Tis the Season. Camping can be done all year round, but the majority of us city folks like to camp under blue skies and on warm, dry days. Whether it’s trekking into the back country or making a reservation at a KOA campsite, what makes the experience more enjoyable is having the right equipment. You don’t need to have all the luxuries that a stretch limousine or waterloo party bus might have to have a good time camping at your favorite camping spot, but ya gotta have the right stuff to be prepared for certain situations.
There are dozens of tent styles to choose from depending on your needs. Tents will vary in size, materials and affordability. Coleman has been a trusted name in outdoor gear for decades. Here are a few of their most popular selections for this years camping enthusiast.
Dome tents are easy to put up, stable and come in a variety of sizes. This type of tent lends itself easily to the single scout or the family outing. An excellent example would be this smaller version meant for 3 people – although I think it’s generally used for 2 people more comfortably – is their Coleman Signature Instant Dome Tent which features:
• A floor space of 7 ft. by 7ft.
• 3 ft. 8 inches at the center peak
• Roomy enough for a queen sized airbag
• Sets up in about one minute using pre-assembled poles
• Easy take down
• Good airflow
• Auto-roll windows
• Built in rain-fly for extra weather protection
• One year warranty
• Prices starting at less than $80
Family or Cabin tents are like taking home with you into the wilds. Sturdy and spacious these home-away-from home dwellings give plenty of room to spread out gear and personal belongings without feeling crowded. Featured in this review is the Coleman WeatherMaster Cabin Tent. Amenities are:
• Cabin designed for sleeping 6 and to use for extended-stay trips
• Screened porch to protect from bugs that can be used for additional sleeping area, weather permitting
• Large windows with a specially angled design to prevent rain from coming in and maintaining good cross ventilation
• Strong steel frame with InstaClim Pole Attachments with snag free continuous pole sleeves that stand up to wind
• WeatherTec System comes with a Guaranteed to keep you dry
• Inverted protected seams to ensure interior dryness in wet weather
• Set up time approximately 20 minutes
• Patented welded floors
• Floor space is 17 ft. by 9 ft. – (5.18 m by 2.74 m footprint)large enough for 2 queen size airbeds
• 6 ft. by 8 in. (2 m) center height
• Screened area is 6 ft. by 9 ft. (1.83 m by 2.74m)
• Mesh roof for star gazing complete with rain flap when needed
• Limited 1 year warranty
Backpacking tents are simple and easy to use. Often used for scouting adventures or the lone adventure who needs to keep his or her load light. Even the most practical of us don’t want to have to give up basic necessities and Coleman’s Hooligan 3-Person Tent covers that and more. This versatile lightweight tent offers:
• Easy to assemble and pack up two-pole design
• Three-season designed for most conditions
• Full fly offering complete protection in undesirable weather conditions
• Full rainfly offering protection from rain, wind, sun and cold
• Fully covered vestibule to keep the inside of the tent dry and clean along with additional wind protection
• Insta-Clip Pole Attachments for high wind resistance
• Set-up Time 10 minutes
• Large window for cooling breezes
• Inner mesh interior for maximum ventilation
• Storage pockets to help keep gear organized
• Welded floor with inverted seams to ensure dryness
• Strong pole attachments for high wind conditions
• 8 ft. by 7 ft. (2.44 m x 2.13m) for 3 people
• Center height is 4 ft. by 10 in. (1.47 m)
• 1 year warranty
Find the tent that’s right for you and your adventures. Get out and enjoy Nature, make some great memories using the best equipment. Check out these awesome beach tents that are sure to take your breath away!