Season Tent
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 COLEMAN Hooligan 2 Person Tent 3 Season Camping Hiking  US $58.95
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 TEXSPORT Brookwood Internal Frame 2 Person Camping Tent US $38.95
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 NEW USMC Two Man Diamond Brand Combat Tent 3 Season US $132.50
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 NEW BIG AGNES FLY CREEK UL2 ULTRALIGHT FREE STANDING BACKPACKING 2 PERSON TENT US $249.50
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 Big agnes Fly creek Ul2 US $145.02
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 Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 US $203.09
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 Polyester Fabri Tent 1 2 Person Folding Yellow Outdoor Camping UV Four Seasons US $34.99
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 MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Tent 1 Person Backpacking Tent Brand new W Tags US $300.00
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 Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 2 Person Tent US $192.98
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 NEW Coleman Montana 4 Person Tent with Awning and Bonus Gifts US $99.99
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 The North Face Tephra 22 Tent 2 Person 3 Season Backpacking Camping USED ONCE US $124.51
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 Vintage Marmot Taku 4 Season Gore Tex Tent Shelter Garuda Dana Design US $50.00
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 Big Agnes Burn Ridge 2 US $152.00
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 Marmot Bastille II 4 Season 2 Person Tent Nearly Perfect Condition US $225.00
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 Black Diamond Highlight Tent 4 Season 2 Person Tent US $300.00
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 Brand New Eureka Timberline 4 Backpacking Camping Tent Free Shipping US $189.99
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 US Marine Corps Combat Tent Diamond Brand 2 Man 3 Season Nice WoodlandCamo US $107.50
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 NEMO LOSI 2 person tent 3 seasonbackpackingultralightnew w tags US $250.00
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 Mountain Hardwear EV 2 Mountaineering Alpine Backpacking Tent 2 Person 4 Season US $385.00
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 kelty riverbend 2 TWO MAN TENT mountain hardwear north face 2p person rei US $42.00
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 Eureka Pinnacle Pass 2XTA 1 2 Person Tent US $139.99
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 CABELAS XPG EXPEDITION TENT 2 PERSON US $215.00
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 SWEET VINTAGE SIERRA DESIGN ONE PERSON TENT FLY 35 LBS IN GOOD CONDITION US $26.00
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 SIERRA DESIGN 2 PERSON 3 SEASON ORION CD TENT WITH RAIN FLY US $24.60
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 EUREKA APEX XT 2 PERSON 3 SEASON TENT IN GOOD USED CONDITION W FLY US $26.18
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 Stoic Templum 2 Tent 3 Season w Footprint Gear Loft Gray Cliff 2 Person US $150.00
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 GoLite ultra lite Utopia 1 one man tent US $46.00
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 Walrus Micro Swift Tent Rain Fly Footprint in very lightly used condition US $89.99
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 Tahoe Gear Hiker 2 Person 3 Season Portable Lightweight Backpacking Tent 7x6 US $29.99
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 NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN 25 TENT 2 PERSON 4 SEASON RETAIL $500 SUMMIT GOLD NWT US $434.95
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 BRAND NEW BLACK DIAMOND I TENT 1 2 PERSON YELLOW US $599.95
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 Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 person 3 Season Tent US $125.00
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 No Limits Kings Peak 2 Person Extreme Backpack Tent US $19.99
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 Mountain Hardwear Room with a View Tent 2 person US $76.75
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 MSR HUBBA HUBBA HP lighter version of HUBBA HUBBA Mint Condition US $234.50
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 ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 1 AL Tent US $104.95
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 3LB Ultralight 2 Person 3 Season Bivy Shelter Tent w lots of screens rainfly US $60.00
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 NEW MSR CARBON REFLEX 2 TENT | 2 Person 3 Season | $500 retail UL ultralight US $349.95
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 great REI Half Dome 2 HC person 3 season tent with footprint US $125.00
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 Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 Tent 4 season US $400.00
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 NEW EUREKA COMBAT TENT LIGHTWEIGHT EXTREME WEATHER LEWS 3 MAN CLASS 1 US $500.00
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 Eureka Combat Tent 4 man 4 season Extreme Cold Weather US $420.00
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 REI Camp Dome 2 Tent Sage and Brown 2 Person Tent 3 Season US $46.00
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 Brand New Eureka Timberline 2 Backpacking Camping Tent Free Shipping US $139.99
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 North Face SlickRock two Person tent US $125.00
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 Marine 2 man Combat Tent US $150.00
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 Eureka Zephyr One Person Tent US $90.00
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 Eureka Forte SQ2 2 person 3 season Tent US $50.00
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 TENT Adventure Dome 2 Person Green US $34.00
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 Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 3 3 Person Backpacking Tent NEW US $184.95
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 Mountain Hardwear Thru Hiker Tent US $75.00
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 Tent Liner for GP Large Military Tent 18 X 54 Army US $49.00
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 Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 Tent Brand New US $220.00
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 YELLOWSTONE CAMPING TENT BY GIGATENT 3 SEASONS PLUS SLEEPS 1 TO 2 LIGHTWEIGHT US $127.00
