Tent Stakes

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How to Secure a Tent With Stakes

Staking your tent is an important step that should not be overlooked. Though modern tents are made out of materials that can withstand a beating, they can't win over a strong gust of wind. A sudden windstorm can blow over the most stable tent that has not been staked down. It won't take long to stake it and if a storm arises, you'll be thankful your tent is… 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 their own version of Whitman's barbaric yawp while lying comfortably underneath a starry night. read more
How to Choose Tent Stakes

Backpacking and camping are popular activities enjoyed all over the world. A key aspect to enjoyable camping is having a tent that is comfortable and will keep you dry. Beyond the obvious components of tent materials, quality and size, tent stakes play an important role in keeping water out of your tent and the occupants dry and comfortable. There are many t… read more
The Best Tent Stakes

As anyone who has ever pitched a tent knows, tent stakes are a necessary part of the kit that secures the tent, keeping it grounded and taut. Bring the wrong stakes and you'll risk suffering from bent, deformed or ineffective stakes. Here are some tent stakes that have earned great reviews from users. Even if your tent came with stakes, consider replacing th… read more
The Best Tent Stakes for a Family Tent

Tent stakes come in a wide variety of shapes and materials. In fact, if you are in a jam you can even make your own from a dead tree limb, using a hand axe. However, if you find that the tent stakes, which came with your tent are hard to use or break easily, then you might have to purchase a set, designed to perform well under most conditions. read more

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A tarp is a valuable piece of gear to have when backpacking or camping. Whether it's used as a ground cover, rain cover or shelter, don't be caught in the woods without one. Tarps come in a wide array of sizes and finding one to meet y… read more
What to Pack for a Vacation to Jamaica

Hitting up Jamaica on your next vacation? Pack early so you can run to the store and pick up any essentials you don't have. Vacationing in Jamaica is great for couples or families, and once the packing is complete, the anticipation of… read more
How to Make a Quick Shade Tent

If you are backpacking, hiking or find yourself stranded in the heat of the day, you will need to be able to make a quick shade tent. Otherwise, you run the chance of becoming dehydrated, sunburned or even having a heat stroke. Making… read more
Ideas for a Camping Stove Stand

Backcountry camping or car camping is an opportunity to experience the wild sections of America. It also provides an opportunity to live in the wilderness. One of the crucial components of camping is cooking. For backpackers, a stove s… read more
How to Use a North Crest Two-Room Cabin Tent

North Crest tents are manufactured by North Pole, which also makes tents sold under a variety of other brand names, including the store brands of Target and Wal-Mart. When you purchase one of these tents, you'll need to learn how to us… read more
How to use a Pop Up Tent

A pop-up tent is also known as a self-erecting tent and can be a convenient choice for camping and backpacking. Pop-up tents come in many sizes and accommodate one to four people. These tents are usually shorter than standard tents and… 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… read more
How to Set Up a Coleman 2 Man Tent From Marlboro

Coleman produced a two-man tent for the tobacco brand Marlboro in the 1990s. These tents were given to Marlboro smokers who earned a sufficient number of points in a company buyer's incentive giveaway. The tent is a basic two-man desig… read more
How to Keep a Yearly Tent on the Beach

Keeping a tent on the beach year-round is a fun, but it is no easy task. Proper maintenance is key, as well as having the patience and tools necessary to keep parts of the tent working efficiently. You will need to make sure all tent p… 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 gr… read more
How to Set Up a Canvas Tent

Canvas tents have a number of virtues. Their fabric is durable, water-resistant, and remains relatively cool in the summer sun. A variety of cheap, two-man canvas tents that are perfect for camping are readily available on the surplus… read more
Timberline Tent Assembly Instructions

Timberline is one of the top tents for campers and is manufactured by the well-known Eureka company. The tent stands 10 by 8.5 feet and is more than 6 feet high in the center. Capable of sleeping up to six people, it's popular with fam… read more
6 Person Dome Tent Instructions

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… 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 si… read more
How to Erect an Igloo Tent

An igloo or dome tent comes with connected poles that go through pockets in the tent fabric. The rain fly, or flysheet, covers the main tent, providing additional protection from wind and rain. With practice, this tent style sets up qu… read more

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