Suggestions on Caring for your New Tent

After you have decided on the tent that meets your needs, there are a few things that you should do before going camping with your new tent. First thing is to inspect your tent and make sure all parts are present. Although setting up your tent is not difficult, reading the directions and actually setting up your tent is a good thing to do. After setting up your tent, check everything out. Breaking down your tent is important too. Being able to put the parts where they belong and folding your tent properly into the bag, will extent the life of your tent. You should set up and break the tent down two times, so when you go camping with your new tent, it will be an easy set up whether at night or day. Another suggestion is to carry a ground tarp to but under your tent floor. Your floor will last a long time and your body will appreciate it too. Another suggestion when camping with your new tent is to get your shovel and make a small trench around the outer perimeter of your tent. By doing this you will ensure water drainage away from your tent should it rain. The last and the most important thing to do is set up your tent within a few days after returning home, should you have to break your tent down in the rain. If you do not do this, your tent will mildew and most likely be toast when you use it next. Happy camping. Mike Carswell