Why buy a survival tent?

One of our most basic survival needs is shelter. Obviously, there are many ways to make your own survival shelter , which may prove useful to know in certain situations. However, it is evident that a tent remains the most practical and suitable shelter in many situations. Also, it would be really stupid to do without – the only reason that seems valid to me would be an absolute imperative of weight. Here is an article to help you choose your survival tent.

What to keep in mind, as often, is that your choice of tent will necessarily depend on your needs and / or family needs.

How to choose Your survival tent?

The majority of the criteria for a survival tent are the same as when choosing a backpacking tent – such as size, waterproofness and weight. However, some features – like pockets and interior height – are not as important in choosing a survival tent.

Here are the main features you should consider:

• Total weight (be careful, it is really this weight that is important)
• Adapted to your climate
• Water tightness
• Single wall or double wall
• Aeration

Weight

If you plan to go by car, it may be worth buying a larger tent, and therefore heavier! Be careful to make sure you have a “portable” backup solution if you have to part with your vehicle …

If this is a tent that you are going to have to carry, it can quickly add significant weight to your package. Even though they cost a lot more, it’s definitely worth paying for a lightweight tent. Ideally, aim for less than 2 kg per person.

Adapted to your climate

Obviously, we would all prefer to have to camp in the summer. However, since it is difficult to choose which season disasters occur, I obviously recommend that you be prepared for any weather situation!

The tents are rated 2, 3 or 4 seasons. A 4 season tent won’t necessarily cost much more, but it will be heavier. A lightweight 4 season tent will cost much more.

NB: no single tent can keep you warm in the dead of winter. To survive in a tent during the winter, you should at least  use a ground sheet . 

Tip : To reduce the weight of your bag, consider having a summer version and a winter version. So, you can have a light tent if you have to go in spring or summer, and you will have what you need if unfortunately it is in winter … It will be useful anyway for your training or leisure outings. !

Impermeability

One of the worst things that can happen when you have to live outdoors for several days is getting wet: if it is cold and humid you will take a long time to dry out, and the humidity can lead to hypothermia.

Waterproofing is usually done by adding layers of waterproof coating to the material. The more coating there is, the more waterproof the tent will be, and this is measured by a “waterproof rating” that you can compare from one model to another.

Here’s the problem: The more waterproof the coating, the thicker and heavier the tent will be. Additionally, thick materials are often susceptible to tearing and cracking. Thus, higher sealing ratings are not always desirable.

To make sure you have a survival tent that can withstand heavy storms (but not necessarily biblical flooding), look for:

• Waterproof rating of at least 1500 mm : This means that the tent can withstand 1.5m of water (in height) on its surface before it starts to leak. In other words, it will withstand most storms.
• Double Wall : Double wall tents have an interior vestibule and a rain fly overhanging them. They are much more reliable against the rain. The downside is that they are heavier and more importantly, they take longer to set up than single-wall tents.
• A good “soil” : In fact, water enters more often through the ground than through a leak on the roof. To avoid this, quality tents have floors made of a thicker material. The floor material should ideally extend a bit over the walls of the tent.

Aeration

If you are hiking or camping, you already know why it is important to ventilate. For others, here is the general idea:

Suppose you buy a cheap tent made of plastic. Of course, the material is completely waterproof, but it doesn’t breathe . There are no windows or other vents in the tent so the tent gets really hot and stuffy.

When you fall asleep, the tent retains all of your body heat inside. As the outside temperature is cooler, condensation accumulates inside the tent. Condensation collects on the top of the tent and begins to drip.

And all of a sudden you have condensation drops falling on you while you sleep! And there, we only get wet, but all your equipment is too! If the weather is really cold, it can quickly lead to hypothermia, especially when you have to get out of your tent. In short, think carefully about ventilation before buying a tent!

Here is another aid to help you in choosing the right tent …..

