Backpacking Tent

Some of the best locations for extreme sports like climbing require hiking to get there. A good backpacking tent needs to be right for the location, weather, number of people, length of stay, weight.

Choosing the Tent to Compliment Backpacking.

• All Season Backpacking Tent. These are used year round. All season tents are good for backpacking as they usually have a good balance of weight and function.
• 3 Season Backpacking Tent. This type of tent works well for all but the harshest cold weather condition
• 4 Season Backpacking Tent. Best for cold weather climates.
• One-person tents. Great as a backpacking tent due to its light weight.
• Family Tent. These tents can accomodate between 3 to 6.
• Dome Tent. Excellent backpacking tent. Easy to erect using lightweight flexible poles that thread through a sleeve in the tent fabric crossing at the top. As a backpacking tent it is very light for its available area. It has advantages in windy conditions.
• Tarp Shelters. Can be used very effectively as backpacking tents. They are lightweight and provide shade and shelter from the rain. Tarp shelters have become high tec with use of lightweight materials and mesh for bugs. These are excellent choices as a backpacking tent.

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