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Anonymous said

on 11/22/2005 Make sure that the tent bottom has as few seams as possible and that the seams are off the ground and covered. Otherwise, you can end up with water inside the tent if it rains.

Anonymous said

on 11/22/2005 I find that the easiest tents to set up, and the best quality tents, are dome tents.

Anonymous said

on 11/22/2005 I was tired of being crammed into a small tent and not being able to stand up. Now I'm getting tired of lugging my 30 pound 12 foot x 12 foot and 8 foot tall monster tent around. Plus, this big sail of a tent really goes places in the wind! In a breeze there needs to be a person sitting inside to hold it down, all our gear and stakes in soft ground couldn't keep it put. It's also tedious to setup, clean, and find a large enough flat space to set it up. Be careful when choosing a big tent!

Anonymous said

on 11/22/2005 Check the height of the tent. I am tired of dressing all hunched over or lying on my back. The next tent I buy is going to be one I can stand up in!

Anonymous said

on 11/22/2005 Purchase a tent with "sealed or taped seams" to prevent moisture leaking into your shelter. Most tents come with taped seams now, but make sure! Also, it's a good idea to add some liquid seam sealer yourself for more protection. (It's usually only about $5.00 a bottle and dries quickly.)

Anonymous said

on 11/22/2005 You'll want to know how many people will be sleeping in the tent. If you're buying for a family, be sure to have the room so your kids aren't rolling all over you in the night.

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