Many people think about going camping, or even think about simply having a tent in the garden, but are often put off by the perceived difficulty of erecting the tent, and therefore believe that a camping trip or erecting a tent to protect something such as a car or other personal item is simply too difficult. However due to the advent of quick pop-up tents this difficulty is now a thing of the past, and even a person who knows very little about tents or camping in general can usually erect a pop-up tent in a matter of minutes. This simple tent style may not be a highly weatherproof tent, but for camping in the summer, or simply having a simple easy-up the tent in the garden it can be a great choice.
These tents are sometimes known as self erecting tents, which, although that is a misnomer since the tent will need a certain amount of work in order to erect it properly, they are so easy to put up that there is very little skill needed at all. Some tents can be setup in less than 30 minutes, and that includes the large pop-up tent variety. One of the main types used by camping experts is the dome pop-up tent, since this tent type can provide excellent weatherproof cover, and also be very stable in most weather conditions while also being extremely simple to erect.
Pop ups make erecting quick
The first thing to consider is how big a tent you actually need, with various sizes of pop-up tent be available. If you are going camping with just yourself and a partner, a small two-person tent may be just right, though it is a good idea to choose a larger model, or perhaps a three-person tent in order to give yourself a little bit more sleeping room and some space for storage within the tent body itself. For larger camping groups a six person pop-up tent can be a good choice, since this will give you not only more sleeping space but also a certain amount of living room, It will also give you a good height, since the larger models tend to have more headroom. This can range from a 48-inch height up to a 60-inch height, which will usually give you enough room to stand up.
You need to make sure that you buy a fairly strong pop-up tent, particularly if you will be camping in an area where weather conditions can become bad. This is especially true if you’ll be camping in a place in the wintertime, and for this you will need to buy a full season tent rather than the usual three season tent that many people purchase. As the name implies a full season tent can be used all year round, whereas the three season variety can be used during the spring, summer, and fall. However, most pop-up tents, particularly the dome variety, are usually fairly strong as standard, and can usually withstand high winds and also are extremely weatherproof, with excellent rain covers. Before you choose a tent make sure that it has a high quality rain fly to protect against rainwater, and also that the floor of the tent is waterproof and strong enough to protect against hard ground.
SUV tents
If you are looking for a tent to protect an automobile or to use as extra storage outside the sleeping tent, a large pop-up tent or canopy is usually the best choice. These can also be very quick-erect tents, and there are a wide range of sizes, ranging from small canopies that can be used to create a living space outside the sleeping tent, right up to a canopy or tent that can cover a large automobile such as a truck or SUV. Some tents are usually made for advertising purposes, though it is possible to use these in a camping environment since they will provide excellent protection in some cases.
A few models worth looking at include the GT-FT016 6-person dome pop up tent. This one room tent is easy to erect, has one large door and 3 windows and 2 roof vents. It also has 2 storage lockers and pockets in the tent walls. It is a 3-season tent which sleeps up to six people, measuring 15 ft x 9 ft with a height of 72′ inches. Support is by five fiberglass poles, with cover of 600mm coating polyester taffeta. Another model, for those looking for the canopy type tent, is the caravan enclosed pop up tent from Ace Canopy. This is a sun shade canopy measuring 10ft x 10ft made from heavy duty water-resistant polyester, which is also UV protected. The frame is stainless steel, giving a height of 7 ft with a weight of 68 lbs.
Aluminum frame
A final choice could be the 10 ft x 20 ft pop-up tent from Promo Punch. The covering is heavy-duty fire-retardant polyester supported by a patented aluminum frame. Popular camping tent manufacturers of the pop up style are Eureka, North Face, Swiss Gear and Coleman. Styles worth considering include the Eureka Blue Mesa tent, the Eureka Sunrise 11, the Coleman Adirondack tent, and the Crestline dome tent.
Before choosing which pop-up tent is right for you, think about what you actually want the tent for, paying particular attention to the type of climate and weather conditions you can expect when you are on your camping trip, the number of people sleeping in the tent, and the amount of storage space you need. After this you will be able to make the right decision according to your needs and your budget.
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