Here is a basic list for a good camp shelter.
1. Camping Tents -
You should check to see if the exterior of the possible tent is made of heavy duty material. Yet the material should not make you feel like you are carrying a ton of bricks
2. Trailer Tents -
In general you will find that trailer tents are fixed to RV beds. This allows you to transport your tent where you need it with ease.
3. Camper Rentals -
Camper rentals are great if you have to stay indoors due to inclement weather.
4. Ground Cloth / Canvas -
The canvas or ground cloth protects you from moist and creepy crawlies at night. Find out which is durable and weather-resistant. (That includes being fire-proof, too)
5. Extra Stakes/ Tent Pegs / Tent Hooks -
Things get displaced easily outdoors. Missing a tent peg will make your tent very wobbly and prone to collapse in the course of strong winds.
6. Poles & Ropes -
Poles and other accessories should come together with the camp tents. Make sure you have all of them before setting out your camping trip. If it helps, you can practice assembling the tent at your own backyard.
7. Hammer / Mallet –
You need a good mallet or hammer to knock down the stakes into the ground at a reverse 45 degrees angle. Having one makes life easier. Not having one means you have to look around for a good big brick.
8. Mat for Tent Entrance -
If you are the sort that hates sand and dust on your sleeping area, be sure to bring along a mat for the tent entrance. You can even enforce a ‘No Footwear in Tents’ rule for everyone.
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