Thursday, August 11, 2011

Choosing the Best Dome Tent for Your Needs ( Two)

Besides what we have mentioned in the former article of the blog, the shortcomings and disadvantages of it still need you to focus. The typical material of used for the body of the camping tent is nylon, and the average weight is approximately two and one-half to seven and one-half pounds.

Generally, a common dome tent may cost you from $70 to $600 and it can be classified under 3-season type of tents which is able to can accommodate up to ten people.

Although those that work well for all but the harshest cold weather condition, dome tents also do have a few disadvantages. This part of article will lay out the main advantages and disadvantages of dome tents:

1. Dome tents can resist wind and all types of precipitation effectively as they have many corners; on the other hand, Coleman tents are what people need to avid backpackers and canoeists.
2. All those Connors can be used to storage for gears and equipment although they cannot be used for sleeping,
3. As a general rule, dome tents are much lighter in weight than the equivalent sized frame tent.
4. Dome tents provide a greater amount of head room that a conventional ridge tent does.
5. Dome tents can be easily set up and dismantled.

Conversely, there are a few disadvantages to point out. But you will notice that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Coleman dome tents can be used in all seasons except for the harshest cold weather conditions.

1. Ventilation can be limited due to the geometric design of the dome tent.
2. The space inside the dome tent is not the most usable.
3. Moisture tends to gather at the top of the dome.

We can see clearly that the advantages of dome tens weigh more than regular ones, 
especially for backpackers, mountaineers who are desperately need a light packing. to sum up, the dome tents may be your good choice and try to find the most suitable on for your camping trip.

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