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The Basics: Three-season hikers who
stick to forest campsites should consider a two-person
tent with two or three poles, plentiful mesh, and a
vestibule that shelters the main entrance. Factory seam
taping, a bathtub floor, and a full-coverage rainfly
are desirable features, as is a trail weight of 6 to
7 pounds.
Variables: Are you or your hiking partner
very tall? You might prefer a three-person tent. Do
you often hike in nasty weather? Look for a big vestibule
(or two) for storage and cooking.
Weather
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Conditions
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Temp |
Look
for: |
| Hot |
80ºF +
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Plentiful mesh, a rainfly with vents
or a venting system, light colors to reflect solar
heat
Tents $ | Tents $$ |
Wet
|
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Mesh
walls, a large vestibule, a light-colored rainfly
to brighten the interior, ample ceiling height for
all-day card games, simple setup
Tents $ | Tents $$ |
| Cold |
0ºF
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No mesh (unless windows zip closed),
dark floor for sunny-day drying, mitten-friendly
setup |
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Winter
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-20ºF - 20ºF
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Dome or hoop design, three or more
poles for stability, numerous or winter guypoints
and ski-ready stake loops, large vestibule, dark
floor |
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Snow
|
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Freestanding design preferable, floor
should be seamless or factory taped |
| Windy |
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Dome or hoop, three or more poles,
numerous guypoints, an adjustable rainfly (cinch
tight to reduce flapping) |
| Less Pack Weight |
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Hoop design or tarp, lots of mesh,
minimal vestibule and pole structure, tapered floor
plan |
| Quick Escape |
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Double doors, hip-high vestibule or
entryway, easy-to-reach zipper pulls |
| Fast Pitch |
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One-way pole sleeves, quick-clip buckles
at corners of rainfly, freestanding design (requires
fewer stakes), no separate setup for vestibule |
| Sand |
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Freestanding dome or A-frame to handle
poor staking conditions, ultrafine mesh to keep
out blowing sand |
| Easy Camping |
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Steep side walls, high ceiling, double
doors and vestibules, clear plastic windows in rainfly,
sealable windows |
| All conditions |
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Sealable mesh windows, pole and/or
rainfly options for three-season or winter use |
Tarp Or Tent? Tarps and teepees
can withstand almost any weather when tautly pitched,
providing ample shelter and space for little weight.
But you'll need to practice pitching and be sure to
find sites with secure staking or guying options. For
buggy trips, look for mesh sidewalls or a clip-in mesh
canopy.
Going Solo? Bivy sacks generally
weigh only about 2 pounds, but offer limited space and
ventilation. Single-person tents provide more camp comfort
at around twice the weight.
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