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ATV Camping Tents
Condensation can be a problem with some tents. Double-wall tents have a waterproof outer layer called a fly which covers the breathable inner tent material, this combination offers good ventilation and protection against condensation. Single-wall tents typically use vents, mesh and waterproof but breathable materials for ventilation and protection against condensation. There are several types of camping tents available. Most tents have a skeletal frame consisting of poles, covered by the tent material. The most common lightweight tent is the hoop tent which uses flexible poles to form hoops to support the tent material. Hoop tents come in three different configurations:
Other lightweight camping tent types include the traditional A-frame tent and the basic pyramid tent utilizing one pole. When selecting a good lightweight tent you need to make sure there is enough room for the number of people using it and their gear. Tent manufacturers have a basic capacity rating for their tents (1-person, 2-person, 3-person, etc.) and they can be a little mis-leading. For me, I demand some space for me and my gear especially if I am sharing my tent. Therefore, a capacity rating of 1-person or solo pretty much means one person only, no gear and a capacity rating of 2-person pretty much means one person and some gear or two tiny people. My point is when selecting a tent pick one that has a capacity rating larger than the number of people planed to use it. For example, if you are planning a camping trip for three people get a 4-person tent or larger, then there will be plenty of room for everyone and their gear. Another rating the tent manufacturers use is the number of seasons the tent will support. The following are typical seasonal ratings used:
Most lightweight tent fabrics are made out of nylon or polyester taffeta and they have a density rating called Denier. Denier (D) measures the density of the fiber in grams per 9000-meter length. For example a 75D polyester taffeta has a weight of 75 grams per 9000 meter of the polyester thread used in the material. Therefore the higher the denier the heavier the fabric. Polyester thread is thicker than nylon of the same denier and produces a stronger fabric with better tear resistance. Polyester also has better resistance to the suns UV rays. The poles for lightweight tents serve to keep the tents shape through wind, rain, and possibly snow. Poles have to be flexible, strong, and durable. Lightweight tent poles are typically made from either fiberglass, aluminum, or carbon fiber. Aluminum-alloy tubing is gaining popularity due to its strength and weight. Most poles come in multiple sections joined together by elastic shock cords. Elastic shock cords are basically made out of the same material as bungee cords. The use of shock cords help keep the pole sections together once the pole sections are joined together. Fiberglass poles are still used by many manufactures due to its flexibility. Carbon fiber poles offer lightweight, strength, and flexibility, but are typically the most expensive poles available. Whatever tent you decide on invest the extra money for a tent footprint or ground cloth. Tent footprints or ground cloths are put down first and the tent is setup on top. Tent footprints or ground cloths help protect your tent floor and also offer an extra layer to help insulate the tent from the cold ground. You can purchase a footprint to match your tent or purchase a tarp or canvas and cut to size to fit your tent, whatever you use make sure it is waterproof. So now that you have a basic understanding of lightweight tent terminology and the different lightweight tent types available, you can now determine the ATV camping tent that is right for you.
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