Camping Tents Articles & Videos

• Homemade Camping Hammock Tents

  When camping in the backcountry, you don't need an expensive camping tent. A homemade camping hammock tent is sturdy enough to provide protection from the elements and is easy to craft. Using only a few tools--most of which will already be… read more

• Solo Tent Camping Tips

  If you intend to go solo tent camping on your own, make sure you let someone know where you are setting up camp, as well as when you are leaving, and when you should be back. If your plans change after you leave, let someone know. Going cam… read more

• Tent Camping in Sevierville, Tennessee

  Sevierville, Tennessee, has a number of features to recommend itself to campers looking to pitch their tent in southeastern Tennessee. The town is a convenient stop on U.S. Highway 441, the main artery into Great Smoky Mountains National Pa… read more

• What Do You Need to Go Tent Camping?

  Tent camping might involve hauling a lightweight nylon mountaineering tent over rugged terrain to a secluded campsite. Or it could involve opening the trunk of your car and removing a rather large and bulky dome tent. No matter what size te… read more

• How to Make a Light Tent

  Whether your campsite is located in the backwoods of a remote location or at a popular campsite, you can build a light tent using a few simple tools. With a light tent, you can say, good-bye to bulky commercial tents that take up too much s… read more

• How to Make a Tent Heater

  Camping is not for the faint of heart, but even the most experienced camper will tell you that it is not fun to be cold in your tent. No matter how warm your sleeping bag is or how well you layer your clothes, if the weather turns bitterly… read more

• Camping Tents Buying Guide

  Camping tents enable you to enjoy the outdoors by providing a shelter from harsh elements. Numerous tent designs, styles and features are available in the market, which can make it an arduous task to choose one. Practice careful considerati… read more

• Camping Tents for Truck Beds

  Camping tents for truck beds allow you sleep above the ground while staying warm and dry. The tents are designed to fit the specific dimensions of the truck bed. Once erected, the camper has room for an air mattress and gear storage. The ar… read more

• About Multi-Room Camping Tents

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• How to Make a Tent Bed

  The making of a comfortable tent bed begins before you even pitch your tent, since a comfortable night's sleep in the wilderness requires more than just throwing up a tent and tossing down your sleeping bag on the floor of the tent. Learn w… read more

• Checklist for Camping in a Tent Trailer

  Pop-up tent trailers offer an inexpensive way to upgrade your camping style. The convenience of keeping the trailer stocked and ready-to-go means less time spent on camping preparations and packing, and more time spent traveling, exploring… read more

• Different Camping Tents

  Camping tents come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights for different uses. Consider what type of trips you will use your tent on (e.g., hiking, backpacking, recreational camping) , the season you will be using your tent and how many p… read more

• Types of Camping Tarps

  Even if you already have a tent, camping tarps offer an additional layer of protection. You can lay them flat for protection against the wet earth or hang them with ropes from trees or poles to create a wind, sun and rain barrier. Different… read more

• How to Make a Tent with a Tarp

  Camping with a tarp is a practical way to enjoy the natural coolness of a fall night. But if you are camping where there is a substantial insect population, especially mosquitoes, this might not be a good way to go. Sleeping under a tarp ca… read more

• Alternative Portable Shelters

  Tents and RVs are the common shelters that come to mind when you think of camping. What you may not realize is that other options exist for a shelter that is a bit out of the ordinary. Maybe you want an extra-light shelter for backpacking,… read more

• The Best Weatherproof Tents

  Camping outdoors can mean braving harsh weather like strong winds, rain and even snow. A good quality camping tent that can withstand harsh conditions is important gear to have for protection. Many three-season and four-season weatherproof… read more

• Tent Camping in Brookings, Oregon

  Brookings is in the warmest section of coastal Oregon. Summertime temperatures are 60 or so during the day and 50 at night. Average cold-weather temperatures in this temperate area are only 10 degrees colder. There are too many nearby hikin… read more

• How to Make a Homemade Truck Tent

  Camping out of the bed of your truck is an easy method of camping, especially if you are moving from campsite to campsite. You have the convenience of keeping all your gear in one place during the entire trip. This makes breaking camp quite… read more

• A List of Essential Needs For Tent Camping

  Tent camping is considered a luxury for some and roughing it for others, but to most, it is a fun way to be closer to nature without being covered in it. A tent is an outdoor house, and you can bring all manner of things to fill it up, but… read more

• Top Rated Camping Tents

  Camping tents are an outdoors person's home away from home--they are a respite from the day's adventures and a shelter from the weather, and few things can ruin a trip like a bad tent. The best tents for camping are roomy, easy to set up an… read more

• Tent Camping Near Redmond, Oregon

  Flanked by the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, the Redmond, Oregon area offers campers numerous opportunities for outdoors adventure. The area's campgrounds feature on-site bird-watching, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and fi… read more

