Once you buy a tent such as American tent, you shouldn’t just “wash your hands.” In addition to the quality of the equipment chosen, its effectiveness and durability will also depend on your care. To ensure that your investment is worth it, you need to follow a series of tips, such as:
When setting up, clean the ground to prevent branches, stones, and sharp objects from piercing the tent floor. Most come with protections for the base, but if that’s not your case, use a simple tarp to avoid direct contact between the tent and the ground and the ingress of water;
Remove all foil and dust with a damp cloth and hang to dry. The sun also causes the tent to deteriorate. So, if possible, camp in the shade or use a cover for protection; never store your tent wet or still damp. This causes the fabric to rip and tear, destroying the nylon and leaving a foul, musty smell. If possible, let the tent dry in the morning;
do not eat or use matches and lighters in or near your tent. These utensils can cause serious fires, and the food can attract wild animals that can tear it; avoid placing your tent under trees, as lightning or branches may fall; try to remove dirty clothes and shoes before entering the tent to avoid dirtying the place where you are going to sleep.
Now that you’ve read all our tips, it’s just a matter of choosing and buying a suitable camping tent and going off to the next adventure!
Types Of Tent
Three Seasons
It is the best-selling model in some countries. Designed to be used in spring, summer, and autumn, this type of tent is suitable for most Brazilian weather and soil conditions. It is usually light, compact, and tough enough to withstand rain, wind, moderate cold, sun, and other less extreme conditions.
Four Seasons
These tents such as 20×60 pole tent are heavier and more expensive. However, they are designed to withstand more aggressive weather conditions, such as strong winds and snow.
Mountain Tents
Mountain tents withstand extreme weather conditions, most suitable for places with severe and dangerous conditions, such as snow.
Summer Tents
Summer tents are light and ventilated but cannot withstand rain or slightly cooler nights. They are ideal for places that already have a camping structure, with mild temperatures and without sudden weather changes.
Keeping An Eye On The Details
Check the durability and quality of the equipment. In general, frames are usually made of aluminum, as they are light, resistant, and do not corrode when wet. The fabric most used today is nylon. Also, look at the seam of the tent, especially in the corners and folds, and see if it is sealed or if you need to apply a silicone sealer. Tent zippers should also be very sturdy.
Check the durability of the tent floor and whether it is waterproof. Before making your decision, always enter it and stretch it as much as possible, so you will know if it fits inside. In addition, take into account the following points:
if you plan on sleeping in the tent with more than two or three people, borrow (from the store where you are shopping) enough sleeping bags and place them open inside the tent;
make sure the tent frames fit perfectly and easily;
If you plan to hang a lantern from the roof of your tent, make sure it has a suitable place for it, usually a small hook attached to the center;
If you intend to buy the tent and receive it at home by mail, check if the invoice came with it, as there may be a need for an exchange if the equipment does not meet your expectations.
