Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Color
Darker-colored tents block out more
sunlight, so they're easier to sleep in
after dawn, but they absorb more heat
so they get hotter during the day. A
brightly colored tent stands out, useful
for children finding you again, or for
hunters spotting you from a distance.
Bedrooms
Many family tents have separate
compartments. In some tents these
are removable, so if you've got a
young family you can remove
them, and put them back when the
children are older, and you all want
more privacy. Check the capacity
(“people rating”) on these tents
carefully. You'll get a more accurate
figure if you can get everyone to
try them out in the showroom.
Fabric
Modern tents are made of
nylon and polyester, which
makes them lighter, but
hotter, and prone to
condensation. Unless the
weather is very cold, leave a
few zippers undone at night
to allow the air to circulate.
Floor
Most modern tents have a sewn-in
floor. Shaped like shallow bathtubs,
the floors should remain waterproof
even in heavy rain. Many tents offer
a separate footprint (a separate layer
of fabric cut to mirror your tent's
floor plan) to buffer your tent floor
