2021 Tent Buying Guide

2021 A TENT BUYING Guide Don't let the winter and spring tent deals pass you by without knowing what you want! Take a look below to understand what tent fits your needs and where is best to buy from in 2021! A Tent Types by Price & Weight $800 Mountaineering Tents Built for Wind & Winter Light & High Cost $600 $400 Car Camping Tents The traditional tent $200 Backpacking Tents Built for long distances Lightest, Moderate Cost Instant Tents Set-up in minutes Moderate Weight & Cost 10 15 20 25 Avg Weight (Lbs) Best Place to Buy Your Tent Does not Best Selection Offer Value Retailer Available Retailer Mountain Instant Car Camping Backpacking а a 公 Bass Pro Shops L.L.Bean * REI .Coop Purchasing Considerations Size / Capacity Typically measured in number of people, you should consider adding one 'person' as space for gear for every 2-3 campers Seam & Zipper Quality Check for double stitching and folded seams to keep water out and ensure long tent life. Test these before you use it in the wild! Seasonality If you're camping in the winter, you need a four-season tent. Otherwise, 2-3 seasons should suffice! Weight Especially for backpackers, each ounce counts when you know you'll have to cart the tent back and forth! Rain Fly Examine the design of the tent, rain coverings that extend all the way to the ground will provide more cover during a windy summer storm Color If you're into back country camping, camping near hunting areas, or backpacking – an orange tent may be helpful for finding your campsite and general safety! Developed from an inventory of over 150 tents gathered in December 2020 MIDWEST CAMPING MidwestCamping.org Avg Price ($USD)