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 41 LED 6V Tent Lamp UFO Hanging Outdoor Camping PVC White Silver Portable Light  US $7.99
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 Box of 50 12 inch LARGE HEAVY DUTY STEEL TENT YARD STAKES LOT50 9813 NEW US $26.99
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 A 24 pack of 24 long metal tentinflatable or bounce house stakesanchorspegs US $108.00
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 NEW QTY 100 BALL BUNGEE 9 IN CORD TARP STRAP BUNGI CORD US $16.33
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 Happy Camper Camping Tent 2 in 1 LED Light and Ceiling Fan US $37.99
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 6 Vargo Titanium 6 Nail Tent Stake Peg 03oz Camping Lightweight Ultralight US $21.95
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 Pure Solid white Tyvek Ground Cloth Sheet Tent Footprint NO PRINT US $1.50
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 A 24 pack of 24 long Orange metal tentmoonwalk or water slide stakesanchors US $120.00
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 1X 7 Inch Camping Tent Pegs Stakes Hook Ground Pin Set US $.99
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 NEW CASE OF 50 LARGE 12 INCH STEEL TENT YARD STAKES US $28.99
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 50pc Heavy Duty 6 Black Bungee Bungie Bungy Ball New US $19.99
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 Texsport 3 8 Inch Tent Pole Replacement Kit US $19.67
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 4X 7 Inch Camping Tent Pegs Stakes Hook Ground Pin Set US $2.89
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 Silnylon Gray 65 13 oz Ripstop Ultralight Tent Tarp for Light Backpacking US $1.95
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 Canvas Wall Tent 9 bracket kit for 1in pipe conduit US $115.00
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 MLH Medium Black 3mm 6mm Guy line Rope Tent Cleat US $7.91
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 Outdoor Canopy Shade Tent Garden Sun Shelter 10 x 10 Camping New US $121.99
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 Northwest Territory 10 Man Olympic Cottage Tent NEW NEVER PUT TOGETHER US $158.49
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 20 Canvas heat seal patches for Tarps Boats canopy Convertable top repair US $14.00
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 NEW Outdoor Hiking Camping Tent Fan Battery And Electric Portable Camp Fan US $34.99
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 Coleman CPX LED Tent Cabin Dome Camping Rechargeable Light Fan with Stand US $39.95
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 A six pack of 24 long White wedding party tent stakes US $30.00
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 MLH Black Guy Line Guyline Bowline Micro Kite Tent Tensioners US $3.91
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 MLH 25 PK Black 2mm 5mm Guyline Tent Tarp Tensioner US $16.79
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 New Happy Camper Deluxe 2 in 1 Tent LED Camping Ceiling Fan Light Combo NIB US $28.00
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 Coghlans Coghlans Ultralight 9 Aluminum Tent Stakes Orange 4 PACK NEW US $5.95
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 Yellow Plastic Tent Stakes 9 12 Pack US $10.99
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 Silnylon Black Ripstop 13 oz Ultralight Tent Tarp 65 for Light Backpacking US $1.95
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 GEAR AID TENACIOUS TAPE TENT NYLON VINYL PLASTIC BREATHABLE FABRIC REPAIR US $6.85
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 MLH Wilderness Supply Aluminum Y Beam Tent Stakes Pegs New 4 Piece Set US $4.61
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 Texsport 7 16 Inch Tent Pole Replacement Kit US $19.97
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 Kenyon Urethane Clear Repair Tape 3x18 C071 US $3.99
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 MLH Micro Guy Line Bowline Glow in the Dark Tent Tarp Kite Tensioners US $4.41
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 Coleman® Tent Kit US $15.26
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 Silnylon Purple Ripstop 13 oz Ultralight Tent Tarp 65 Silicone Nylon Fabric US $1.95
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 COGHLANS 9 inch HEAVY DUTY TENT STAKES LOT12 9810 US $11.98
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 Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Ultra Strong Repairs BLACK Tent US $5.65
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 15 LED 6V Tent Lamp Squareness Hanging Outdoor Camping PVC US $6.99
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 Outdoor Camping 6V Hanging Squareness Portable 15 LED Tent Lamp Camping Light US $6.66
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 lot of 6 steel 7 inch camping tent pegs stakes hook US $3.03
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 4 Stove Jack with Canvas Edging Roof Jack 4 Inch US $55.00
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 10 Canvas heat seal patches for Tarps Boats canopy Convertable top repair US $7.99
