Best Place to buy a Camping Tent.?

Question

I was just wondering where is the best place to buy a camping tent that is durable, and will last a while.

Answer 1

The best place to purchase a tent, if you are looking for a quality tent, is a store that has an actual "camping" department. Stay about from the big box department stores such as Walmart, K Mart, Target.

When you enter the department, look for name brand tents: Eureka, Coleman, Kelty, Marmot, The North Face. Stay away from "store brands". These are NOT made to the same quality standards as the name brand tents. Store brands are okay for the occasional camper who might not care about having to replace the tent in a few short years.

Select a tent that is easy to set up. A dome tent is much easier to set up than a cabin style tent whether you are a novice or an experienced camper. Since you are asking a question as to where to purchase a tent, I would have to guess you are a novice.

A dome tent will be rounded, much like a dome. A cabin tent will be shaped more like a box. The photos on the packaging will guide you as well as the description of the tent.

If you are just driving to a camp ground to set up the tent for a weekend or so, select a tent that is rated to hold more people than you actually plan on having in the tent. You will appreciate the extra interior space to store some of your belongings and in case of inclement weather that forces you to spend additional time in the tent.

Concerning "weather", also select a tent that has the largest rain fly that goes over the tent. The rain fly is made of waterproof material and is designed to shed the rain from the roof and, hopefully, sides of the tent. A full coverage rain fly is the best.

If and when you have questions on the tents, and you probably will, ask to talk to the most knowledgable camping associate in the store. Not everyone working in the store, or even near that area, will be extremely knowledgable on camping.

If the person is indeed an "expert", they will ask you numerous questions concerning your intended purchase. Such as: number of campers, type of camping you will be doing, length of trip or trips, how often will it be used, and finally what price range you had in mind. A good and knowledgable salesperson will suggest a tent that will fit your needs near the price you are looking to spend, not necessarily the most expensive one that they have to offer.

If there is space available in the store, ask if you can take the tent out of the box and set it up, or watch it being set up, so you can really see how easy or difficult it is as well as get in the tent to check it for space and interior features. (mesh storage pockets, ceiling loops to hold flashlights or a mesh "attic", ease of window and door closures)

Answer 2

Best Place to buy a Camping Tent.? The best place to buy cheap Tents online is at Amazon.com who have a massive collection to choose from at amazing prices from a website you can trust.

http://www.amazon.com/Tents/b?ie=UTF8&node=1258595011&tag=yah-outd-20

Tents can also come with optional accessories including porches, tent carpets and footprints, to add extra space and comfort so you no longer have to "rough it" when you camp but more like you have a home away from home.

Family tents range in size, depending on your family. From 3 berth to 10 berth, with a variety of styles, spaces and more.

A family tent will usually offer a large living space and multiple bedrooms. Family tents are becoming more and more popular as it is an inexpensive way to get away with the family.

http://www.amazon.com/Tents/b?ie=UTF8&node=1258595011&tag=yah-outd-20

I hope you find a tent that you like

Answer 3

Bass Pro Shop, I just bought a tent there today. Hope the weather is nice in a couple weeks so I can get some campen in before it gets too busy.

Answer 4

Cabellos, Academy or WalMart. Use Consumer Guide to determine the quality. Also figure out what sort of tent would be best served in what climate. I live in TX and want one with lots of screening to keep bugs out and what little cool air there is blowing through it. Tents are faily inexpensive and no matter what you get, if you use it more than 10 times, you'll get your money's worth versus the cost of a cabin or hotel room.

Answer 5

Thrift stores. People are always dumping sports equipment there. Good stuff and cheap.

Answer 6

bass pro shop

Answer 7

Wal-Mart That's defently the place!

Answer 8

did you try modells? target? those stores would probably have.