The tent is one of the essential items for those who sleep outdoors. Thinking about it, Alliance Moving and Storage has separated a list with some tips for those planning a trip and choosing the right tent. If you’ve never camped, now tents can offer more comfort and protection than you might think. They withstand wind, and rain and protect you from insects that insist on tormenting the sleep of those who are far from civilization.
Don’t forget: you will carry your own little house on your back. Therefore, considering the weight and volume of the tent you are going to buy is essential so that there is no regret in the future. Learn more about types of tents and how to increase their useful life with some tips we’ve separated for you:
Choosing The Tent
Everything you will use during the trip will be carried on your back (except if you go by car and park next to the campsite). So, the weight of your tent makes all the difference. If you are going to travel with a partner, invest in a tent for two or three people, and share the weight with your colleagues during the trip, taking the opportunity to save back and legs for both of you. Attention: if you don’t plan on sharing a tent, invest in an individual one. Many people go overboard when buying a tent for two or more people. If you’re constantly camping alone, there’s no need for so much idle space.
Three or four seasons? Do not be confused when faced with this doubt. This convention defines tents as being suitable for summer, fall, and spring (three seasons) or summer, fall, spring, and winter (four seasons). But understand that “winter” here is those found in cold countries or high mountains – and not winter.
Conservation
To extend the life of your tent like a move jacuzzi, always store it clean and dry, as moisture and dirt can damage the fabric and seal the seams. No soaking: a damp cloth removes most of the dirt. Scrub with solvents, soak, or machine wash could be the end of your tent. As we have already said, the sun’s rays are primarily responsible for tissue degradation. Therefore, avoid leaving it mounted outdoors for a long time.
If your tent has been used for a long time, it probably no longer has the same moisture protection capabilities. Use waterproofing products to keep using your equipment when traveling.
And don’t forget: from time to time, it’s always good to set up your tent to ventilate and avoid having a problem with humidity, which can end up causing problems of loss of seal, zipper sticking, or bad smell challenging to remove.
