The Nemo Pentalite was named as Backpacker magazines most versatile tent. This is a lightweight large sized tent with a spin on the classic pyramid shape. Instead of having four sides like a typical pyramid, the Nemo Pentalite uses five walls to create more interior space and also has a vestibule option which will give you an additional eight square feet of useable storage space. The designers of the Nemo Pentalite patterned a tent that can be set up as a traditional pyramid or guyed out to create nearly vertical walls. The idea behind the shape was that everyone could sit up in their own sleeping...
Sportz Truck Tent III Review
For the second time this year, we had the pleasure of camping out in one of the truck tents from Sportz Truck Tents. We had the opportunity to hook up one of these baby’s recently in the bed of a Ford full sized pick truck, and quite honestly we walked away impressed with this Napier Sportz Truck Tent III. Some people refer to these tents as tailgate tents. These truck tents or tailgate tents, whichever way you choose to call them allow you to use the room in the back of your truck, your pickup’s bed as a bed so to speak. A fully...
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4 4 Person Tent Review
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4 is in a series of tents from Big Agnes that range from a one person to a four person tent. The UL3, a three person variety won the editors award choice in 2008 from Backpacker magazine, and now this 4 person model, the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4 has won this prestigious award for 2011. The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4 is an overly spacious family tent. There is 57 square feet of interior room, with 2 vestibules that are over 13 square feet in area. Standing height at center is 4 feet, 2 inches. This is an ultralight backpacking...
Coleman Sundome 3 Person Dome Tent | Quick Review
The Coleman Sundome 3 is a 3 person dome tent that is a nicely designed tent for the camping experts over at Coleman. Sundomes come in different sizes based on the number following it. This one, the Coleman Sundome 3 is rated for 3 people with 49 square feet of sleeping space. This Coleman like many other models in their lineup is simple and easy to get set up in 10 minutes or so using color-coded poles and sleeves. One thing that also helps is that the instructions are sewn right into the carry bag so there is no excuse for losing them. Coleman has...
Introduction To Using Camping Tents
To go camping with friends and family is a great idea to have some serious fun. The major aspect of the camping is that it offers you a rare opportunity to be close to nature. There can not be anything more attractive than residing in the countryside and enjoy the vicinity of nature for so many days. Nothing can be more thrilling than experiencing joys of wild, waking up to the open sky, enjoying the freshness of forest and battling to set up the tent. This article will provide a basic introduction to using camping tents and their benefits. Tents...
Makeshift Tents & Outdoor Natural Shelters
Real Tents are of course the best protection against rough weather conditions but at times you might find yourself outdoors without a real tent with you. In such cases you will have to be resourceful and create a shelter out of possible other equipment that you might be carrying with you should the need arise to find some protection. Possible Shelter Building Equipment In general, it is always a smart idea to have some basic multifunctional equipment with you that can serve as possible shelter building equipment: CoversYou will need something preferably wind- and waterproof to function as your makeshift...