META: There are various kinds of tents available in the market and every camper has a different requirement. It is therefore imperative that you look for a tent that best serves your needs and at the same time is durable and suitable for the weather type of your camping site.

Going camping is an exciting adventure provided you have a comfortable tent to keep you cosy and sheltered when required. The needs of different people vary considerably so it is up to you to ensure you purchase the tent that will suit your needs best. The weight, weather and space you require are all factors to consider when choosing your tent. High standards in terms of material, durability, quality and reliability can be provided by tent manufacturers as they test them.

Materials used for tents are generally lightweight nylon or polyester fabric. However the groundsheet or the base of the tent uses a far more durable fabric because of the constant abrasions that it suffers from the ground below. This type can tear easily so to prevent this they use ripstop nylon. All camping tents are made to be waterproof by using a coating of polyurethane. This prevents the water from seeping in from the outside in case of a sudden shower or drizzle. The forming of condensation can be prevented on the tent with certain coatings. Make sure you check this out before you purchase otherwise you could end up with a tent that has no ventilation.

The kinds of tents include ridge tents, geodesic tents, dome tents and tunnel tents. The aerodynamics, the location of the guy points and the arrangement of the poles for the tent are all factors that determine whether the tent you have purchased can withstand severe weather conditions. If you are preparing for an expedition where perhaps you will be facing harsh weather, you need to consider purchasing Geodesic tents as they are sturdy and made to standards that are fit for this purpose. The poles intersect each other forming a self-sustaining structure that allows more room inside, besides it can hold the weight of snow as well as keep the icy winds from penetrating through the material.

The curved roof on the tunnel tent gives more height than the sloped pointed roof on the dome tent, which provides you with more space. This means you have more room available inside the tent and do not feel constricted. If you are looking for a lightweight tent then you should consider the dome tent. This tent only requires two poles to support it and three if it includes the porch. This would be very appropriate if you were going backpacking.

If you are looking for a family tent then you must look for designs that are structured keeping in mind a base camp environment. Such tents are erected only once and remain until the end of the trip. These can be heavier and larger but even so they must be able to accommodate a number of people for a longer period of time. You will not regret having more space, so if you can, take a tent that is size bigger than your actual requirement. With the above descriptions of the different varieties of tents, you can now easily select one of your choice.