Frank McGoldrick asked:


Our family has been camping for over a year now and we love it.  When we decided to make the commitment to buy a camping tent, we spent time visiting local outdoor stores to get advice.  I was surprised on how many types of tents were available and it was difficult trying to determine the right tent for our family.  Plus, I realized that camping tents aren’t cheap.  With average tent prices starting at $200, I didn’t want to rush and buy the first tent I saw.  However, after doing some research we bought our first tent and our family has been happy ever since.  In fact, we actually made two tent purchases, one for me and my wife and one for my two sons.   To save you some time, I have written down some of quick tips to help you make your decision.

There are a number of factors to look at when you start your research.  First, find out the actual weight and size of the tent when it is packed up.  This factor comes into play if you plan on hiking to your campsite.  The last thing you want to do is buy a heavy tent and have to haul it for a long distance.  Remember, you will have more than your tent to carry so weight is important.  If you are planning on hiking for most of your outdoor adventures, you might want to look for an ultra-light tent.  These tents are designed to be as light as possible and take up very little space in your pack.

Second, find out the floor space size and peak height of the tent.  Both of these statistics are important on making the right choice.  By checking the floor space you will make sure you will actually fit in the tent when you lay down. This factor is especially valuable if you are tall and don’t want to have your feet sticking out the end of the tent.  The next factor is the peak height, which is the highest point in the tent.   If you want some head room in the tent you will want to compare tents by this factor. However, if you are like me, this factor wasn’t that important.  We didn’t spend that much time in the tent during the day.  We basically used the tent to sleep and change.  So I wasn’t too concerned about this issue.

Third, you want to determine the size of tent or tents that will fit your family.  In our case, we wanted a little privacy so we decided to buy two tents.  We bought one tent for me and my wife plus one tent for our two boys.  You might want to consider this step for your family.  Buying two (or more) tents gives you some alone time with your spouse and it also gives you a private area to change your clothes.

Fourth, you may want to choose a tent that is a little bigger than your need.   I originally wanted to buy a two person tent for me and my wife.  However, after some research I realized that a two person tent only gives you room for two people and that’s about it.  We would only have room for our sleeping bags. In our case, we decided to go with a three person tent have extra space for our stuff.

Finally, try to determine how much you want to spend on your tent before you hit the store.  When we were about to choose our tent I was determined to be as cheap as possible, but I realized this wasn’t the way to go. I wanted our tent to last for a few seasons and some of the cheaper tents weren’t that sturdy.  You really have to decide how many times you plan on going camping each year.  If you are only camping once or twice each year you might be able to get away with a cheaper tent.  But if you plan on using the tent multiple times each year, you will want to invest in a quality tent.

I hope this article can help you on your first family tent purchase.   Again, just take your time and do the research before you buy.  See you around the campsite!



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DizzyInsomniac asked:


i’m planning on going camping for the very first time in high altitudes in high latitudes. Is there a way to prevent my tent from losing heat? Can I insulate the tent on my own?

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Phil Washington asked:


While there are more luxurious and spacious kinds of tents available in the market, emergency tube tents tend to be the favorite of campers and other outdoor enthusiasts because of their quick, no-hassle setup.

Advantages of Using an Emergency Tube Tent

Compact

Emergency tube tents are commonly used for outdoor trips and as such, they come in compact designs to take up as little space as possible in your camping gear. Unlike other types of tents, they don’t require you to bring several poles with you for setup. All you need to do is find the ideal location, one where you can tie the nylon rope (included in your emergency tube tent kit) from one end to another, insert the rope through the tube attached to the tent and voila! You’ve got you’re A-shaped tent up and ready to use.

Reusable

Not infinitely, but it will definitely last for several trips. As such, you need not worry about having to take with you several emergency tube tent kits for a three-night camping trip this summer. One would do very well already.

Lightweight

Emergency tube tents are not only compact but lightweight as well due to the materials used for making them. You can put it inside your backpack and it won’t make a difference.