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 Texsport 01905 2 Person 7 Foot Camouflage Trail Camping Tent US $21.95
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 1 x Vargo Titanium 6 Nail Tent Stake Peg 03oz Camping Lightweight Ultralight US $3.15
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 Coleman Camping Hiking Stakes Mallet Broom Tent Kit NEW US $16.62
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 MLH Medium 12 Pack 3mm 6mm Guy line Rope Tent Cleat US $21.48
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 6 Stove Jack with Canvas Edging Roof Jack 6 Inch US $55.00
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 Vargo Outdoors Ultralight Titanium Shepard Hook Tent Stakes 6 each 6 grams US $3.00
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 Silnylon Blue Ripstop 13 oz Ultralight 65 for light backpacking Tent Tarp US $1.95
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 1 3 8 HI PK CANOPY FITTINGS TENT FITTINGS 6 3 WAY 6 4 WAY 12 Total US $45.00
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 MLH Mini Black 2mm 5mm Guyline Tent Tarp Tensioner US $4.51
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 4Pcs Tent Pegs Aluminum Outdoor Camping Stake Steel Ground Pin Hiking 7inch New US $4.99
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 NEW Coleman Tent Repair Kit Sealed in Package Camping Gear US $4.00
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 MLH 25 PK Glow 2mm 5mm Guyline Tent Tarp Tensioners US $19.49
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 Stansport Black Granite Series McKinley 2 Pole Dome Tent 7 Feet X 7 Feet X 54 I US $75.60
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 Coleman Camping Hiking Battery Powerful Window Cool Fan US $28.38
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 Tent Stakes 9 Inch Heavy Duty Plastic12 Pack US $10.99
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 MLH Large Black 4mm 8mm Guy line Rope Cleat Tensioner US $10.41
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 4X 7 Inch New Aluminium Alloy Tent Pegs Camping Hiking US $3.09
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 MLH Mini Glow 2mm 5mm Guyline Tent Tarp Tensioner US $5.41
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 Silnylon Royal Blue Ripstop 13 oz Ultralight Tent Tarp 65 Silicone Nylon US $1.95
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 New Full Size Truck Cap Tent US $129.00
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 MSR Needle Aluminum Tent Stake 12487 US $2.29
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 8 Aluminum tent stakes 7 long Very lightweight great for backpacking US $15.00
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 Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Ultra Strong Repairs Sage Green US $7.24
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 Texsport 14105 3 8 TENT POLE REPLACEMENT KIT Kit US $28.67
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 Coleman Heavy Duty Tent Stakes US $11.50
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 A six pack of 24 long Orange metal tent stakesanchors US $30.00
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 Stansport Adventure Tent US $28.79
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 Stansport Buddy Hunter Tent US $28.79
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 CANVAS WALL TENT CAMP STOVE FIRE PROOF CURTAIN US $49.99
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 COGHLANS 12 inch HEAVY DUTY TENT STAKES LOT12 9813 US $12.98
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 5 Stove Jack with Canvas Edging Roof Jack 5 Inch US $55.00
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 Texsport 17582 TARP PE 12 X 16 SHELF PACK BRN Kit US $45.94
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 Texsport 14105 3 8 Inch Tent Pole Replacement Kit US $23.89
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 Texsport Brown Reinforced Rip Stop Polyethylene Tarp 12 x 16 US $38.28
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 TENT POP UP ZIPPER REPAIR 4 NEW SLIDERS 45 5 US $19.95
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 Coghlans ABS Plastic Tent Pegs 9 Inches US $12.66
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 Coleman® 9 Heavy Duty Aluminum Tent Stakes US $10.26
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 Coghlans Skewer Steel Tent Pegs 6 Pack US $8.95
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How To Choose A Good Camping Tent For Your Next Family Safari
Size
The size of a tent is determined by how many people it can accommodate – hence tents are categorized as two- man, four-man or six-man. Take note though that this is under very ideal situations where no camping gear is present – in reality, this may not apply and might only make sense to backpackers who usually travel light.
So for everyone else, www.familycampinggear.com advises you divide the advertised rating by two to get the real capacity of the tent. Therefore a tent rated as four-man should really accommodate two adults and possibly 2 very small children.
Plan with a minimum of 30 square feet of floor space per person. Make this even higher for longer camping trips, unless reducing weight is important.