• Tent Camping Near Reno

  The bustling city of Reno, Nevada is chock full of indoor and outdoor adventure. There's fine dining, gambling, shopping and a lively nightlife. There's also hiking and rock climbing in the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains and the Carson Rang… read more

• Top Rated Weatherproof Camping Tents

  The best weatherproof tents are designed to withstand high winds, heavy rains and snow loads. They're made from thicker, more durable fabric and are shaped to shed rain and snow and resist strong winds. While these tents are still vented to… read more

• How to Camp With Tent Trailers

  If camping in your tent just isn't doing it for you anymore, a tent trailer may be just the ticket. Tent trailers provide a generally safer, quieter, more comfortable environment for a camper. Tent trailers also negate the need to fold, unf… read more

• How to Repair a Camping Tent

  Typical camping tents are made out of nylon, and while nylon is a tough fabric, it does suffer under camping conditions. Wear and tear or accidents will eventually cause even the best tents to suffer tears, burns, gouges and/or leaks in the… read more

• What Are the Best 2 Person Wind Tents?

  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 body… read more

• How to Get a Tent Back Into a Bag

  Modern camping tents are a wonder of technology. Some ultra-light models, hardly larger than a roll of paper towels when packed away, expand to allow room for one or more people. While getting a tent back into its compact storage sack may s… read more

• How to Build a Camping Tent From Scratch

  For many, the idea of roughing it while camping means something more than pitching a name brand, premade tent bought at the local sporting goods, or cuddling next to the fire on a huge bear fur rug sprawled out on the floor of a log cabin.… read more

• How to Use Tent Tie Downs

  Using the tent tie downs--also called guy lines--that come with a tent is an important part of pitching your tent the correct way. Tie downs provide stability to a tent's structure and need to be staked out property and pulled taut; otherwi… read more

• The Best 3 Person Tents

  For some, camping is a time to be alone, but for many others, camping and backpacking is a pastime that's meant to be shared with friends and loved ones. For those who like to enjoy the great outdoors with company, there are many three-pers… read more

• How to Anchor a Tent on Sand

  Sand makes a comfortable base for sleeping on when tent camping, but getting the tent to stay put on sandy ground in high winds can be tricky. The tent stakes generally provided when you purchase a tent work well in relatively solid ground,… read more

• California Fish & Game Enforcement Penalties

  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. read more

• How to Connect Camping Screen Tents

  Camping screen tents can sometimes function better when connected together. This way, they can hold more people and equipment or items inside for better accommodation. You can connect your camping screen tents much easier if they are in a r… read more

• List of Old Camping Tents by Kelty

  Kelty has been in the camping gear business since 1952, and was one of the first companies to manufacture outdoor gear explicitly for civilian use. Their durable, flexible and lightweight tents have been especially popular over the years, a… read more

• How to Cool My Tent While Camping

  Part of roughing it is dealing with the local climate, and summers can often be hot and brutal affairs. You don't need to go to the desert or to the jungle to find sweltering and unpleasant conditions that will make sleeping an unpleasant m… read more

• How to Camp in a Chrysler Aspen

  Now that you have your Chrysler Aspen, you have decided to really put it to the test. You have decided you want to go camping. You have collected all of your fishing gear. You have purchased enough food and drinks for an entire weekend. But… read more

• Camping in a Tent in Florida

  Tent camping in Florida can be a lovely, memorable experience if you are prepared to face the potential issues specific to outdoor activities in the state. On the surface, camping might seem to require the same preparation no matter what lo… read more

• How to Rig a Tent Awning

  Creating an awning for a tent can be important during drizzly, wet camping conditions. Most new tent designs have some type of awning incorporated into the front. Some do not have an awning and many that do are too shallow. A functional awn… read more

• How to Connect Screen Tents

  Screened tents are useful when camping in a small group or large. They will keep the rain off you and cut down on bugs, such as mosquitoes and flies, bothering you while you eat. If camping in a larger group, you may need to use two screene… read more

• Homemade Canvas Camping Tents

  There is no reason to stay home and watch reruns on the tube when for a few dollars you can build yourself a basic tent and enjoy the outdoors. Using canvas and materials found at any hardware or camping store, complete novices can practice… read more

• How to Camp With Military Tents

  Your local Army-Navy store (or its online equivalent) is a great source for cheap camping equipment, including tents. However, it is important to realize that these tents are surplus military tents, so they are often of older designs and ar… read more

• History of the Camping Tent

  Camping tents are quick to set up, lightweight and give shelter from the elements. The tent is an indispensable piece of camping gear. The history and origins of the tent are as unique as the tent itself. read more