NAME of PRODUCT.	Sharp Survival Emergency Survival Shelter Tent	Coleman Sundome 2 Person Backpacking Tent
INTRODUCTION.	The Sharp Shack Survival insulating tube tent is one of the most affordable outdoor survival shelters. Despite this, its quality is up to par with more expensive options. Its affordable price and lightweight design make it perfect for camping and hiking trips as well as emergency preparedness kits.	This is strong, durable, spacious, waterproof and easy to set up. the salient con of this tent is the heaviness which makes it less portable during long hikes. It only has one door which is not convenient for many people. And the access of airflow makes it less fit for winter.
SPECS. / FEATURES.	- Material: Mylar - Size: 8 x 5 inches - Packed Size: 8.9 x 6.2 inches - Weight: 5.6 ounces - With all the heat-retaining capability of the Mylar Emergency Blanket and the ability to provide true shelter in minutes, the Survival Shack Emergency Tent is true survival gear. - the Sharp Survival sack will protect from the cold, wind, and rain. The thermal tent walls will also reflect your body heat. Overall, this wilderness shelter tent will keep you dry and warm in all but extreme situations.	- Type : Outdoor Tent - Ideal for weekend car campers, camping trips, scout troops, and summer camp. - Included Items 1 Coleman 2-Person Sundome Tent, 1 Coleman Seam Sealer - Footprint : 7 feet x 5 feet - Height at the Center : 4 feet - Structure : Dome - Poles : 8.5-mm fiberglass - Sleep : 2 persons - Flysheet : Polyester - Inner Tent : Polyester taffeta 68D, polyester mesh 68D - Poles :8.5-mm fiberglass
PROS.	- Sharp Survival insulating tube tent is one of the most affordable outdoor survival shelters. - Lightweight and compact, easy to carry on the trails - Thermal material reflects and conserves 90% of your body heat.	- Spacious - Waterproof - Easy to set up - Durable - Sturdy - Easy to pack - Fire Retardant* - Compatible with electric power - Superior ventilation * (A fire retardant is a substance that is used to slow down or stop the spread of fire or reduce its intensity).
CONS.	- Some customer feedback suggests it tears easily - flimsy feel (?).	- Heavy - Best suited for summer season.
OVERALL RATING.

Below are the links to go to your amazon country website and read more information regarding the two tents previously described :

Today, tents are a thousand times more sophisticated, more elaborate and more specific. However, that’s a problem – the selection process is overwhelming and therefore time-consuming.

When you have purchased your desired tent, maintain it well in order that it serves you well for unexpected as well as planned excursions ………

Everything from group tents -for an eight-person family – to tiny tents for a single occupant. In addition, there is the following excellent informative & reference internet website :

10 Best Survival Tents For Survival and Preparedness

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Features Of The Best Survival Tents On The Market Today

Sheltering is fundamental to survival.

Because having a roof over your head and walls surrounding you, keeps you:

1. Dry
2. Warm
3. Safe
4. Private

But securing a shelter is not always a simple task in a survival situation.

Of course, you might get lucky and find an uninhabited cave (void of wild animals).

Or you might be able to build a shelter out of branches and logs (if you’re a survival expert).

Or you could stumble into a vacant cabin. After all, anything’s possible.

These are all valid options for securing shelter, but it’s relying on luck – and luck in survival is always a terrible idea. And most of us are not survival masters and so this means you’ll want to the next best option – to take a shelter with you.

No, I’m not talking about mobile homes or RV’s, I’m talking about survival tents!

Tents are one of humankind’s most ingenious survival technologies.

Tents have been around for the last 43,000 years. To put that in perspective, we understood how to make portable shelters before we learned how to cultivate agriculture. Hence, it goes without saying that we’ve had a lot of time to perfect tent technologies.

Today tents are thousand times more sophisticated, more elaborate and more specific.

But that’s a problem – the selection process is overwhelming!

Everything from group tents (for an 8-person / family scenario) to tiny tents for a single occupant. In addition, there are …….

• cold-weather tents
• minimalist tents
• insect tents
• rain tents
• canvas tents
• high altitude tents
• backpacking tents
• car camping tents
• tents for truck beds

No matter what situation or adventure – there’s a tent designed for that purpose. So you have to know what you want and what you’re looking for within your survival tent budget.

I sincerely hope that this short and concise article has at least pointed you in the right direction as to what you should be looking for because attempting to discuss the various options previously mentioned would have truly overwhelmed you – the beginner prepper / survivalist.

Let’s now move onto the next sub-section and discuss Sleeping Bags & their Essential Accessories.

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