4 Essential Coleman Tent Pitching Tips - By: Allan Michael Taylor

Incredibly, you may be one of the multitudes who do not or would not put a lot of consideration when it comes to choosing the perfect spot to set up your tent If you would really care to admit it, the most that you would do is to choose a camping site where you can start a fire and that's it.

Unfortunately, this seeming lack of interest on the best place to pitch up your Coleman tent may not only lead to a couple of very restless nights, but may cause accidents too. So if you really want to enjoy your time during your camping trip while guaranteeing your and everyone else's safety, here are some issues you may.

1. Choose the clearest, flattest area you can find for your Coleman tent and make sure that there are no trees or branches hanging overhead. It is but natural to assume that you would want a relatively level space where your tent can stand. But you might also want to make sure that there are no natural protrusions (e.g. rocks, stones or large fallen branches) or indentations (e.g. depressions or gopher holes) underfoot. This will make settling in a sleeping bag inside the tent easier.

At the same time, make sure that your Coleman tent will not serve as a basin for fallen leaves or branches; or worse, as cushions for creepy crawlies or smaller animals that may fall from the trees.

2. Make sure that you pitch the tent several feet away from the campfire (if you are starting one.) A good 12 feet should do fine. The last thing you need is for someone to accidentally stumble onto the burning embers when entering or exiting the tent. Try also to position the entrance of your Coleman tent away from the fire. This is a great way of keeping the cooking odors away from your clothes and the rest of your gear.

3. It is also essential that you find a relatively open area around your tent. People will always find one or more reasons to walk around the sleeping quarters. Therefore, pitching the tent on a brush or shrub free space should lessen the possibility of someone leaning on the tent from the outside and bringing it down.

4. If you are camping near a running water source like a creek or stream, try to move your tent site several feet away preferably about 20 feet+ away. Although some people find it more convenient to be nearer a water source, this may cause unexpected accidents... especially when rain falls unexpectedly. A sudden cascade of water can increase the volume of the creek or stream in a heartbeat. This will not only churn up a lot of mud, but your tent may also be swept away by the deluge.

About the Author

My name is Muhamad F. Fauzi and was born in the year 1988. Hiking is fun for me. I started hiking the first time on 2003, The atmosphere of 'Gunung Gede' is different from the urban and beautiful nature make the mind refreshed. Nature save a lot of mysteries to be studied or at least remain preserved. Coleman Tent

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