How To Choose The Best Tent?

Looking for a new tent but not sure where to start? Tunisia Outdoors Team is here to help you choose the right tent for you.

Haouaria, Nabeul, Tunisia © 2022 Ines Nebily

Home is where you pitch your tent.

Consider tent weight

It is very important that the tent is spacious but also it should not be heavy.

But the weight and space fight against each other. The bigger the camping tent, the heavier it is. If you need a two-person tent for backpacking or bike-camping, choose one that is two kilos or less. Otherwise you'll end up with backpain. Camping tents carried by kayak can be a little heavier. And if you are car camping, don't worry about the weight at all.

Consider the tent floor size

Floor area tells you the size of the camping tent. If you need extra room that includes space to store your camping equipments inside, choose a camping tent that has a wide floor area depends on how many people will use it.

Double-wall or single-wall design

Single wall CAMPING TENTS are extremely light but tend to allow more condensation, meaning the walls may dampen with your own body vapor. If you choose a single-wall camping tent, make sure that it has good venting.

Double-wall tents are ideal for those who camp in wet and humid environments. They offer better rain protection and more ventilation to reduce condensation.

Avoid fiberglass tent poles

Though more expensive, aluminum poles are lighter and have a much longer lifespan.

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Extra Tip: Consider buying a Footprint for your tent. This will save the floor from extra wear and tear.

Ines, Tunisia Outdoors Team