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In order to ensure that you will choose the perfect tent for both you & your family, you should ask yourself the following questions before you start your shopping:

• How many people will be using the tent? – This will help you to determine an appropriate style and size.
• How will the tent be used? – This will tell you how the tent will be transported, as well as how durable it needs to be.
• What kind of conditions must the tent handle? – You should purchase a tent that can handle the most extreme conditions you're likely to encounter.
• How often will the tent be used? – If you are planning on using your tent more frequently, you will need a more durable tent.
• How much interior space do you want or need? – Need to take sleeping space, storage and comfort into account.
• Is weight an issue? – A performance backpacker will be much more concerned about a lightweight, highly portable tent than a car camper.

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SHAPES AND STYLES:
DOME STYLE:

• Good interior space
• Rounded, streamlined shape adds strength and good wind resistance
• Quick, easy set up
• Freestanding – don’t need to be staked to be supported, but should be staked in wind or open areas

UMBRELLA STYLE TENTS:

• Spacious head room & floor space
• Can hold many people
• Nearly vertical walls
• Good ventilation

A–FRAME STYLE TENTS:

• Simple, lightweight design
• Good ventilation
• Easy set up
• Freestanding
• Good room at the floor, less at the top

SCREEN HOUSES:

• Provide a cool relaxation area away from bugs, sun & rain
• Can hold many people
• Excellent ventilation

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DIFFERENT SEASON TENTS:
TWO–SEASON TENTS:

• Generally very inexpensive
• Typically "fair weather" tents

THREE–SEASON TENTS:

• Most popular style
• Strong enough to handle rain in spring, summer, or fall, but can only handle light snow loads

FOUR–SEASON TENTS:

• Heavier construction with a lower profile, designed to withstand more wind stress & heavier snow loads than a three–season tent
• These tents are made of higher grade fabrics and contain more poles for added strength, total coverage flys and full vestibules
• Can be hot and heavy when used in moderate weather

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NUMBER OF PEOPLE:
SOLO CAMPING TENTS:

• Comfortable for one person
• Lightweight
• Compact
• Versatile

BACKPACKING TENTS:

• Multiple sizes for 2–4 people
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Easy to set up
• Versatile

FAMILY CAMPING TENTS:

• Multiple sizes for 4–9 people
• Roomy
• Well–ventilated
• Easy to set up
• Designed with large windows and entry doors

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