We all love hiking. Well, or almost everything. Fresh air, food cooked on an open fire, a guitar, and, of course, a tent. This is the first thing that is necessary in camping conditions, but as it turns out, not everyone knows how to choose a tent correctly.
It would seem that it is enough to know the number of people who will spend the night in a portable home, and you can buy any finished product that is suitable for the parameter. In fact, this is not so at all. The comfort of its inhabitants, their mood, and hence the atmosphere of relaxation in general, will depend on the characteristics of the tent.
So, what you need to know before choosing a tent? The first thing is that they are classified according to the relief of a particular area. For example, for highlands, midlands and for plains. There is another category - tents for special purposes, but we are less interested in this material in this material. All the mentioned options can also be divided into low, medium, and upper.
How to choose a tent for highlands and midlands
Alpine tents can be classified into two types: assault, expeditionary. The first ones are designed for the alpine style, that is, for cases when base camps are not set. The smaller the weight of such equipment, the, accordingly, it will be easier to move with it. The second option is more likely to come in handy during the Himalayan ascent, when several base camps are organized during the hike.
How to choose a tent for flat terrain
Flat tents are intended for weekend trips, simple hikes, etc. Like the previous options, flat tents are additionally classified as universal and camping. For a long vacation, the best option would be a camping tent, it can equally well be used for camps and camps for several days, for winter fishing, etc. They are equipped with ventilation holes and special mosquito nets, can be issued with windows, corridors, in some you can stand in full height. Naturally, for such conveniences you need to pay extra weight, so camping-type constructions are most convenient to transport by car. Universal tents are not subject to strict requirements in terms of wind resistance, other indicators should correspond to the proper level.
How to choose a special tent
The essence of this design lies in its name. It is intended for use in special conditions, for example, hanging climbing tents, for winter fishing without a bottom, etc. It is easiest to purchase such a tent in a specialized store or on the corresponding web resource.
How to choose a camping tent
Finally, a few words about how to choose a tent for a hike according to structural characteristics. We distinguish two groups: single-layer tents and two-layer tents. Two-layer ones are considered more functional: the inner layer is breathable, the outer layer is waterproof. Single-layer ones, as a rule, are made of waterproof synthetic materials, their advantages are lightness and compactness.