Tent & Sleeping Bag - Selecting

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Camping out is a great way to spend time with your family or friends. But make sure you have the right equipment. If you're traveling by car and camping, pick your tent based on how many people you'll need to shelter. If it rains and you're stuck inside, you don't want to be crowded. If you're backpacking, choose a tent based on weight...4 to 8 pounds for a 2-person tent. Freestanding tents can be pitched anywhere...can be moved without taking them down...and are easier to clean. Be sure to see the tent fully pitched before you buy. Stress points should be reinforced with a double seam, and corners reinforced with extra layer of fabric. A bathtub design...where the seam attaching the sides is actually above the Floor...is more water resistant than one that has seams at ground level. When it comes to buying a sleeping bag, make sure it fits you. If you can, get inside it before you buy it. Roll around. Do your feet push against the bottom? Can you turn around? Is there room around your chest and shoulders? Can you reach the toggles and zippers? Look for extra room around your feet. Mummy bags are warmest...and the tighter the fit, the warmer you'll be. But if you're claustrophobic, opt for the rectangular bag with the looser fit. Goose down is the best insulator, but its useless if it gets wet...so unless you're only a fair-weather camper, choose a synthetic bag. With the right equipment, you can be ready for just about anything on your next camping trip.

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