Archive for June, 2009
Cleaning a Tent
Avoid using detergents because they will leave a residue that won’t rinse away. This residue attracts water and will reduce the water repellency of the fabric, not to mention deteriorate the fabric of your camping tent.
Add the soap to lukewarm water and mix it up well. Wash the tent down with a clean damp cloth or sponge. And remember not to neglect the zippers if they’re dirty as grit has a tendency to wear them out over time.
Once you’ve finished washing, rinse your tent very thoroughly with a hose. Make sure to rinse off all of the soap as a sticky residue will attract dirt which will in turn abrade the fabric… defeating the whole purpose.
Since you’re already going through the motions, this is also a great time to test for leaks and water repellency.
Outfitter Tents design with a purpose in mind
Outfitter Tents are a long time favorite of professional guides, outfitters, tour groups, and scouts for their ability to withstand abuse. Also known as wall tents, outfitter tents are meant for periods of prolonged stays at the hinterland or camping expedition. Sturdy and light weighted tents, they are also acknowledged as four season tents. Either it is rainy season or chilly winter or spring season, they perform efficiently in every season. Usually, they are larger in size and can even raise themselves up to fourteen to eighteen feet which render large space inside the tent.
Usage:
Fabricated from high quality material, outfitter tents excel quality in respect with long life, durability and performance. These tents are highly recommended as they are remarkably water defiant, assuring tension free camping at the time of heavy rain, although still allowing the tent to breathe comfortably, instead then congregating condensation. People who go on long journeys and prefer to live in their tents should go in for these tents as no other tent can surpass them in terms of comfort and adaptability according to the change in seasons.
Features:
They grant individuals either anglers, hunters, part time guides etc to enjoy all the convenience, comfort and protection against extremely bad weather situations. Some characteristics of outfitter tents which make them most popular are:
They are capable to capture and preserve indoor heat.
They last for long life as their frames are made up of either strong steel or wooden beams.
They are large enough to have roaming space inside the tent and even tall people can stand fully upright in them.
They are available with perpendicular walls, which end up in lot of space for kitchen equipment, camping gear, tables, beds and stove.
Durability, flexibility and high strength are the positive points of these tents. The outer sheath of canvas is waterproof, thick and heavy, assuring many seasons of hard use.
Fun and Successful Family Camping Trips
When you’re looking to purchase a tent that the entire family can use, there’s no hard and fast rule for the tent that will work best. Rather, it really depends on your specific family. If you know that your family is going to need a lot of room, choose a tent that is designed to accommodate one or two more people than it needs to. After all, even family tents are designed to be economical with space. Therefore, a four person tent might more comfortably fit three or even two people.
Also make sure that everyone is going to be okay with sleeping in the same tent. If you and your spouse or significant other want some privacy, maybe a little two-man tent for you would be best. Then, all the kids can have their own tent. This way, you can have time together as a family at the campsite and around the fire, but you can also have some private space. After all, even the closest family needs some time apart, and this applies at home as well as your camping trip.
Backpacking can be an exciting outdoor adventure for one!
When it comes to outdoor adventures some people enjoy adventures by themselves and one adventure would be backpacking in the great outdoors. If you are planning a backpacking adventure for yourself one thing that you will need to decide is what kind of tent would you need? Backpacking tents come in all different types and some of those are four season tents, solo tents and 2 person tents.
A four season tent would be a better choice when it comes to backpacking only because it will withstand all weather such as rain, snow, and your hot summer days. The main disadvantage to a four season tent is that they are heavier and because of the fact that they are for all weather your ventilation may be harder when it comes humid summer days. An example of a four season tent would be Eureka K-2 XT which weighs 11 pounds and 12 ounces which would be one of the heaviest tents that you might choose to use while backpacking.
You might also decide to use a solo tent if you are going to be backpacking in the summer. The main reason why you might want a solo tent is because they are light weight and made for your packing adventure. One example of a solo tent is Eureka Backcountry 1 which weighs 3 pounds 14 ounces. If you decide that you are going to be backpacking in the summer it would be a better choice then your four season tent due to the fact that it is light weight and it would also allow you better ventilation in the summer as well.
The final tent that you could choose to use would be a Eureka Apex 2XT and the reason is because if you decide that you want a family member, a friend or even man’s best friend to join you on your backpacking adventure this would be an excellent two person tent that is also light weight. The Eureka Apex 2XT weighs 5 pounds 6 ounces which would mean that a young child would be able to help carry the tent which might give the sense of helping as well.
So the next time that you decide to go on your backpacking adventure remember the different tents that you have to choose from and enjoy yourself in the wonderful outdoors!
Behind the Scenes of RJT Ventures, Inc.
RJT Ventures, Inc. is a family oriented business that was started by Todd and his parents. When Todd and his parents decided to start RJT Ventures there main focus was to provide their customers with the best camping tents and tent accessories.
Todd has loved the outdoors since he was a young boy and when he became a father himself he decided that he was going to share his love of the outdoors with his children. As a father, he also realized that there are others that love the outdoors as much as he does, so he decided that he wanted to be able to provide outdoor lovers with specialized tents for their outdoor adventures.
CampfireTents.com was first published in July of 2006 and since it has become one of the best camping websites on the internet. The customers of campfiretents.com are able to find anything from family tents, cabin tents, and solo tents to their much needed tent accessories. With summer approaching fast, remember that RJT Ventures, Inc. is here to serve you our customers.