Tents are essential equipment for camping. There are many types and materials of tents. How to choose? The choice of tent depends on many factors.
–Types of tents–
The types of tents are mainly divided into three quarters and four seasons. The three-season account is suitable for mild weather in spring, summer and autumn. Four seasons tents are suitable for winter and high mountains. Other tents are light and thin, suitable for warm and humid weather.
The structure of the tent has a single room structure and a hall canopy structure. The space of the single-room structure is designed only for sleeping, with emphasis on reducing the volume and weight. The tent of the hall canopy structure is set up in the sleeping space in addition to the door canopy and outer hall. In addition to the advantages of wind and rain protection, it also provides space for existing equipment. In order to adapt to different temperature environments, tents are divided into single-layer, double-layer, and three-layer structures.
–Steps to set up a tent–
First put on two rods. Insert one end of each pole into the small hole on the corner of the tent, and then two people hold the two movable heads at the same time, and push the pole inward to arch the tent until the head on this side can also be inserted into the small hole. Kong Li. Secondly, tie the cross of the tent poles with a rope, choose the direction of the door, and then fix the tent on the ground. Then, use ground nails to hook the four-corner loops and insert them into the soil to stretch the bottom of the tent, making the entire tent tense. Finally, hang up the tent, open the tent, cover the tent, and set up the tent.
–Precautions for setting up a tent–
1. Tents should be set up on hard and flat ground as much as possible, instead of camping on river banks and dry river beds.
2. The entrance of the tent should be leeward, and the tent should be far away from the hillside with rolling stones.
3. To avoid flooding the tent when it rains, a drainage ditch should be dug directly below the edge of the roof.
4. Use big rocks to hold down the four corners of the tent.
5. Keep air circulation in the tent, and prevent fire when cooking in the tent.
6. Before going to bed at night, check whether all flames have been extinguished and whether the tent is firmly fixed.
7. To prevent insects from entering, sprinkle a circle of kerosene around the tent.
8. It is best to face the tent to the south or southeast, so that you can see the morning sun. Try not to place the camp on the ridge or the top of the mountain.
9. At least there must be a grooved ground, not on the side of the stream, so it will not be too cold at night.
10. Choose campsites with good drainage, such as sandy land, grassland, or cuttings.
>>tips: Protect the natural environment in the wild, do not harm wild animals, do not cut down, do not destroy natural vegetation, do not pollute water sources, fires must be completely extinguished when camping is withdrawn, and garbage should be taken out and thrown away as much as possible In designated places, when special circumstances cannot be taken away, garbage can be buried in pits.