Safe

First and foremost, emergency tube tents are fireproof and fire-retardant. This is an excellent safety feature when you’re battling the forces of nature and lightning’s striking close by. Emergency tube tents are also weatherproof: neither water nor wind will be able to prevent you from having a good night’s sleep.

Be aware, however, that emergency tube tents are designed to have their sides opened. If you want those ends covered, you’ll have to use clothesline pins to keep them closed securely throughout the night.

Shopping Tips for Emergency Tube Tents

Size

Some emergency tube tents can only accommodate one person plus gear while others are large enough to accommodate two persons. It’s best to take this up with your camping partners and base your purchase on your sleeping arrangements.

Thickness of Material

Some emergency tube tents are only 1.5 to 2 millimeters thick. That’s more than enough to protect you from adverse weather, but it might not be enough to prevent accidental tears. For greater durability, try looking for emergency tube tents made of thicker materials.

Color

Lastly, choose a bright shade for your emergency tube tent so that you’re easily seen at night. Having a highly visible shade for your tent will also make it advantageous to use as a signal if you’re lost or you wish to make contact with other campers from a distance.



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Charles Kassotis asked:


Many people find that having an outdoor wedding is their preferred choice. Using a nice tent as part of the wedding is a great idea, as it can help keep the sun off, contributing to the comfort of your guests. Additionally, it will keep the sun off the cake, preventing an icky meltdown. However, as you prepare for your tent wedding there are some things that you should keep in mind.

First of all, you should be aware of the costs associated with a tent wedding. You will have to pay for the rental and the set up of your tent. Often, the same rental place that will rent you your event tent also can rent you chairs and tables as well. But you should know that a tent wedding often costs more than one held at an indoor reception hall. The plus side, though, is that you often have more control over your tent wedding, and it can be more intimate and personal. You can also find out if the rental place has dance floors. Many places can lay down some laminate over the grass to create an area for dancing.

Since you know that you will probably add about $15 to $20 per guest to the cost of your wedding by having a tent wedding, you should shop around for the best possible deal. Interview different rental companies in your area, and get estimates in writing. You want to make sure that you are comfortable with what you are getting, and with whom you are working. The Industrial Fabric Care Association has a Tent Rental division that can direct you to local tent rental agents in your local area.

Once you have selected a tent rental company, it is important to work closely with the representative. Take him or her to the wedding site. It is important that the representative understand the location so that she or he can figure out what will be needed, and if special equipment or arrangements need to be made. Portable restrooms are often needed, and caterers may need their own special area to set up for additional cooking and serving needs. Additionally, it may be necessary to plan for climate. If you know that it will probably be hot, fans and air conditioners are necessary; the tent should probably be more open. Heaters should be used in case of the cold, and a less open tent should be used. This is especially helpful if you are planning your wedding for early spring or anytime after the middle of September. You will also have to make sure that there is an adequate power source nearby, or arrange for a generator.

Creating a nice to your wedding tent can be fun. Decorate them with flowers and greenery for a nice look. The flowers you choose can really set the tone. Additionally, using ribbons and gauzy material is another option. If you will be having an evening reception, find out if you can use strings of lights or paper lanterns to soften the mood.



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Hristo I. asked:


So you have decided quality holiday time somewhere on a safari in the wild, far away from civilization and you make the preparations considering on the choice between a 4×4 with a ground tent that has to erected next to the vehicle or one with tents mounted on the roof. A few things to consider so you are able to choose wisely.

If speed of putting up a tent matters to you and it’s definitelly a thing to consider, be it the risk of arriving late at the designated spot or hit by a sudden rain while you’ve just arrived, a rooftop tent is obviously an advantage. It will fold open in a matter of seconds while battling with a ground tent in the half dark at the end of the day or getting yourself soaked wet can be a hassle.

The fact that tent interior like blankets, cushions and matresses can remain inside the rooftop tent as you fold it up can save you space inside the vehicle and more space is always nice! Depending on your personality and the people you’re with, the rooftop tent with its elevation is able to provide an extra feeling of security. The chances of lizards and ground insects crawling in is non-existant while in a ground tent the possibility always exists.

