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Tent
Why was it so cold in my tent even though used in Summer.
It is a cheap type with only a single skin. When purchasing a tent what are the things to bear in mind?
It is a cheap type with only a single skin. When purchasing a tent what are the things to bear in mind?
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Most tents aren't really designed for warmth. (That's the job of warm clothing and a decent sleeping bag, together with whatever you use to keep your body off the cold ground, such as a camp bed or air bed). Their prime function is to keep you dry. For that reason,the most important thing to look for is the 'hydrostatic head'. If it's only 800mm, it'll keep you dry in a light shower but not much else. 1200mm will cope with most conditions but, if you want to guarantee that you'll stay dry when it's 'chucking it down', it's best to look for a hydrostatic head of 2000mm.
The only way that the temperature inside a tent will be any higher than that outside of it (other than using some form of heater, with the subsequent risk of fire) is if your body heats up the air around it. That's why you'll be warmer in a simple, small back-packer's tent (the sort of thing that you're more or less forced to lie down in) than in a larger family-sized tent. Your body can heat the small amount of air trapped inside a very small tent but body heat is insignificant in a much larger tent.
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The only way that the temperature inside a tent will be any higher than that outside of it (other than using some form of heater, with the subsequent risk of fire) is if your body heats up the air around it. That's why you'll be warmer in a simple, small back-packer's tent (the sort of thing that you're more or less forced to lie down in) than in a larger family-sized tent. Your body can heat the small amount of air trapped inside a very small tent but body heat is insignificant in a much larger tent.
Chris
Everyone should bear in mind who want to buy a quality tent.
Material: This will probably be the single most important aspect of your tent when it comes to how well it can handle water. All types of different tent materials will all handle water differently. Cotton is a common material for tents to be made of. When you first buy a tent made from cotton it is possible that you will experience some leaking and this is known as weathering. Some tents may need to be weathered two to three times before they become fully waterproofed.
PVC coated tents do well with water. While one of the drawbacks of PVC coating is that it tends to make your tent much heavier and increases condensation, you can still be sure that the material will keep you dry. The best way to avoid condensation is to make sure that your tent has plenty of ventilation. Poly Cotton is a mix of polyester and cotton that still offers the same amount of strength but is a much lighter fabric. It is possible for it to be used uncoated but it is usually treated to make it repel water.
Rainfly: We all know the point of a rainfly, to protect you from the rain but not all of them are made equal. While the majority of them do their job, there are some that solve one problem and create another. When searching for a rainfly make sure that it completely covers the entire tent without any pulling. Pulling can cause ripping which then causes for a place for water to get in through the outer shell of the tent. There are also some rain fly’s that cover the entire tent without pulling but greatly increases condensation due to humid air not being able to escape.
Interior: The interior of your tent should be waterproofed as well. Not just the material but the design should accommodate your protection from the rain. For example, you’ll notice that specific tents designed for rain protection will have bathtub style floors. Bathtub floors are made to actually come up the sides of the tent to avoid you laying in a puddle of water, just in case your tent does wound up leaking.
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Material: This will probably be the single most important aspect of your tent when it comes to how well it can handle water. All types of different tent materials will all handle water differently. Cotton is a common material for tents to be made of. When you first buy a tent made from cotton it is possible that you will experience some leaking and this is known as weathering. Some tents may need to be weathered two to three times before they become fully waterproofed.
PVC coated tents do well with water. While one of the drawbacks of PVC coating is that it tends to make your tent much heavier and increases condensation, you can still be sure that the material will keep you dry. The best way to avoid condensation is to make sure that your tent has plenty of ventilation. Poly Cotton is a mix of polyester and cotton that still offers the same amount of strength but is a much lighter fabric. It is possible for it to be used uncoated but it is usually treated to make it repel water.
Rainfly: We all know the point of a rainfly, to protect you from the rain but not all of them are made equal. While the majority of them do their job, there are some that solve one problem and create another. When searching for a rainfly make sure that it completely covers the entire tent without any pulling. Pulling can cause ripping which then causes for a place for water to get in through the outer shell of the tent. There are also some rain fly’s that cover the entire tent without pulling but greatly increases condensation due to humid air not being able to escape.
Interior: The interior of your tent should be waterproofed as well. Not just the material but the design should accommodate your protection from the rain. For example, you’ll notice that specific tents designed for rain protection will have bathtub style floors. Bathtub floors are made to actually come up the sides of the tent to avoid you laying in a puddle of water, just in case your tent does wound up leaking.
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