The Great Tent Robbery!

June 23rd, 2010 Posted in Camping

We all love camping, there’s nothing like being outside and breathing in the lovely outside air!. It’s no wonder then, that camping has increased in popularity since the recession hit in early 2008. People are going back to the UK holiday, packing their bags and getting off on a great holiday for little or no money. There’s only one thing that you need before get along to a great holiday, and that’s a nice tent!!

The first thing to consider when buying a tent is simple – do I want this long term, or is it simply for a one off trip? THere’s been a strange shift recently – people have been going towards a line of thought that says that tents should be throw away, that they should be cheap, cheerful, and “once only”. Personally I think this mindset is part of the tragedy of our age, a mindset that considers nothing valuable and everything as waste.

If I were to buy a tent today, I wouldn’t go for the cheapest “buy one get one free” offers from the internet or large supermarkets. I’d be looking long and hard for the best possible deal on a high quality tent! The real question that you need to consider is simple, how large do you want to go? Tents 6 man in size might be a bit large for most, but actually they’re great investments. They give you additional space and headroom for longer stay trips!

People never like to carry huge great tents, and I can see why, so 6 man tents are probably best for trips involving the car and a short walk to a stationary camp site. If you’re being more adventurous, you might want to consider small 2 man or 4 man coleman tents. They are fantastic quality, and an even more fantastic price.

Everything said and done, it’s well worth spending as much as possible on your tent. And go for a large!