Seasoned campers will want a different experience than first-time campers. From the sleeping bags they pack to the tents they carry, there will be specific needs for each kind of camper. Also, the kind of equipment that is needed for any outdoor adventure will vary depending on the way you want to experience the wilderness. The most important part of any camper’s expedition is the camping tent. By it you will draw nearer to the vast wild and by it you will either wake rejuvenated for another day or toss and turn restlessly. Owning the right tent is key to enjoying time under the stars.
Whether it is a guy’s weekend or the family’s first camping trip purchasing the right 3 man tent is the safest, most efficient way to enjoy the outdoors. Most of the major wilderness equipment suppliers carry the three man version and it is the most popular seller even for solo goers. Selecting the best fit can be determined by a few simple questions: What season will the camping take place? What outdoor pests will need to be defended against? How close to nature does the camper want to feel? Each tent will accomplish these goals in differing ways.
The REI Quarter Dome T3 Tent has the perfect construction to address every question. Its spacious interior makes sleeping three comfortable with an 84×68 sleeping floor. It has a 360 degree viewing radius with clear tent walls and comes with a zip over rain fly for inclement weather. Tote it in a backpack easily; it weighs only four pounds. The patented weather prevention design assures that you will not get wet even in heavy downpours. This tent will bring its owner as close to nature as possible without sleeping beneath an A-Frame tarp. It is a great three season tent for two hundred thirty dollars.
For the very economical camper, the Sundome 3 by Coleman is a thrifty purchase. This 3 man dome tent is a perfect purchase for new campers just breaking into the sport. It is a no frills, maybe get wet, see if it works out tent. At sixty dollars, it makes an excellent choice and will work excellently for any camper looking to get out once a year during the warm season. It has tall head room and a seven by seven foot sleeping floor.
Lastly, the Trek Cabin tent made for the winter months. It is a spacious zip-tight tent tall enough to stand inside. The fabric makes it breathable but also keeps warm air trapped inside. It is a water proof three man sleeper with enough room to set up a card table inside. Though not light weight, it makes the perfect tent for setting up camp in one place and enjoying the deep winter snow.
