The Cabin Tent Solution

When we first were married, we’d often go camping in a little 2-person dome tent that was barely big enough for the two of us. After three children, however, a little dome tent doesn’t cut it anymore. Several years ago, after our third child was born, we upgraded to a cabin tent, and we’ve never looked back.

Cabin tent features

Cabin tents can hold anywhere from 8 to 24 people. According to the instructions, you can sleep 16 people in our cabin tent. Now, we haven’t tried that, but I can tell you that this tent is just right for a family of 5, their two dogs, and all of their camping supplies. We even have a separate room with a camping toilet. That room doubles as a dressing room, too.

One of the best things about our cabin tent is the fact that we can actually stand up inside of it. The walls are rather steep, giving us a huge amount of standing room. While there are bigger dome tents that can sleep many people, I definitely prefer the cabin style for this reason.

Our particular cabin tent has 3 rooms. The adults sleep in one room, the children sleep in another, and the third room is a changing room and bathroom. Even though the walls are very thin vinyl fabric, it gives us a feeling of privacy and security.

One downside to the cabin tent is the weight and space it takes up in our camping gear. The tent bag weighs nearly 50 pounds, and it uses a good portion of space in our truck. We’d have a hard time using this particular tent if we wanted to camp at a site to which we needed to walk.

Cabin tent care

A few basic precautions will ensure that your tent gives you good service year after year. Here are some ways to make sure your cabin tent lasts for years to come:

• Avoid having an exposed fire or flame near the tent.
• Secure any loose flaps so that they are not torn off in a strong breeze.
• Do not hang any heavy items on the sides or inside the tent, since they could snag or tear the fabric.
• Wipe any spills with the recommended stain-removing solution.
• While dismantling the tent, disengage each item without using force.
• Dry the tent thoroughly, clean it of any twigs or leaves, fold it as per instructions, and store it in a cool dry place.

Truck Bed Tent Camping

Are you ready for a whole new camping experience? If so, maybe you should try truck bed tent camping. Truck bed tent camping uses a special type of tent that can be set up in the bed of your truck. It eliminates the need for a campsite, and can make setup and tear down much easier.

Truck bed tent camping is perfect for a cross-country road trip, an undisturbed stay outdoors, or a quick bohemian escapade to a destination unknown. Truck bed camping tents are extremely durable, made of nylon or polyurethane, come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.

Truck bed tents are designed differently than regular tents. Truck tents are designed to fit two to three adults. A breathable mesh window takes care of ventilation. Some tents might have inflatable mattresses as well as pillows, mosquito net, and even a ladder, along with a separate changing room.

The tent’s exterior is waterproof and windproof. Placed firmly on the roof rack, they cut off the direct sunrays, thus keeping the vehicle cool. The mounting straps of the truck tent can cause damage to the body of the truck, so it should be installed very carefully.

Why use a truck bed tent? Truck bed tents have several advantages over regular tents, including:

• Tents without floors are easier to install and clean.
• Truck bed tent camping can be set up in 15 minutes - transforming the back of your truck into a comfortable camper.
• They provide a dry flat surface to camp on with no fear of creepy-crawlies.
• Truck bed cabins are the most comfortable and spacious “home away from home” in the outdoor wilderness.
• The truck tents not only provide comfortable, private space but also keep you off cold, damp ground.
• They also help to keeps wildlife away from you while you sleep.
• Another great advantage is that your vehicle remains safe from any prowlers as a truck tent offers the built-in security of camping with your vehicle.
• After the camping trip, the tent can be brought down and folded into a small package to be stowed easily behind the vehicle seat.

Truck bed tent camping provides total security, comfort, and the feeling of oneness with nature during a camping trip anytime, anywhere, any place you please.

Keeping Bugs Away While Camping

One of the downsides to camping is the constant exposure to bugs. Whether it’s ants that decide to invade your picnic table, or whether it’s mosquitoes who think you’re a tasty treat, bugs can ruin a camping trip faster than you can imagine. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to keep bugs away while you’re camping.

Choosing a Campsite

Campsites in sandy areas may be more vulnerable to certain types of bugs. Likewise, campsites deep in the woods or on a tree line may be more likely to have mosquitoes. Take these things into consideration when you pick your campsite

Food Handling

Make sure that your food is in sealed containers, such as coolers. After you eat, wash your dishes right away. Dispose of any leftover food quickly, so as to avoid drawing ants or flies. Some basic sanitation practices when it comes to handling food can help make your camping trip bug free.

Mosquito Spray

This is probably the most basic, yet most important, component of dealing with bugs when you’re camping. Mosquito spray, especially spray containing Deet, can keep mosquitoes from landing on your skin for hours. There are also mosquito repellent creams that perform the same function as mosquito spray. Some of these even contain sunscreen, as well.

As always, read any warning labels on your mosquito spray, and make sure that the spray you’re using is safe for children if you’re using it on children. Also, mosquito spray doesn’t last forever. Check the label to see exactly how often it is that you should reapply the mosquito spray.

Yard Guard

There are also bug sprays that are designed to cover a certain area. These spray cans send a cloud around a larger area, and the bug-repellent chemicals settle to the ground, where the scent of them repels bugs of many different sorts. Spray your entire campsite just before dusk with a yard guard type of bug spray to help keep the bugs away during the evening hours.

Clothing

Another way to avoid mosquitoes and other bugs is to dress in such a way that you have little or no exposed skin. Wearing pants and sweatshirts at night when you’re camping, for example, can help you avoid getting mosquito bites on your arms and legs.

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