available in different sizes, and you can choose the size that is just perfect for you and your family members or friends. But, before that, here are some important tips for you.

The size matters, and in this case, it is not so easy as it sounds. The best thing you can do is to take a look at several displayed models, just to get an idea how large they really are. Don't forget about all those things you have to store in your tent, and make sure that it will be enough space for all of you as well.

Larger, spacious tents usually have one common area that can be divided into separate rooms, and some have bedrooms that you can fold away if you want. Main entrance often converts into a porch, and sometimes there are also really nice side doors you can easily convert into lovely canopies. New designs offer really high level of flexibility, and it is rather hard to choose the most beautiful model.

When it comes to pitching, there are two basic models, the one with poles and the inflatable type. Poles give your tent stability and rigidity, and this type requires little more skill when it comes to pitching. Inflatable models are much easier to pitch, because you simply have to inflate them. They are still really strong and reliable.

If you buy the inflatable tent, you will probably get the pump as well. Most models can be easily set within twenty minutes, while pole models might require more time and effort, but you can get more space for your money. On the other hand, some inflatable models are really lightweight, as little as twelve pounds, and really easy to manage.

Fully sewn-in groundsheet is probably the best option, although it adds up total weight. It will keep the bugs away and make your camping life easier and more comfortable. Although inflatables are easier to manage, there is another option for beginners that are more interested in pole types. Tunnel tents are quite easy to pitch, because there are no crossings of poles to contend with.

Another thing you might be interested in is the number of inflation points. Inflatable models usually have only one of these, but larger models might have more. It makes things a little bit more complicated, but also provides additional security and rigidity. The same thing is with the inflatable chamber diameter. If it is larger, the stability will be better.

Another thing to be careful about is the hydro-static head rating. This actually stands for the water resistance of the material your tent is made of. It is better to choose the higher number, obviously. Good quality material should resist at least 4000 mm of water before it leaks. More adventurous campers should choose 6000 mm or higher. It will affect the price, but it's worth it.




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