Most two-man tents measure 35 square feet – hardly enough for any additional comforts or accessories. According to www.familycampinggear.com, adding space for clothing and a space to stand up without walking on your tent mate, will result in a more livable situation. This means an eight by eight feet tent (64 square feet) would be ideal for a two-man family camping tent. This gives you 32 square feet per person – which is ok.
If you need to really be comfortable on your outing (i.e. have room for two adults and still remain with space for a cot, a mattress and room to stand when changing), then a 100 square feet tent is the kind of tent you will need. Make sure the tent is high enough to stand in. Plan for the tallest person in the group although, as a general guide, a 6-7 foot height is good for adults and about 4 feet for kids.
Consider putting kids of about 7 or 8 years in their own tent. This gives the adults privacy. Here a 35 square feet tent (5×7 feet) would serve the kids well. Teenagers should be considered as adults when fitting a tent.
Do not go for tents larger than 100 square feet. They will give you problems when pitching because it is difficult to find a smooth and level spot large enough to set up the tent on yet you need this kind of a level spot. Such tents may also prove bulky – especially during loading and unloading into your car.
Poles
Most tent poles are made from aluminum or fiberglass. These poles are, in most cases, connected together with an elastic shock cord which helps when setting up the tent. Most good tent manufacturers provide emergency repair links to be used in the event the poles break or bend during a camping trip. Remember to confirm this before buying.
Fabric
Most tents in Kenya are made from canvas. The trend now is to use nylon which is good for waterproofing. The window screen can be made from a translucent material. Always ensure the tent you buy is made of material that is thick enough to withstand a rough environment and cannot be easily ripped-apart.
Zippers
Before you buy your tent, test all zippers to make sure they can open and close freely without binding to the tent fabric. Good zippers should also be rust-proof.
Shape
Tents come in four basic shapes: A-frame (pup), umbrella (dome) and Tunnel (hoop). Just like its name, this tent is shaped like the letter ‘A' with a single ridgepole across the top to hold up the tent's canopy. The design was the classic tent design in the sixties. It's also called a pup tent. A-frame tents have an efficient rectangular floor space.
The Dome Tent is shaped like an upside down bowl. It is the most popular, all around camping tent style for all types of camping. A modified type of dome tent called the geodesic tent is regarded as the most wind-worthy camping tent style of all modified dome tents.
The tunnel tent has a structure of simple side to side arched poles like a covered wagon. It forms a tunnel with a series of hoop shaped poles (usually two or three). Sometimes an extra centre pole is used to keep the walls from sagging. It is one of the lightest and easiest to pitch shapes available.
Tents with square floor shapes are more efficient when laying out sleeping and gear arrangements. Because of other factors, it is not always possible to have a square floor. If you buy a round floor, or nearly round like with the geodesic dome tents, you should allow some extra floor area to make up for the less efficient layout.
Seams
All waterproof seams in a nylon tent, such as on the fly and floor, must be waterproofed with a seam sealer. Your new tent should come with a bottle of seam sealer. Set up the tent in the yard before your trip, and apply the sealer. Let it dry before packing the tent. You will need to do this yearly.
Weather
Wind, rain, sun, heat and cold, all have different demands on the tent. Windy areas will require sturdy poles, stakes and anchor ropes. Geodesic tents are excellent in wind. Their igloo-like shape reduces the wind's effect, and their pole arrangement provides great strength.
Your tent should have a completely waterproof rain fly made of coated nylon. The fly should wrap around the tent and reach down the sides nearly to the ground. This will keep out all types of rain, even if it is windy. The fly should extend far enough over the door, so it keeps out the rain when you open the door to enter or leave.
The floor should also be waterproof coated nylon. This fabric should cover the floor, and turn up the sides for about six inches or so. There should be a few seams as possible. This is called a "tub" floor. It will keep out any water that runs down and under the tent.
Sun and heat create the need for shade and airflow. The rain fly will provide shade for tent. Large screened windows on opposite sides of the tent, or a screened window opposite a screened door, will allow air to flow through the tent.
Cost
A good tent serves you for a longer time. In general, tents made out of stronger material (fabric, poles and stitching) are priced higher. They will withstand higher winds and heavier rain. But then you may not need this level of strength and durability hence you may opt for lighter versions that are always a bargain.
Again if camping is one of those things you do once in a year and you do not venture out into virtually unknown terrain during the harshest of weather conditions, then you are better-off sticking to a least expensive tent. After that, you will be more experienced and wiser to venture into more pricy options.
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