Tips on how to choose the best tent for a family camping experience

Tips on how to choose the best tent for a family camping experience

The thrill of the great outdoors can excite with the opportunity to visit some remarkable places with stunning views. While many such places are visited on mass, they are truly missing out not getting off the beaten track, experiencing unknown pleasures and being close to nature.

Those who decide to go camping on the other hand, are in for a world of adventure. They can enjoy clean unpolluted air, being able to explore, or simply relax as a family and spend quality time together indulging in the simple things in life such as chatting that are often overlooked. Before embarking on such a trip, a visit to a leading supplier of Chums camping equipment is a fantastic option, but how should a family choose the best tent to make the most of their experience?

  • Just how many are heading away is important to consider when judging the right size of tent. While everyone is buying into a different experience than the comfort of one’s own home, that doesn’t mean that staying in a tent should be cramped and not offer enjoyment. There are so many styles and sizes to choose from, there is the perfect tent waiting for all sized parties, some with separate compartments inside to offer some privacy.
  • Those without previous experience would be best advised to speak to experts in the store who will be able to provide the best advice, as well as checking online reviews. Chums is a brand that can be relied upon, making many accessories and equipment that will ensure that the camping trip can be enjoyed even further. Having effective transportation strategies before departure can also be a good idea.
  • Once arrived at a campsite, there are countless stories of those who struggle to erect their tents, which while can cause amusement, can also lead to frustration and waste time and energy. Buying a tent that is easy to set up is the way to go, as well as ensuring that it provides resistance to the expected weather conditions. Can it prevent tears or offer defence against any unwelcome creatures is worth considering.
  • Does it provide ventilation and comfort, with features such as mesh panels? Does it provide an outside area with shade to protect against the sun while cooking or wanting to relax and will a good night’s sleep be able to be enjoyed? There are many factors for campers to bear in mind if it’s not going to be a once-only adventure. Maybe a site near a stunning waterfall might add to the fun.
  • It is worth remembering that the tent needs to be packed away and stored as well as taken to a campsite in a vehicle so its size when stored is important, as is its quality, as its longevity might lead to many more nights being spent inside it.

Choosing the right tent is important as it can make the difference between a happy adventure being repeated regularly or future increased hotel stays minus the view.