Hike Tents Hike tents
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The fly should be tight so that
There is such a variety in tent designs
it does not touch the inner and
now that it would be difficult to go
will not flap in the wind. It should
through the pros and cons of all of
peg down to the ground as low
them here.
as possible to prevent the wind
Here are the main features to look for
getting under it.
in a two person tent. • •
Fitted ground sheets should
The inner should be roomy enough
come up a little at each side to
so that two people can sit up
prevent damp entering.
comfortably and can change in it if the weather is bad.
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When purchasing the tent keep the weight in mind and think
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A fly sheet with a porch extension
what it will add to your pack
provides space for cooking in bad
even when split up between
weather and for storing gear at
two or three. A two person tent
night.
should weigh about 3 - 4 kg.
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