Walmart have tent stakes that are reasonably priced and you can buy them individually which is really helpful. We lost just one of ours and I didn't want to replace the whole set. http://www.walmart.com/ip/COLEMAN-TENT-STAKES-10/13848624
Read
this article that's in the abc of hiking. It gives some really good advice
about tents and what to look for. It should make you more confident about being
given the sales pitch in the camping shop. http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/hiking-tents/tent-buying-guide.asp
In
general, tents should be able to keep away a light drizzle but may not be
waterproof in a downpour. If you know that you are camping in bad weather, you
can buy tents made from better rain resistant material. You can buy a
waterproof sealant from a hardware or camping shop and seal the joins on your
tent. Make sure you use a groundsheet under your tent to add a protective
layer.
The
first things to consider when you are buying a tent are size and budget. Figure
out how much you have to spend and then try and get the best quality tent you
can for that amount.
How
many people do you need your tent for?
A 2
person tent is actually quite cramped for 2 people and it might be better to
invest in a 4 person tent.
Speak
to people who have been camping and ask them how comfortable their tents were.
You
also need to consider issues such as the material the poles are made from
(aluminium is stronger), how big the rainfly is (this is the tent's umbrella) ,
vents, zippers and guy lines(these keep
your tent attached to the ground).
Go to a camping shop and get feedback on all these issues before you rush out and buy.
The first
things to consider when you are buying a tent are size and budget. Figure out
how much you have to spend and then try and get the best quality tent you can
for that amount.
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