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Whether you go backcountry camping in summer or winter, bringing a lightweight camping tent is a must. The lighter the tent and accompanying parts, the more you can take with you on your hike to the campsite. Even better, a lightweight…
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Backpacking is a very different animal from car camping. While you can focus on buying the roomiest, most durable tent at the store for car camping, a tent for backpacking involves a fine balance between weight and function. Of course,…
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When looking around for the best backpacking tents, weight is most likely your number one concern. After all, the odds are good that you will spend 2 to 20 miles hiking to your desired campsite, and carrying a tent that is lightweight…
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The types and brands of camping tents differ from one another almost as widely as do the campers using them. Regardless of the kind of tent you are looking for--a lightweight summer tent; a mid-weight, three-season (spring, summer, aut…
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Planning a camping trip for four people is an exercise in balancing weight with practicality. There are many options for planning for a tent and sleeping arrangements, and some are more preferable than others. Planning a menu is also s…
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Camping with friends in the backcountry, on the beach or in your back yard are fun ways to enjoy the sport. While folding a three-person dome tent is relatively easy, you'll need to be aware of how you make each fold and how it is sto…
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California's Department of Fish and Game issues booklets every year that identify the laws regarding hunting and fishing in the state and the penalties for breaking those laws.
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When you're camping, windy conditions can come suddenly. Having a tent that falls apart whenever a gust hits it makes for an unpleasant outdoors experience, so look for a tent that can stand up to wind. Features such as an aerodynamic…
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Cold weather tents are generally designed with high-altitude mountaineering in mind. Climbers in the Himalaya and Alaska ranges experience brutally cold temperatures and exceptionally strong winds that can destroy tents that are not bu…
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A quality tent is essential gear for any backpacker or hiking enthusiast. While you may need to spend more than you had planned for an efficiently manufactured tent, you likely will be pleased with the results. A quality tent will reli…
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Tents come in a variety of different shapes, styles and colors. Some tents have different rooms inside and some have a tepee shape, but one of the more popular options is a dome tent. Dome tents sleep six people, with room for their pe…
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The best waterproof tents have the ability to keep you dry during periods of foul weather. Waterproof tents are available in a variety of sizes and weights and can be purchased as a heavy bunker style tent or a lightweight backpacking…
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When purchasing a tent, it's important to consider your needs and the experiences of those who have tested or used the tents. While tents vary from style to size to price, one component common among all the best-rated tents is a lifeti…
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Timberline tents are a popular model of modern dome tent with a classic design. This tent sleeps four campers and serves as a sturdy and stable shelter from wind and rain. It's a freestanding tent that is a favorite with scout groups b…
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Eureka manufactures the six-person Timberline Regal Dome Tent, which uses an aluminum exoskeleton frame system. The pieces weigh a combined 19 pounds and provide an 8-feet, 6-inch-by-10-feet, 3-inch floor space. It stands over 6 feet t…
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