If you love camping then there is some very important equipment that you need to have, particularly if you’re going to be camping with a family. Unfortunately camping can be a little gear intensive, though on those stormy rainy days high quality gear is very important and much appreciated. And some of the best high quality camping equipment you can get is a canvas tent.
Of course anyone camping needs a tent. Unless you plan to sleep under the stars of course, which is fine until it rains. The reality is that for anyone who wants to go camping the first choice to make is what tent to buy.
The range of tents available nowadays is enormous. Even if you are seeking to accommodate a family you can buy nylon tents sufficiently large to house four people for under $200. The manufacture of tents, and camping gear in general, is like most other things. Many are now made in Asia and are extremely cheap.
However, particularly if you’re camping with children, the day will come when you will regret having bought that $150 nylon tent that looked so good in the showroom. That day will probably be about day two on a camping trip after it has been raining. By about day two of camping in the rain that cheap nylon tent is probably leaking, your bedding is probably wet, the children are probably cold and you all want to go home.
That’s the time when you would appreciate having paid more for a high quality canvas tent.
A canvas tent is made from heavy duty canvas, and it is strong and durable. If you purchase a good-quality tent you will find that on day 2 of your wet camping trip the children, the bedding and you are still dry and warm.
Canvas is extremely strong. It is fully waterproof, it doesn’t flog in the wind like nylon does and it shouldn’t leak at all. Unlike nylon tents a canvas one doesn’t require a fly and so can be quite simple to erect and put away.
Like everything a quality canvas tent can have its disadvantages. Firstly of course you will find that they are much more expensive than their nylon cousins. They are also heavier, bulkier and therefore harder to pack.
And of course it’s also horses for courses. You won’t find a small, lightweight hiking tent made from canvas. But if you’re looking to camp with a family then you will find some superb tents which offer superior accommodation for everyone.
So if you love camping, and you’re looking to buy a tent sufficient for housing a family, consider paying more and buying yourself a high quality canvas tent. It will last for 10 to 20 years and your family will have many nights in the rain where you are all very thankful that you’ve chosen a quality camping canvas tent.
