When choosing a tent for solo hiking there are a number of factors to consider into consideration but I think that a few the primary ones are size and weight. Ok so you would like the lightest tent you are able to find simply simply because you have to carry it around with you all day lengthy, so the lighter the much better. But do not overlook that you also have to rest in it, often in problems that are far from perfect e.g. wind, rain, snow, and anything else that the weather can throw at you.
There's no stage in purchasing the smallest lightest tent feasible only to find that there's no room to put all of your gear, so it's left outside in the rain. On the other hand you do not wish to be lugging around a heavy 2/3 man tent with you.
Ok which means you may think that taking a tarp and tent is a little bit silly but it only adds slightly for your general weight and its well really worth it, and most individuals carry a minimum of 1 walking pole on a hiking trip nowadays. Also if you're blessed with some good weather you do not even require to put up your tent but just use your tarp on its personal.
On my last hiking trip around Dartmoor I was gone for 19 days and I had with me a little 1 man tent and this was absolutely good for that kind of trip I had planned, just stopping 1 night in any 1 place. But throughout the very first week I had trouble with an old knee injury and had to find a campsite to stay for any couple of nights (some thing I test not to complete as I prefer wild camping when feasible.) This grew to become very unpleasant after a few nights as I discovered that rather than packing gear away after use it was easier to leave it in the tent which quickly grew to become very cluttered leaving less room for me and producing the tent really feel even more compact. So remember that an extra couple of ounces for any slightly larger tent can make all of the distinction when it comes to comfort and ease.
Sadly I suppose the biggest consideration when choosing a hiking tent is going to become the price. All I can say is to buy the greatest 1 you are able to together with your budget and remember that you are purchasing some thing that hopefully you'll have for any lengthy time, so make certain that:
- It fits you - You really feel comfy in it - It's up towards the work you would like it for - Lastly what ever tent you decide to buy in the end do not leave it in its bag in the back from the cupboard,
Then all you have to complete is get it out, use it and appreciate it!
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