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 NEW MSR CARBON REFLEX 2 TENT | 2 Person 3 Season | $500 retail | Ultralight US $429.95
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 RAINIER CAMPING TENT BY GIGATENT 3 SEASONS PLUS SLEEPS 1 TO 2 LIGHTWEIGHT US $127.00
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 The North Face Tree Frog 24 Tent USED includes FREE footprint NICE NO RESERVE US $34.00
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 NEW MSR CARBON REFLEX 2 ULTRALIGHT TENT | 2 Person 3 Season | $500 retail UL US $349.95
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 Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent Camping Backpacking New With Tags US $265.00
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 Marmot Sanctum 2 man 4 Season Ultralight Expedition Tent US $91.01
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 BIBLER BLACK DIAMOND I TENT w VESTIBULE excellent condition US $375.00
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 Wenzel 2 Person Lightweight Compact Camping Backpacking Hiking Two Persons Tent US $34.88
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 New 2011 Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Person 3 Season Tent Backpacking US $270.00
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 THE NORTH FACE BIG FAT FROG 2 PERSON 3 SEASON TENT HUGE VESTIBULE FOOTPRINT US $102.51
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 MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR LIGHTPATH 2 PERSON 3 SEASON BACKPACK ULTRALIGHT TENT 3lbs 13oz US $99.99
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 Sierra Designs Veranda 4 Tent 4 Person 3 Season US $295.77
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 Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Person Tent Mint Condition US $225.00
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 Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 Tent New NWT 2 Person 3 Season 2011 Model US $165.00
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 REI CLIPPER TWO MAN TENT 2 person aluminium US $40.00
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 NWT Black Diamond Firstlight Tent 4 Season 2 Person Tent and Vestibule US $425.00
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 Sportz Avalanche Truck Tent US $249.99
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 North Face Tadpole 23 2 person tent set up twice never used camping US $102.50
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 The North Face MINIBUS 23 tent BRAND NEW 3 season tent in citronelle green US $250.00
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 KELTY VORTEX 2 TENT Two person man dome 3 season 2 vestibules Backpack camping US $52.00
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 Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 WITH Footprint US $220.00
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 Seattle Made Garuda Jalan Jalan Outstanding Design Excellent Condition USA Rare US $225.00
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 Ledge Sports Tarantula 2 person fiberglass pole backpacking Tent US $49.99
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 Eureka Sunrise 8 8x8 Sleeps 4 US $135.00
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 Vintage North Face Sierra Backpacking Tent US $100.00
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 NEW Big Agnes MADHOUSE 3 Tent 3 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Backpacking NWT US $205.95
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Shopping For Camping Tents 101
Nowadays, camping has evolved from simply being an activity that involves temporary outdoor living to being a mode of living. Sleeping, eating, and working outdoors are more than just urges, they are thought to be biological characteristics of man. The "return to nature" movement has helped develop modern camping, designing it now to supplement modern living and provide opportunities for the development of outdoor skills. The camper employs a minimum of primitive but functional equipment that furnishes almost all of civilization's basic conveniences. One such necessary equipment is the camping tent.
Factors to Consider
Standard tents used to be "two-party-affair" pup tents. For larger parties, taller and warmer wall tents, having floors and screening of suitable fabric to make them insect-proof, were readily available.
With the growth of organized camping, the industry that provides such equipment has steadily grown. And with more campers paying close attention to structural factors, tents should now be manageable, useful, made of sturdy materials, and uncomplicated to set-up and put away. The temperature ranges in which a camper will be camping also need to be considered when buying this equipment.
Keeping all these in mind, shopping for a tent isn't easy. The marketing jargon for tents can also befuddle the neophyte camper. Conversely, camping tents can simply be classified as either 3-season or 4-season.
The 3-Season Tent
The average 3-season tent is functional in light to moderate weather conditions. The fact that it is built to hold up for temperature ranges in spring, summer and fall, and in almost any location, fittingly gives it the name 3-season tent. This type of tent is normally less expensive than a 4-season tent. 3-season tents also come in an infinite array of features and prices, and can be bought at specialty camping stores or from large merchandisers. Those of great quality let the air in, but keep the moisture out.
The 4-Season Tent
The pricier 4-season tent may or may not have a rugged "bathtub" floor which is merely an excellent waterproof floor that comes up to about six inches on most 4-season tents' sides. These tents are suitable for year-round camping, and for whatever weather conditions there might be. They have a minimum of four aluminum poles for support, with some brands having more than that. Such specification is great for inclement winter weather. 4-season tents can also come in sleek outlines, are usually dark-colored to soak up heat better and are also lighter.
The 3-Season vis-à-vis the 4-Season
Most campers still prefer the 3-season tent because it makes for a great family camping tent. As long as it's used in the seasons specified, it can still provide adequate protection from the elements. However, 3-season tents cannot withstand powerful snowfall, lashing rain and rough winds. They are not suitable for such wilderness outings as an Alaskan excursion in January.
Too much insulation can be a problem during the summer months for a 4-season tent. The heftier price tag of a 4-season could also sway a buyer towards a 3-season. But for the camper who plans to commune with nature in the wilderness and in stormy winter, the 4-season would be a better choice.
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