Most of us love to go hiking, but not everyone can find the right tent for this. Many people mistakenly think that a tent is a tent and there is nothing to fool around. Of course, this is not the case, the design, material and the size and weight depending on it all matter, especially if you are going on a long trip. Let's try to consider some important points when choosing a tent.
There are many options, and in order to find the right one, you need to answer the question: what type of tourism and recreation do you prefer? Already proceeding from this, you can choose a model that suits you.
If you prefer camping, then you can safely take a large tent, regardless of its weight. Such tents are called camping. It provides a large and tall tent, often equipped with windows and a vestibule. Such a tent can be safely taken for recreation with the whole family or a large company. The pluses of such a tent, of course, can be attributed to its size, in it you can safely move in full growth and arrange everything you need. The disadvantages are not a small weight and it is more difficult to warm up such a tent than a medium size one.
If you are a hiking or cycling enthusiast, a trekking tent is your option. Its main advantages are compactness and weight. In such a tent, provided that it is made of high quality, everything is fine, but it is worth remembering that a trekking tent is not designed for low temperatures, and in heavy rain and wind it is also not very comfortable in it.
Weight plays a big role if you are going on a mountain trip. A heavy tent will make your ascent to the summits much more difficult. An assault tent has been created for this kind of tourism. It is also called ultralight or alpine. These tents are easy to set up, withstand strong wind and rain, but they are small, which means they are cramped. Another disadvantage is the price, a high-quality assault tent costs a lot.
Tents have their own seasonal purpose and there are three types of them, not four, as some mistakenly think. These are summer ones - designed exclusively for hot weather. Cloth, ventilation, and other gadgets will help withstand the heat. Winter tents, as the name implies, are made for cold weather. They are distinguished by their stable construction and material density.
And the third type of tents is three-season (spring, autumn, summer), such a tent can be called universal.
As for the size of the tent, there is a standard definition: single, double, and so on. Here, decide for yourself. In terms of length and width, there are also non-standard options; you can find any on the Internet.
