Archive for March, 2011
Selecting a Family Tent
As with any trip, a camping vacation requires careful planning. The centerpiece of camping is the tent. Purchasing a tent for your family vacation can be a daunting task. Here are a few things to consider:
First, you need to consider the condition of your campsite. Is the region cold and damp, even in the summer months? In that case you would need a tent with a good rain fly. You will also need to consider how much room you need. Perhaps you’ll want family tents instead of a family tent- give the kids some more room and give yourself and your spouse more privacy. Also think about if you’ll be repeating the experience. If the answer is yes, then you should invest in a more expensive, high quality tent that will hold up over time.
A Family of Nature Lovers
For the longest time I’ve gone camping with my husband each spring. We’re both very outdoorsy people; that’s actually how we met – it was on a camping trip organized by our local YMCA. It didn’t take long before we started going on mini camping trips of our own. We’d throw our 2-person tent in the back of his pickup truck and head down the dusty trail to our favorite spot by the lake.
Things have changed since those days; we still go camping but we bring family tents instead. That’s right, in the last 10 years we have been blessed with three beautiful boys who have also taken a liking to the outdoors. They love to stroll down to the water’s edge with their father and watch as the little fish swim by the shore. Sometimes the braves ones will get their feet wet and chase after the fish. Nothing brings me more delight than to watch as my family enjoys nature together.
Screen Tents ~ A Bonus Item for Campers
Camping is one of those outdoor activities that everyone seems to enjoy. It’s a great way to save money on a family vacation or even a weekend trip to the mountains with your buddies. When you go camping there are certain necessities that are obvious such as a tent, sleeping bags, cookware, food, etc. However, there is also a list of items that are considered very important by many, but happen to be a less obvious choice to ensure comfort and satisfaction.
A Eureka screen tent is a bonus item for all campers. It would definitely be on the list of things people are less likely to consider. Unlike a traditional camping tent, a screen tent provides shelter without completing shutting out your surroundings. While the top and bottom of a screen tent are solid, all sides are transparent and made from micro netting that allows the sunshine in but not the bugs.