| When you're camping, your tent is the most important | | | | The strangth of the poles is an important factor if you |
| piece of equipment. Without a tent, you are nothing! | | | | want your tent to last. Modern tents are extremely |
| You need one that will keep you dry and warm (but | | | | lightweight but you can often tell the difference |
| not too warm). There are a huge huge range ot there | | | | between poor quality and good quality poles. As a rule, |
| on the market and it can be difficult deciding what to | | | | you generally get what you pay for. If you are using |
| buy but here are a few tips to help you on your way | | | | your tent to go to a festival and don't tend to do much |
| when buying a tent. | | | | else with it, then you can pick up a 2 man tent from |
| Most tents have 2 layers. The first a breathable 'inner' | | | | about £25. If you are looking for something that |
| providing warmth and keeping the insects off, while the | | | | you can use a few times of year in all conditinos, then |
| 'outer' or 'skin' is the waterproof layer that goes on the | | | | prices can go up to about £500 for the top quality |
| outside. These can be made from a wide range of | | | | tents. |
| materials, the higher end of the price range tends to be | | | | Whatever your choice, remember to allow anough |
| the best insulated, most breathable and best quality | | | | space for your stuff. A 2 man tent is often big enough |
| and would be advised for extreme weather conditions. | | | | for 2 people but if you both have big rucksacks or |
| The higher price ranges will also be home to tents with | | | | equipment, you might be better thinking about a larger |
| the best quality seams and zips as these are often | | | | tent to allow for this. |
| the first things to go. | | | | |