Pup tents, also known sometimes as shelter-halves, are a traditional tent used throughout history. Their look is iconic, and the history behind them is interesting too.  Why is it Called a Pup Tent? Pup tents were named as such due to the role they played in the American Civil War. At the time, accessories and…

Ensuring your tent is still waterproof is a must before you set off on your camping trips. Even if you’d bought a waterproof tent years ago, the effectiveness of the water resistant materials can deteriorate over time, leaving you with a tent that could potentially leak and endure further damage.  There are many ways of…

Camping in the summer is the most ideal time of year to camp, as there’s less risk of torrential rain or other unpredictable weather occurring to ruin your experience. However, whilst camping in the summer can have its fair share of benefits, it also comes accompanied by its own collection of problems, which range from…

When camping, you can’t be expected to carry all of your belongings with you at all times. As a result, a lot of items are left inside the tent for convenience’s sake. Regardless of whether or not these possessions are particularly valuable, the thought of someone encroaching on your campsite and stealing them is a…

When camping, it’s best to have a checklist of things you need to ensure that your holiday runs as smoothly as it can. Whilst having a function tent is usually at the top of everyone’s list, there are some additional features that you should consider when choosing your tent. One such feature is how waterproof…

Instant tents are growing in popularity for their quick setup times and sometimes roomy interiors. But what qualifies as an instant tent? Instant tents are tents that have minimal setup time, with some taking less than a minute to be fully erected.  Instant tents have a variety of applications and advantages as opposed to more…

Summer and winter tents often go by the rating of three season tents and four season tents. The latter being winter tents, which are designed to be usable during all times of the year. Three season tents, or summer tents, on the other hand, are the more common types of tents which cover spring, summer…

During a camping holiday, you normally find yourself trying to spend as little time in the tent as possible. Of course, there are times you’ll need to be in the tent, such as during the rain, or when napping or sleeping. The one thing you don’t want when you’re spending time in an enclosed space…

Camping in the rain can be an annoyance at the best of times, so when it’s time to pack up and the tent is still wet, your only option is to dry it off once you’ve returned home. The last thing anyone wants to do when they return home from an exhausting camping trip is…

Different types of tents each have their own features, advantages and disadvantages. Yurt tents are fairly under represented and have their own set of pros and cons. Yurt tents are used primarily by nomadic groups, and are used as a temporary shelter. They have a robust exterior, often consisting of skins and felt, which allows…