[Blindtlk] Camping Tents

[Danielle Ledet]

Thanks so much Fred. Very very helpful.

On 8/15/15, Fred wurtzel via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Danielle,
>
> I have done a lot of camping and backpacking.  It is a wonderful activity
> for everyone, including blind people.  I have not purchased much equipment
> in the past few years, so there are probably new products and materials on
> the market which I have not seen.  I believe the following information will
> be helpful no matter changing technology.
>
> Well, there are a lot of tents for sale out there.  Depending on your
> budget
> and the kind of camping you will do will affect which tents to look for.
>
> If you are going to a campground, driving in a car and want lots of room
> there are cabin tents which you may stand up in.  These have ropes and tent
> pegs to stake them to the ground.  The may have a frame inside or outside
> the tent.  They may be made of canvas or nylon.  They are fairly heavy and
> bulky so do not lend themselves to backpacking unless you have a horse to
> carry them.  The advantage is that you can stand up in them, use a cot to
> sleep on and have room for lots of people.  Some even have partitions
> inside
> for a degree of privacy for changing clothes, etc.
>
> The Dome tent or other styles of backpacking tents are lightweight,
> smaller,
> hold fewer people, are not tall enough to stand in, (depending on the size)
> and usually easily set up.  They are made of nylon.  A feature to look for
> is a separate fly to cover the tent.  This fly is made of waterproof
> material and will keep the tent dry under most conditions.  There is an air
> gap between the fly and the tent to prevent moisture from wicking into the
> tent from the fly.    The tent itself is made from breathable nylon and
> will
> have air vents which may be zipped open for more or less ventilation.
> These
> small tents are prone to condensation so the breathable material and an
> airspace between the waterproof material and the tent is important.
>
> You may wish to watch the weather reports.  Most of the time these small
> tents do not need a lot of staking down.  However, if heavy wind (20 miles
> per hour or higher) you will want to stake it down or tie it to some solid
> object like a tree or large rock.  Some backpacking tents come with a
> vestibule.  This is a good feature for storing shoes and other things in.
> The less sand and debris you can import into the tent the more comfortable
> it will be and the longer the floor will last.
>
> When setting up the tent, you will want to pay attention to drainage.  The
> tent may not leak from rain, but water may flow in from the ground if you
> are not careful in a heavy rain.  Sandy soil will soak in rain more easily
> than clay or rock.  If possible find the highest point on the campsite to
> set up the tent.  If you expect rain, dig a trench around the outside to
> divert water from the uphill side to the downhill side.
>
> I recommend you google advice on tents and camping in the style you like.
> Read information from tent manufacturers to see their claims.  If you have
> a
> specialty camp outfitter in your area, this will be your best source for
> solid information.  They will know the latest gear and will be able to
> advise you on your budget and needs.  I do not recommend big box stores for
> purchasing camping equipment unless you are experienced enough to know the
> good stuff from the junk.
>
> I hope this is helpful.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle
> Ledet via blindtlk
> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 4:03 PM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Camping Tents
>
> Have any of you gone camping? Are the tents difficult to set up? How do
> they
> hold up in bad weather? Are they water-resistant? If not, wht do you do
> when
> it starts raining?Any you might recommend?
>
> --
> Danielle
>
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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Danielle

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