As there are several different types of camping you can do either solo or with a group or family there are several types of tents to fit these needs. Tents come in many sizes, styles, shapes, materials, weights, etc, etc and all these different options mesh and weld with different lifestyles. A tent lends an outlet for alternative living while enjoying outdoor activities but how do you know what tent is going to work greatest for you? You need to simply determine a few factors which we will go over here in this post. You will want to determine what you will be using the tent for, where you will be using the tent and the general size of tent that will fit your needs. First let's cover the three primary types of tents. There are three primary types or classifications of tents which are three season, four season and family tents. Determining which of these types of tents is going to work for you is a step in the right direction when buying a tent. When purchasing a new tent for camping there are some key elements that go into selecting the proper size.

Choosing the proper size in a tent can greatly impact the amount of fun and comfort you have while camping. As there are several different types of actual camping one can do there are also several different methods of measure that can go into sizing a tent. Here we will go over sizing a new tent based on what you will be using it for, amount of people using the tent and overall length and width. There are many different styles of tents available and here we will talk briefly about the most popular models; backpacking, cabin and dome style tents. Backpacking Tents - Backpacking tents are going to be the smallest overall as these tents are meant to be minimal to pack down to a small and lightweight package when not in use. These tents are designed to be very lightweight and in this design they offer a small more cozy sleeping area. Cabin Tents - Cabin style tents are some of the easiest to get in and out of. Cabin tents offer a more vertical design with nearly vertical walls giving them a great amount of headroom.

These are great for use as family tents and in some larger models will even offer room dividers to give some privacy within the tent. Cabin tents are great for those who have trouble getting into and out of dome or backpacking tents.Camping tent that can fit into backpacks (self.camping)submitted by Hello,backpack blessings mt bethel So I am planning to explore Vietnam next month and I need an advice choosing the best fit tent into the backpack (2 people) .. kaos backpack touspreferably to be as small as possible since my backpack is only around 50L-55L.tubie backpack Can someone recommend easy assemble and light weight tents please? π Rendered by PID 12512 on app-11 at 2017-01-16 10:35:00.729324+00:00 running d815524 country code: SG.

Posted in Survival Gear, December 13, 2016 The Trucker’s Friend An All-Purpose Survival Tool Made in America It is called the “The Trucker’s Friend”, but after taking a closer look we here realized it is a friend to all, because it is a tough all-purpose tool. A tool that combines the indispensable functions of an ax, (ax blade sharpened using a file), a claw hammer, crowbar, nail puller, wire twist, spanner wrench, grapple hook, tire chain hook and more. Posted in Stoves, July 2, 2016 Hot Ash Wood Burning Rocket Stove First, this stove packs down to 3 inches square by 9 inches tall, and that right there caught my eye. Rocket stoves are everywhere, some are more mobile than others are, however, and then there is the so-called rocket stove made out of cinder blocks. Well, that’s great for the backyard but try bringing one along on your hiking trip. Yes, you should know how to make your own rocket stove, but keep in mind any you do make for an emergency is likely not going to fit well into a pack, and how many times can you use it for emergency cooking.

In some cases, it makes more sense to purchase one that will last a lifetime, is easily packed, and weighs just three pounds. Posted in Apparel, Reviews, June 27, 2016 Lynx Defense Range Bag This bag is made in the USA in Selma, North Carolina, and it is Berry Amendment compliant under USC, Title 10, and Section 2533a. What is the Berry Amendment and what does it have to do with a range bag anyway. The Berry Amendment is a statutory requirement that restricts the Department of Defense (DoD) from using funds appropriated or otherwise available to DoD for procurement of food, clothing, fabrics, fibers, yarns, other made-up textiles, and hand or measuring tools that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. The Berry Amendment has been critical to maintaining the safety and security of our armed forces, by requiring covered items to be produced in the United States. With respect to textiles and clothing, the Berry Amendment has been critical to the viability of the textile and clothing production base in the United States (Trade.Gov, 2016).