If the area you’re settling at is sandy or dirt-covered, the rooftop tent would prevent those from spreading in as your shoes would loose it while you’re climbing up the ladder. Ground tents tend to collect a lot of ground material (one may wonder if that is the true reason they’re called like that). Watery zones are of similar risk and ground tent floods are not so rare.

If you’re into following wildlife with ease early in the morning or you just want to get going for some reason, that is impossible with a rooftop tent. It takes time to fold it before you can leave while with a ground tent you’re good to go - just grab your car and leave. Folding down the rooftop tent properly is quite time consuming mainly because of the usual problems when it comes to securing and tightening the tent. That alone can be tedious and irritating enough to spoil your adventure. No such problems with a ground tent.

When the roads are uneven (and most often they are), the weight of the rooftop tent may easily cause your 4×4 to sway by shifting its center of gravity much higher. As a rule of thumb — the less gear on your roof the better your safety. Another disadvantage with rooftop tents is the lack of privacy as they’re opened right next to each other. You can expect many problems in that direction and your neighbour’s snoring is probably the least of all.

As you have probably figured it out on your own, getting up at night and going to the toilet is more difficult in a rooftop tent than with the ground tent. And when the group is bigger the rooftop tents literally bind you all together, so it’s not possible for someone to do a different activity like stay behind in camp with the shelter of a tent.

Think well and come up with a plan for the choice of your tent before you dwell into unknown of the open world.



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Eilleen E asked:


I am trying to print some tent cards on Avery 5309 and for one side the writing (font) has to be upside down. I’ve even tried Word’s Mail Merge and it still makes all the words normal, with none upside down.

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charen smith asked:


Table tents are interesting advertising tools. If you are unfamiliar with table tents, they are those printed advertisements or promotional materials that are usually found on the tables of restaurants, bar counters and hotel room side tables. In fact, a lot of service related industries use table tents promote their new or special products. So you might ask, why do a lot of businesses invest in table tent printing? Well the simple answer is it works. It benefits their businesses in a lot of ways. If you want to know about these advantages of table printing, read on and you will discover.

Extra exposure

The first and most obvious advantage of table tent printing is the extra exposure. You can’t have too much exposure. You always need to show your customers your newest and best services or products. They have to know what you have, so that they can be “tempted” to buy it. It is as simple as that. Posters and fliers can work to an extent, but table tents have a unique nature that makes them an interesting choice for promotions.

The simplest example is the restaurant table tent. More likely you have seen these things before. You sit at a restaurant and then wait for the waiter or waitress to give you the menu. After giving your orders, the waiter leaves you alone, and you are left with several minutes of waiting for your food. What do you do to pass the time? Well of course most people will talk to the people they are eating with. After a few minutes you will eventually be tempted to read the table tent that is opportunely positioned at the center of the table. Although you may have seen the products advertised here from the menu, it is presented in the table tent in an enticing manner. Once the waiter arrives with your food, you might want to order what was displayed in the table tent. Clever right?

That’s how table tents work. They can give your new and special products an increased chance of getting noticed. Especially on service oriented industries, customers will always be interested in seeing what else can they buy or experience. Table tents give your products that extra exposure so that they will be interested in the new and special products that you have prepared for them.

Easy and affordable to produce

Now, you may be asking yourself if table tents are hard to produce and if it is an expensive enterprise. The truth is far from that. Table tents are easy enough to print and most come at a relatively affordable price that is equal to poster or folder printing. You can easily find an online printing company to print table tents for you and it can be delivered right to your business address. You just need to send them your table tent designs and you’re virtually done. It is a simple process and you won’t even break a sweat.

So as you can see, table tent printing is a worthy investment to any business, especially the ones in the service industry. It is easy to produce and is an affordable promotional investment to get customers buying more. You can’t go wrong with table tent printing. So go ahead and print those table tents!

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kimsanjulian asked:


Just took my tent down from a weekend of camping and I had spiders covered on the top of my tent. Is there anything that I can put on it to keep the spiders from taking up residence?

