Revealing Your Ultimate Shelter: The Quest for the Perfect Camping Gear

As it is already a trend today to simplify things, we will start with the first and most important decision that will guide us in selecting the camping tent:

what type of camping do you want to do?

There are four basic styles that tents are classified into:

• Backpacking (think lighter and smaller)
• Motorhome (think bigger and heavier)
• 4 seasons (think hottest and strongest)
• Specials (think rooftops, portals, budget tents, ultralight tents, large tents, etc.).

The vast majority of tents sold on the market are for motorhomes. If you intend to take your tent from the back of your vehicle to a campground that is less than a football field away, you will want a car tent and you are in the right place.

At deacampar.com we review some motorhome tents also in the tent line you could also use (although not practical) to use as a backpacking tent or an off-season tent, even to dip the toes in a mild winter camp. So if you’re on the fence or thinking you might want to try something outside of summer drive-through camp.

Then we will consider 5 key metrics to determine which tent is best for you.

• space and comfort
• weather resistance
• Easy to use
• Durability and ease of use for the family  .

As we navigate through the tent reviews, you will notice that each one contains a feature and how well it performs in each situation.

Space and Comfort

This is a feature that should really matter since. When you are camping less than 10 meters from your vehicle, the weight and size of the tent is not an issue, so a large tent is not a problem. And to be realistic the weather is never ideal or you may reschedule your departure. In addition, we all want to be comfortable or not have needs. Cooler, chair, portable grill, fishing gear – if it fits in your vehicle, it can be part of your camping experience. The same for a large store. As we go through the reading, think about your comfort. For example, some people feel more comfortable indoors, cozy and warm, while others enjoy open tents with awnings outdoors. Regardless of your definition of comfort,

The vestibule space, pockets, clips, storage, height/headroom, and how many/what size beds fit inside.

Space and comfort are fully maximized with the well-organized Marmot Halo 6

General use of space

Not all tents of the same size are created equal, so we like to think of it more holistically. How comfortable could you feel in that space, if you think about it the angle of the walls can make a big tent feel small or a small tent feel big, how big is the interior space in relation to the exterior space, etc. . These points of view must be taken into account to get a complete picture of how you will feel in your tent.

It is important to note that most tents are set to their stated capacity. So if you need enough space to play board games, do yoga, etc., we suggest you try something above the number of people to consider (unless some are children) or check out helpful amenities like the size of the store lobby. It’s also wise to research your potential tent’s headroom and door/window access to know if it will be tall enough for everyone and if stargazing may or may not be on your list.

The Kingdom 6’s headroom and pockets are impressive.

Lobby Space

This is a great contributor to the comfort of a camping tent. Think of your foyer as your front or back porch. Damp shoes, backpacks, and sometimes larger items like coolers and bikes are better suited to a vestibule than a camp table. This keeps them accessible. Tents with larger vestibules feel larger. And if the rain comes, many will allow you to cook and relax while you wait for it to pass.

Preparing dinner in Wawona ‘s spacious covered lobby