• What to Know About Camping Tents

  Camping tents are used for outdoor camping and adventure as a place to rest and retreat from the weather elements. Camping tents can also offer a sense of security and privacy while camping in the wild or among other campers. read more

• A Quick Guide to Camping, Tents & Food

  Tent camping allows campers to enjoy a primitive experience when camping. Camping with a tent allows for more campsite options and more creative ways to camp and prepare food and meals. read more

• Instructions for Three Room Camping Tents

  A three-room camping tent is convenient for family camping trips as it allows more privacy than a traditional tent. These tents are usually much larger than basic tents and may be heavier or more cumbersome to transport to the campsite on e… read more

• How to Camp in France With a Tent

  If you are looking for an inexpensive way to travel to France for a vacation, you may want to consider camping. There are places to camp with a tent in every region of France, even in major tourist cities such as Paris and Nice. It can be a… read more

• How to Camp in a Minivan

  Minivans are for more than just hauling kids to the soccer game or the pooch to the dog park. Their substantial capacity and relatively efficient gas mileage make them attractive options for camping trips. read more

• How to Use Canvas Tarps

  Canvas tarps are heavy and heavy-duty. The fabric has proven to be a vital, versatile tool for any campsite. These tarps are thick enough to dampen sound and make a nice insulating layer when used over (but not in contact with) tent materia… read more

• How to Pitch a Camping Tent

  Most camping tents are relatively straight forward to pitch. Even large, expedition-style tents still work the same way as the smallest tents: Insert tent poles through specially made sleeves in the tent and, presto, the tent is up. Remembe… read more

• Best Outdoor Tents

  Deciding on the best outdoor tents for your needs begins by estimating the size of the camping party. A single camper has decidedly different needs than parties of two or three campers. Another factor to consider is the time of year when yo… read more

• The Best 4-Season Tents

  Camping in winter requires very different equipment from your typical summer jaunt. Picking a tent suitable for winter camping requires careful research. Choices are much more limited and prices are often much steeper. But the right winter… read more

• How to Know Which Camping Tents Are Right for You

  Tents can get expensive, so picking out the right one is a big decision. After all, your tent will be your only refuge out in the unforgiving wilds (or the backyard). If you get the wrong tent, that great camping trip you had planned will s… read more

• The Alternatives to Camping Tents

  When it comes to backpacking and camping, the tent is the most recognizable form of shelter. It's been a camping solution for many years and many outdoor recreationalists may be unfamiliar with any other options. However, to truly save weig… read more

• How to Camp in a Tent

  If you want a true view of nature, go camping in a tent. As long as you are properly prepared, tent camping is an adventure the whole family can enjoy. From planning the trip to spending time together at the campsite, camping can be an educ… read more

• Materials in a Camping Tent

  Buying a tent is a process of balancing the factors of durability, wind protection and water resistance against ventilation and weight. With the default preference for remaining dry, a tent's facility for providing warmth, coolness or stab… read more

• How to Clean Camping Tents

  Eventually, you're going to have to clean your tent. After all, it gets set up in the woods on the dirt and has to endure what Mother Nature throws its way. Keeping your tent clean and well-maintained adds years to its life, which means you… read more

• 3 Tips to Buy the Ideal Camping Tent for Your Camping Adventures

  With expensive brand-name tents costing hundreds of dollars and bargain tents only around $50, it is harder than ever to decide which tent will work best for you. The only real determining factor is how you will use the tent. However, no ma… read more

• The Basics on Camping Tents

  There's no activity quite like camping to experience the great outdoors. While you can hike for a few hours during the day, camping allows you to really get in touch with nature and experience the smells, sounds (or lack thereof) and sights… read more

• 4x4 Truck Camping Ideas

  4x4 trucks are great way to explore off-road locations and remote areas of the backcountry. When 4x4 trucks are implemented into a camping experience---campsite options are limitless. There are several different ways to camp using a 4x4 tru… read more

• How to Make a Truck Tent

  A great and inexpensive way to make a truck bed into a camp is to use some scrap wood and a tarp. You can experiment with the design, but this one has worked for me in the past as I traveled around running dog trials. After you're done, jus… read more

• How to Build Shelters With Tarps

  If you choose to pack light on your camping trips and do not like sleeping in the open, then you may want to carry a light tarp. They are inexpensive and you can purchase them at just at about any hardware store. Several types of shelters c… read more

• Truck Bed Camping

  Camping in the bed of a truck is like any other camping trip. The only difference is, your truck bed becomes your tent. You'll still have to bring everything you'll need to live in the woods for a few days, minus the tent. Hopefully, your t… read more

• Tips for Camping in a Tent During Rain

  Rainy weather can turn the most highly anticipated wilderness outing into a soggy and miserable experience. But taking a few simple precautions will prevent a little liquid sunshine from ruining your fun. Rain or shine, the key to successfu… read more