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Hristo I. asked:


When involved into a one-time off event, either organizing or merely participating, we’re often constrained by the amount of time and resources we can spend. That is a notch up more true for outdoor events like fairs, weddings and the like, where commercial tents are the choice of the day and dealing with the purchase, set up, maintenance and fold up processes is not something we always can afford to focus our attention on. It is in those cases when it is cheaper and convenient to rent a tent and save ourselves all the trouble.

Q: Why rent a commercial tent?

A: You pay less than buying your own tent, you get the tent delivered and installed (most companies do that) in the location of your choice.

Q: How big a tent should you rent?

A: You answer a system of questions and based on that the right size of tent is choosen for you. Of course you are going to be presented with a drawing of the tent exterior and interior layout in advance.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: The normal price, depending on the scale of the event and the number of people expected, varies between 30-40 $ per person. That includes the tent itself, furniture, dishes, lighting and so on., excluding the delivery costs only.

Q: Is there a time limit for the rent?

A: It depends on the company policy, but the commonly accepted practice is to allow for 5 to 7 days of rental period.

Q: Are there prerequisits for the condition of the accessories at the end of the rental period?

A: Most of the time, no. Just remove the food off dishes, put linens back into the tubs they came with and so on.

Q: Are the accessories set up by the company?

A: Mostly no, that is up to you once the accessories are stacked up inside the tent.

Q: Is soft ground mandatory, what about asphalt and such?

A: Most companies offer an additional anchor service when necessary, those can only be used with specific type of tents though and cost you additionally.

Q: What about permissions on public grounds?

A: You’d have to sort those out yourselves as the commercial tent rental companies won’t agree to deliver anything until you have required and approved a permit from the city or town management.

Q: What if there are no access roads to the place?

A: It is necessary to have accessible road to at least a close nearby location and that is wide and open enough to accommodate a bus sized truck.

So next time you’re forming up your budget and spending time, and effort, on organizing your events, make sure to check if renting a commercial tent is something you should prefer over doing it your own way.



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Sandra Canfield asked:


Are you dreaming of an outdoor home wedding? Do you know anything about wedding tents? If not, you will learn where to place your tent, what designs you can choose from, and whether your tent needs heating or air conditioning.

Where to Place Your Tent

If your yard is flat as a board, you are a lucky lady. Yards can be uneven or rocky, and using flooring can prevent embarrassing fiascos. Wedding tent flooring may cause unbalanced tables, snapped high heels, and even water seepage. As for placement, the middle of the lawn makes an excellent choice. Placing your tent in the corner of the yard or too close to the house can create traffic problems.

Choosing a Design

If your house had poles supporting the structure every few feet, there would be very little charm in your living environment. The same applies to wedding tents, and three designs eliminate the problem of those gray metal poles.The century has one or several peaks, depending on the size, and is supported by poles on the outer sides, which are framed in, to disguise their identity. While the century forms the most elegant structure, a simple pole can may work better for you. This wedding tent consists of poles on the outside and a few poles down the middle. In high wind areas, or for a wedding that is expecting torrential rain, the lack of design is made up for an increase in durability.The clear-span frame tent consists of poles on two sides supported the entire structure, which eliminates the center poles.

Heating and Air Conditioning

Heating a wedding tent is quite affordable, although air conditioning becomes quite expensive. While a colder climate wedding may be tolerable due to so many guests being packed into a close space, a summer wedding in a tent packed with a hundred people will be intolerable.A back-up generator should be utilized and placed far enough away from the guests that the noise does not become a problem.

Signing on the Dotted Line

Suppliers will erect your tent a week before the wedding, and they typically require a 50% deposit on the rental itself and the labor involved. If you give two to three day notice of a date change, the vendor will usually require an additional fee, due to lost business. If you decide to cancel your wedding altogether, about half of your deposit will be make good, which amounts to 25% of the total fees.An outdoor wedding can be a memorable experience, especially to those who feel stuffy in a building, or just want to save some extra money for their honeymoon or a down payment on their dream home.

Whatever kind of wedding tent that you select, ask around for quotes and options to get the best price and the right design. 



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