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Winter Tents - Things to Consider Before You Choose One

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Good winter tents (also known as four season tents) are made to effectively shelter you from wind, cold and precipitation while providing sufficient ventilation.

Before I talk about things to consider before choosing a good winter tent, keep in mind that the usage of a “winter” tent doesn’t need to be limited to winter conditions - it can be used in mild conditions as well. Just remember that although you can use your 4 season tent in the summer, many of them trap heat and don’t have the ventilation to keep you cool (unless it’s a lightweight 4 season tent).

Now, the camping tent you buy should…

keep out the cold,
ventilate well,
stand up to strong winds,
brush off heavy snow, and
ward off all forms of precipitation.

If you’ll be backpacking, you want to buy a lightweight tent so you can easily carry it around.

Winter camping tents are designed to withstand extreme conditions, but here are three things to consider before you buy your winter tent…

Size Is Important

Winter campers spend lots of time inside their tents as compared to summer campers. For this reason you definitely want to choose the right size tent. Some tents are made for 1 or 2 people and others are made to sleep 10 or more. You might even consider purchasing a tent that is slightly bigger than what you need.

For example, if you need to sleep 3, consider buying a 4 person tent to ensure you’ll have plenty of space.

Strong Frame

The tent poles should be sturdy. The frame should be made with extra strength aluminum or carbon fiber rather than fiberglass or customary aluminum which can easily fracture.

Storage

You want a tent with storage options for your gear. You want to be able to move around inside your tent without crushing anything.

If you have multiple rooms, you can designate a space for storing boots, wet outerwear, etc.

Storage pockets will also help make it easy to find handy items that you might need.

Armed with a good four season tent, equipment and the right know-how, you’ll be comfortable no matter the weather conditions.

Terrence Banks runs an online tent store. Shop from a variety of winter tents and 3 season tents

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