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Choosing a 3 Season Tent
Selecting the Right Three Season Tent for You
3 season tents are very common types of tents available. They are unbelievable versatile and can be used for every season besides winter. Some 3 season tents have weathered cold winter storms. 3 season tents should have a rain fly, mesh inserts, and one or more vestibules.
Buying 3 season tents is an important decision. It is critical to think about various features such as weight, durability, style, ventilation, and water resistance. 3 season tents are priced anywhere between $100 to $600 so you don't want to end up spending too little and ending up with a crappy tent or spend too much and get a tent that is way too overbuilt. After reading this article, you'll be able to confidently pick the perfect tent for you.
Picking out 3 season tents is like making an investment. You'll want a tent that can handle multiple uses. You can buy a backyard nylon or canvas tent for around $100, but when you bring it to the backcountry, you'll be faced with fierce winds, flash thunderstorms, hailstorms that will put your tent to the test. It is best to invest in a tent that can last multiple trips. Some tents, such as the Eureka Timberline 2 will last over 20 years!
Quality 3 season tents cost anywhere from $250 to $500. Higher priced tents means more durability, larger vestibules and stronger poles. Let's look at important features that you should think about when choosing 3 season tents.
Two main features to consider are the weight and size of your three season tents. 3 season tents that can sleep 2-3 people are typically 4 to 9 pounds. If you're going backpacking or camping by yourself, you want want to think about getting an ultralight shelter that only weighs 1-2 pounds. On the other hand, family camping tents weigh anywhere from ten to twenty pounds.
While 3 season tents are lighter and easier to carry on your trip, they may lose a couple of features. Ultralight tents (those in the 4-5 pound range) have fewer number of zippers, fewer and lighter poles and smaller vestibules and rain flies.
Here are some tips when choosing which designs and features are right for your needs:
- Zip-out nylon panels increase airflow, but also increase the weight and cost
- Single-walled tents are lighter and costlier than double-walled tents
- Poles make the tent more sturdy, but increase the weight. Aluminum alloy poles are an excellent choice
- Vestibules can give you extra space and add some weight
One of the most popular 3 season tents designs is the dome. These tents are freestanding and do not need stakes. They are held up by poles that cross over the top, forming a dome that provides maximum headroom. The drawback is that the floor room isn't as ideal as A frame tents.
If you are consider buying 3 season tents, make sure you check out these: MSR Hubba Hubba HP, Eureka Timberline 2, Big Agnes Seedhouse 3 , Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 3, Alps Mountaineering Extreme 3 tent. These tents have garnered great reviews and some have even won awards from camping magazines such as Backpacker Magazine.
Be sure to visit Tent Critic to learn more about 3 season tents and read reviews on the top tents.
About the Author
The author loves being in nature. His very first camping trip was when he was a youth, when he camped overnight in the Poconos mountains. He now California and still enjoyws going on camping trips and hikes with his mom, dad and younger sister. He has thoroughly researched a ton of tents for camping as well as backpacking and is extremely expereineced in the area.
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