Coleman Tent Tips: Where Is A Good Place To Pitch A Tent - By: Allan Michael Taylor

You might be wondering why there are some people who find camping an enjoyable experience, and there are those who are looking forward to the next camping trip like they would rather not be forced into it at all. It actually all boils down to how much planning the person has done for the camping trip. Those who find this recreational activity relaxing and something to look forward to have indeed plotted out their course of action well ahead of time; and that helps guarantee that most every one will be enjoying themselves. The opposite is true for the lot of people who make no effort in planning ahead.

If you are on your way to a camping site any time soon, the least effort you can do is to plan where you want to pitch up your Coleman tent. If all else fails, you can at least ensure that everyone gets a good night's rest during your outdoor excursion. Here are some recommendable ways on where, when and how to make camp.

1. Choose a clearing or a relatively flat area where you can pitch your Coleman tent easily. Naturally enough, the size of your tent matters since some of the Coleman tent models can house 6 or more people. However, make sure that you also have ample space around the tent (about 6 feet or more) so that people can move safely about without accidentally walking into the sleeping area. Make sure also that the ground is relatively level and that there are no large rocks or sharp stones underneath that may tear into the canvas floor. This will also help finding a suitable place to lie down within the tent an easier task.

2. Try to stay away from overhanging branches or trees. It is good that, most Coleman tent models do not need to be tied up in trees, so this should not pose a problem. Although trees can provide a measure of protection, these can also cause accidents, especially if the weather turns for the worse. In order to ensure your safety, pitch your tent where branches, leaves, fruits and flowers are very unlikely to fall. This will also lessen the chances of you having to deal with critters, flying insects or larger animals suddenly landing on top of the tent canvas.

3. Try to choose an area that is a good 25 feet or more away from any running water source. Many people think that pitching a tent near a stream or creek is a very good idea since they do not have to walk very far to bathe or dip into the water. Unfortunately, any running water source brings its own set of problems. For example: if there is a sudden downpour, the stream or creek can increase in volume considerably. This will put your tent (and every one and every thing in it) in danger of being swept away.

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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