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8′ X 10′ Blue Multi-Purpose 6-mil Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover 8×10 Tent Shelter Camping Tarpaulin by Grizzly Tarps $9.95 The superior grade tarps by Grizzly Tarps are made from a tight 8×8 sq inch polyethylene weave which provides durability. This method of manufacture gives you a long lasting cover that is lightweight and easy to handle. Grizzly Tarps further enforce their tarps with border piping to insure stronger ends to avoid tears during stressful application. Supplied with built-in grommets every 34″ allow fo… |
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Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) $2.89 This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured. Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter. Also great for camping, hiking, and surviving the cold outdoors. Excellent as liner of sleeping bag…. |
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Emergency Shelter Tent, Reflective Tube Tent, Cold Weather Emergency Shelter, Emergency Zone Brand $6.49 Emergency Zone? Brand. The Emergency Tent is a lightweight and compact emergency shelter. It is wind and waterproof and easy to set up. It is 8 feet long and roomy enough for two people…. |
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Backpacking Made Easy $9.68 A beginners guide to the unspoiled wilderness, everything you need to know to be self-sufficient in the back country. Covered subjects: Planning your trip, what clothes and food to bring,how to select and pack a backpack, tent and sleeping bag use and selection, cooking in the wild, proper pace and walking styles that let you go farther, easier, how to choose the best campsite and organize it…. |
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Male Urinal w/Cover Disposable Translucent $1.78 1000cc Capacity… |
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Traverse 4 LightSpeed Backpacking 4 Person Pop Up Tent $299.99 Finally… a high quality tent that sets up easily in just seconds!The Traverse series is one of the most popular tents in the LightSpeed tent lineup. The LightSpeed integrated pole system features poles that are built in to the tent, eliminating the difficulty associated with traditional separate pole tents. The revolutionary drawstring hub system allows the user to set up the tent quickly and ea… |
Backpacking Tent!
“Backpacking Tents” by Nutnfancy, Part 1
Backpacking Tent Questions
What is the duffel bag part of this tent?
Northwest Territory Backpack tent says it has a duffel bag, but im not sure if it is the bag it came in when i got it from K-Mart.
And I know what a duffel bag is, otherwise I wouldn’t be asking where is it, it would have been what is it.
Yea it’s probably the nylon bag it came in.
The Bivouac Tent
If you are not the type of camper that settles with the base camp type of set-up and are more into hiking and mountain climbing, the best type of tent for you is the bivouac tent a.k.a. the bivy tent.
A bivouac tent is something between a bivy sack and a tent.
What is a bivouac sack?
Bivouac sacks are designed for mountaineers and ultra light packers to protect them from elements while outdoors. A Bivy sack is a shelter relatively smaller and lighter alternative to hiking tents when you are out in the wilderness. Bivouac sacks are a bit more practical compared to regular camping tents too. And take note, they also have lightweight versions just like outdoor camping tents. You can just imagine how light they are given that they are already way lighter than regular tents. To make the story short, it is similar in form and feeling as sleeping inside a cocoon. Although there are still people who are not comfortable with the idea of resting or sleeping in such a stuffy way, they are still popular by many sports enthusiasts. Bivy sacks are four season shelters and are able to withstand extreme temperatures and weathers. This characteristic alone makes them again a favorite shelter system of climbers and hikers all year round and mostly during the winter season.
Tents on the other hand are fabrics or other materials draped and attached to a frame of poles or supporting ropes. As “Tent” is a widely used term, it is probably a shelter system that needs no further explanation. The term is generally popular to both young and old.
Bivouac tents, again, are a cross between traditional tents and bivouac sacks. They are more spacious and non cocoon like as traditional bivy sacks are and they have a set of poles just like the traditional tent only a bit smaller in size. In fact, they look often very similar to regular tents for sale in many camping shops. They are basically a small modification of the bivouac concept and make great ultra lightweight backpacking tents.
Most bivouac tents come with free standing and non free standing models. Choosing between these two, would depend as to where and when you are going to camp or spend the night in the countryside. If you are in an area where the ground is hard and there are no heavy winds or gusts, it is preferred to use a free standing model. If you are in an area with winds, possibilities of rainstorms and wet weather, it is preferred to use and go with the latter.
About the Author
Mona Lee is a freelance article writer for the best camping tents and hiking tents in Australia.