Posted in Apparel, Hiking, June 21, 2016 Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX Hiking Boots It’s rare to find a pair of boots that feel broken in right out of the box, but the Quest 4D feel like they were tailor-made for my feet. The ankle support these boots provide is what seals the deal for me. Rolling an ankle in the backwoods, or anywhere for that matter, is not something any hiker wants to do, and if you can find a boot that is comfortable, sturdy, breathable and looks good, with good ankle support, you had better grab them fast. Walking around the backyard doing yard work is one thing; hiking over rough terrain with a pack on is another matter entirely. There are work boots and there are hiking boots. You need to know the difference and you can’t scrimp when it comes to hiking boots, because if your boots fail you, where does that leave you. Unless you are Cody Lundin you are left barefoot and possibly with a foot or ankle injury from wearing the wrong hiking boot. Posted in Misc, Reviews, May 23, 2016

ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Air Pad Review ALPS Mountaineering Comfort air pad – review The review of the ALPS Comfort self-inflating pad is a result of working with 3bed.scom, a website with a scientific approach to testing and rating best air mattresses and pads out there. Bits of ALPS trivia After running Kelty, a backpack company, Dennis Brune started ALPS in the early 1990s with a simple but ambitious mission statement – to make quality gear at lower prices. It’s a claim we’ll put to test as we look into this sleeping pad. The company makes a range of hiking and camping gear, from chair and tables to tents and air mattresses. Posted in Water Filters, April 20, 2016 The AquaBrick™ Water Filtration System by Sagan™ Having access to clean drinking water and having a system in place to filter contaminated water is an important, if not the most important aspect of prepping. Regardless of how much water you stockpile using a reliable and clean source before the crisis;

you have to plan for the eventual depletion of your water source. This means you will have to collect and purify a source, a surface water source that may very well be contaminated.  The AquaBrick™ Water Filtration System is ideal for anyone needing a way to eliminate contaminates from water to make it safe to drink in any survival situation or emergency. With aging water pipes and contaminates from the pipes themselves it is important that you have a system in place to filter even your very own tap water. Remember Flint Michigan and other municipalities. Your tap water can become contaminated at any time for any number of reasons. Posted in Survival Gear, April 14, 2016 The S30R Javelot and i3S-CU Limited Edition by OLIGHT When I pulled this one out of the box, it yelled quality, which is hard to find these days regardless of price sometimes. One of the features I immediately liked is the magnetic charging base, which means you can pull it from the charger one-handed if you have to, no cables to deal with.

Its things like this that can be a deciding factor for me sometimes. The magnet is strong enough so that you can mount the base on uneven surfaces, and the light fits snug so it will not fall out of the base even if you do have to charge it on an uneven surface. Having the ability to charge using a USB cable is another great feature, and it would pair up well with a small solar panel, which could be attached to your backpack as you hike. You could charge it in your vehicle if you have a USB port, as well, as with many of the portable battery packs and converters on the market today. Posted in Stoves, April 11, 2016 Volcano 3™ Collapsible Grill/Stove Review I wouldn’t necessarily categorize the Volcano 3 as a survival stove, though; it could be used as one. The reason being is the weight. At 25 pounds, it would be difficult to pack in a survival kit and tote around the backwoods. We can call it the perfect Prepper stove however. This stove is capable of providing you and your family three meals a day for as long as it takes during any crisis or emergency.

I like that it collapses to five inches with a quick snap of the wrists. It is ready to pack away in minutes after you have let it cool down, of course, and remember to be responsible when disposing of hot ashes from a wood or charcoal fire, and never use this stove in an enclosed area even if you are cooking with it using propane. Posted in Misc, Solar Power, March 20, 2016 Peppermint Forty2 Pro+ 1000 Solar Generator During a SHTF scenario, you will run out of gasoline, diesel, propane, and natural gas supplies will be disrupted, but sunshine, well the sun is not going away anytime soon. Some might say a volcano or comet strike can create so much ash and dust that the sun will be blocked, so what good is a solar generator then. Well if you are convinced either of the two will happen soon, then so be it, but for everyone else, you can still rely on sunshine while every other energy source is long been depleted. Posted in Survival Gear, February 27, 2016 The Pocket Shot the Circular Slingshot