Posts Tagged ‘Dome Tents’
Smart Storage
I tend to use dome tents when camping. A dome tent keeps the rain off you and out of the tent better than other types. Dome tents also tend to fit more people and have better protection from ground water. There’s also an added benefit of height, which is great for tall campers, but can mean that there’s a lot of unused space.
If you’ve ever shared a tent with multiple people, then you know how crowded it can get when everyone’s sleeping bags and gear are piled up inside. I started looking for tent accessories that might alleviate this problem. I stumbled across the Eureka Gear Loft which is essentially a mesh bag that can store all sorts of small camping items. It hangs from the ceiling so it doesn’t take up valuable floor space.
Backpacking in Grand Teton National Park
Hiking has always been a part of my life. Even when I was a little baby, my dad would strap me to his front in a baby carrier and up into the mountains we’d go; though, according to the video and photographs I’ve seen I was content to sleep most of the time. When I got older my family would go on weekend camping trips in National parks. I also honed my hiking and camping skills in the Boy Scouts.
I graduated from college this past May, and as our final hurrah before heading off into the real world, my college buddies and I decided to go backpacking in Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton is just south of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The alpine geography is gorgeous and was an incredible to explore. Lightweight backpacking, with dome tents, portable stoves, and minimal food, was definitely the right decision. Had we carried too much with us we would not have had the energy to explore so much of the park.
Safe and Smart Behavior Around Bears
When you put yourself in a situation that you’re likely to see dangerous wildlife, you should be ready and prepared to defend yourself. If you’re an avid photographer, for example, and you travel to Alaska in search of bears, you should bring more than just your camera. You should also have a can of bear spray in case you inadvertently intimidate a bear, and you need to defend yourself in a quick and effective way.
People should be aware, however, that bear spray should only be used as a last resort. Smart behavior will lessen the likelihood of a bear attack. To that end, make sure that you make noise when you’re hiking. Bears fear humans, and if you make noises like a human, they are likely to stay away. Also, always properly store your food. This is perhaps the most important step. Never, ever keep food in your camping tents; rather, string it up in a safe and secure bear bag away from your tent. And, of course, keep your distance. Even if you’re going in for that perfect shot, you must put your safety above all else.
Keep These Pointers In Mind
Along with sleeping bags, camping tents are standard equipment for campers. No camper would go out without a tent. So how do we care for our camping tents to ensure that they will last for long use? Here are some pointers to remember:
~ Practice setting up the tent properly.
~ Bring the correct stakes and use them.
~ Choose waterproofed camping tents.
~ Bring along extra tent parts such as zippers, duct tape, fabric, and other materials. This will help you make necessary repairs when needed.
~ Do not set up camping tents in direct sunlight.
~ Use ground cover.
~ Make sure that your tent is ventilated properly.
~ Clean and dry the tent thoroughly right after use.