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Let's have a look at a couple of different strategies of camping, and once they are most applicable.

Camping cots.

Rather than struggle along with a large tent (especially while trekking in warmer areas) you are able to lighten your load significantly with all the use of a cot. Not just are they lighter, cots also offers ground support, making it straightforward to sleep anywhere. The down side to a cot more than a tent, obviously, is the exposure to the components. If you're planning an extended backpacking trip that could involve inclement weather, or even a big quantity of bugs, you could need to think about a tent, or perhaps a tarp with mosquito net to spot more than your cot.

Tents.

There are many types of tents available, though they are able to be separated into two principal categories: portable tents and wall tents (also known as canvas tents). Wall tents are incredible for extended stays within the woods. I lived inside a canvas tent for four months in Yosemite, full with bunk beds, wood stove and windows, and could not have been much more comfortable.

Canvas camping tents are the ultimate kind of lodging in the wilderness. No other type of camping tent can match the sturdiness and durability they supply. I've hiked and camped around the globe (effectively, not all over, but on several continents) and, whilst I generally prefer smaller sized trekking tents, I have lived within a canvas tent for a number of months in Yosemite with a lot achievement.

Additionally, you are able to also add additional features to a canvas tent should you want. Some campers like to add a little porch, utility racks and shelves for clothes. If you're looking for a Walden like experience, a wall tent is the method to go.

Naturally, in the event you strategy on moving a great deal, a wall tent is not the method to go.

A Frame Tents

For the a lot more mobile camper, a standard A-frame is a better selection. These sturdy tents are genuine bargains at surplus retailers, straightforward to setup and take down, and are often made with interchangeable components. I've hosted close to a hundred campers, and need to say that A-frame tents, a lot like self winding watches, were ahead of their time.

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