The 1 Man Tent, Built For Speed and Comfort
While hiking and camping can be a lot of fun and a wonderful adventure, carting around a huge tent that takes forever to set up can suck the life out of any party. Therefore, you should consider buying a 1 man tent if you want to ease your burden.
Not only is a 1 man tent much lighter and therefore easier to carry, but it also means you won’t need to carry around other camping supplies since the tent is all inclusive. Additionally, if you are on a hiking trip with single friends, a 1 man tent will afford more privacy than if you were using a larger tent. Plus, you won’t have to quibble over who carries the heavy tent.
However, just like any other tent, you need to make sure you buy the right 1 man tent. First, consider the time of year and the weather of the area you will be camping in. If you like to go camping in winter – strange as that may be to other people – you will need an all-season 1 man tent. This tent is built from sturdier fabric and is usually dome shaped so that snow can’t collect on any flat surfaces and place undue pressure on the structure of the tent.
Also, you need to look at the size of the 1 man tent you are buying, especially if you are tall. Standard one person tents are around 6 feet long so you need to make sure to check the length of the tent you are buying if you don’t want to get cold feet. Also, if you have a lot of gear you will need a slightly larger tent so you can store your stuff. There are some 1 man tent models that come with a vestibule where you can store your belongings.
However, no matter what type of 1 man tent you buy, one thing is certain. This type of tent is so lightweight, cheap and easy to install that it affords the solo hiker a lot of freedom.
