Camping in a tent is a fun and memorable experience for families. Camping vacations are great for relaxing and spending quality time with those you love. To ensure an enjoyable and comfortable outing, consider these tent camping tips.
Always use a rainfly that provides full coverage of your tent. A rainfly is a tarp that covers the top of your tent to improve water resistance. Many tent models include a rainfly designed to cover the windows and doors, allowing them to be opened for ventilation without letting water in during rain.
You will also want to use a groundsheet beneath your tent to protect the floor from water and dirt, as well as sharp objects like sticks and rocks. A plastic tarp will work fine for a groundsheet, just be sure the tarp is the same shape as your tent and a little bit smaller than the tent floor to prevent water from collecting around the sides of your tent.
If you have purchased a new tent or havent used your tent in some time, you should set it up and inspect it before your camping trip. Check all the seams and stitching and make sure you are not missing any stakes or poles. Once a year, you should waterproof the tents...