Sizing tents up
When purchasing camping tents it is at very best to consider sizing it up rather than just basing it on the number of people that are to use such tent. As we all know, hiking tents come in a wide variety of sizes. There are even tents whose names are specific to the number of people that can fit inside e.g. 4 man tents and 6 person tents. There are also tents that are named basing on the non- numerical capacity or possible collective noun it can accommodate e.g. family camping tents and army tents.
This is where it gets really tricky for novice campers and tent users. Outdoor camping tents are normally rated by the number of people that it can house. If your priority is the weight of your backpacks and the load while on the way to the campsite is a big concern, you can always use the rating system, it won’t let you down. Otherwise, consider using tents that are 1-2 sizes bigger than what you need.
Tent ratings are kind of adequate. When it labels itself as a 3 man tent it means 3 people, nothing more and nothing less. So you can start kicking out your camping gears, accessories, kits and other stuff you brought. They can all sleep outside.
Seriously, that is fact. If you buy a tent that would and can only accommodate the exact number of people that are to sleep there expect that this tent does not include the equipment and paraphernalia. To make sleeping and resting more convenient for you and your companions it is best to not forget to give room for your things inside your tents. This also keeps your possessions secure and lessens the chances of losing or misplacing any of the things you brought. And if you are fond of bringing camping cots or mattresses sizing up your tents would be very advantageous for you.
For backpackers who plan to bring tents along, your packs will honestly be heavier than the usual although the good news is it won’t be that extremely heavy either. Plus, there are certain substitutes that can help reduce the weight. You can replace your regular tents and purchase lightweight tents instead. From the name itself, this is appropriate for the backpack load conscious. This will be the best option to decrease the load of your packs while keeping yourselves comfortable and securing your stuff.
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