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Jul.31,2010While Coleman makes several camping tents with screen porch to help campers keep the sun and bugs off they also makes tents that do not have to be used just for camping. The company also produces gazebo tents which are ideal for picnics and even weddings to provide shelter for your event from the elements while also keeping the bugs outside and away from your food. These gazebos are easy to setup and take down but yet are resilient enough to stand in a thunderstorm and keep those inside dry from an unexpected shower.
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The one big drawback of camping is all the bugs that seem to be around especially when you are eating or trying to go to sleep. To help control the bugs at bedtime look for a cabin tent with screen porch to help keep those little pesky critters out of your home away from home. These screened tents do an excellent job of keeping little things out while allowing a cool breeze to blow through so you do not get too hot. Plus since they are cabin tents there is plenty of room inside for the whole family with each having a private place to call their own.
The one drawback to one family sharing one large tent is the lack of privacy from sleeping in a big room together. With cabin tents the space is divided into rooms giving campers a little more privacy so that changing clothes or catching a nap can be done without being bothered by the other campers. While some minimalist campers do not like a tent that looks like a house for a large family who enjoy spending time outdoors together these tents with many rooms are the ideal home away from home for everyone in the group.
For the average family only the largest tent will do so that everyone has plenty of room inside to sleep and keep a few personal items. This ensures that there is enough floor space available to set up air mattresses and cots for each member of the family for the night. 6 person tents are large and roomy and while being called six person it does not mean everyone will be happy cramming into that space. When choosing your family camping tent think about how much room each person needs based on their size and decide from there which tent is best for you.
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Most families need to decide if they want to buy one large tent that will sleep everyone or several little ones to divide up between them. While everyone does like to sleep together in 5 person tents most are worried that these tents are too hard to set up. The largest family camping tents can seem complicated but most are rather easy to set up. While several little tents may be easier to setup in some cases it still takes time to set up several tents instead of one. When it comes down to it, this is a personal preference from family to family.
After all the adventure and fun, it is now time to pack-up all your camping gear and head for home. Well, that is easier said than done. As excited as you were before the camping trip and has eagerly planned and prepared for it, packing all the things you have unloaded and used while camping and fitting them back into your car seems such a monumental task now that it is over. You might just try to jam all those in just to have the job done so that you can go home without concern if the camping equipment has been cleaned or not. If that is the case, you need to make sure that these equipments are properly clean and dry before storing them to ensure that they can still be used on your next camping trip.
Proper maintenance and storage is important to keep your camping equipment in good condition. Here are some tips and suggestions that will guaranty that you get to use them more than once and will last a lot longer especially if you have spent a considerable amount securing them.
Tents and sleeping bags should be cleaned and dried before storing them. You do not want rodents and other crawling insects nesting in them nor would you want mildew to ruin them. Storing them in air-tight containers is just the right thing to do. There are perfectly good size bins made of rubber or plastic that can easily accommodate these items so that critters would not be able to get to them.
Camping stove and other cooking wares can be stored in a separate container. If you have used all your propane or butane gas during the trip then there is no problem when it comes to storage but if you have some left over, be sure that the fuel container is tightly closed and sealed before storing them. It is also best that these are kept in a cool place and must be kept away from direct exposure to sunlight. You must also see to it that children can not get access to the unused fuel.
Other camping gear and supplies need to be stored separately depending on the nature of these items. The tent and all its accessories can be stored in one container while you have your sleeping bags in another. The stove can be stored separately or together with other cooking paraphernalia. Your flashlights and safety supplies can be stored in one bin that can also include your first aid kit. If you only have small containers you can store them separately and it is important to properly label them so you can easily know which container holds which items.
There are a lot of options when it comes to storage. Whether you have big containers or small containers stack together, it is important that they are air-tight so that your camping gear are kept dry, clean, and odor-free. Camping equipments are not used regularly and most often than not, you would not be getting them out of those storage bins until the next summer. Proper storage of our camping equipment and supplies would ensure that the next time you go camping you could still make use of them.
A great way to experience nature is to go camping and the best way to ensure you have a memorable camping trip is by bringing with you the right kind of camping tent. And when you speak of tents, nothing can beat the Coleman tents as the Coleman company has made it their objective to provide the best and top camping equipment you would ever need. You are assured that your tent is of made from high quality materials and are durable to provide you enough protection against the harsh elements.
First and foremost, you need to consider the weather when choosing your camping tent. Different materials are used and depending on the weather condition at the time and place you plan on camping out, you need a tent that would be able to offer protection. A one season type of tent is perfect for summer as it can provide protection for light rain showers only and can be comfortably cool during warm nights. A two/three season tent is perfect for rainy days and colder nights while a three/four season tent is made of heavier materials that can take stronger winds and rain.
The next thing to consider is the type of Coleman tent you want. This would pertain to the style of the tent and you can opt for a dome-shaped tent, A-frame, or a cabin style to name a few. If you would like to base your choice on one that is the easiest to set up, your best bet would be the A-frame although this type of tent is best for sleeping only. The dome-shape tent is taller and is considered a lot more convenient when changing clothes as you can stand while doing so. A much more complicated type of tent is the cabin but it is presumable larger and can even accommodate a park vehicle.
If you want comfortable sleeping space, you need to be able to gauge the right size of camping tent that is appropriate for your family. The rule of the thumb when it comes to sizes is to get a tent that could accommodate the number of people in your camping party plus two. This would provide you ample space to move about especially when you are sleeping as you would not want to feel too crammed in.
A great camping tent would be one that not only keeps you dry from the outside but from the inside as well and most of the Coleman tents designed for a family have a good climate control ventilation system to keep the family comfortably cool and dry inside the tent. As expected from Coleman, the materials used are not only water resistant but waterproof as well. The seams are well taped and sealed to prevent water leakage.
There are various types and sizes of tents and there are also different features incorporated that could really help provide for a great camping experience. When choosing a camping tent, the important thing to remember is that it is your home while living outdoors and it should be able to protect you from outside elements and at the same time be a comfortable and relaxing place for your family to stay in.