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