Some people take on camping for the grueling turned rewarding experience. Others want to explore the outdoors without having to deal with the dirt and discomfort. The outdoor industry has been attracting demographics like families and young people seeking a memorable break.
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The good news is you can enjoy the perks of traditional camping, and still be able to sleep peacefully through the night, not have to deal with the harsh elements when the weather turns, and never google how to answer nature’s call without indoor plumping.
By choosing a wall tent you are already halfway through accessing features that will transform your camping expedition into a comfortable escape with modern conveniences at your feet. Here is how you do it.
There Is A Right Camp Ground
Not all campsites are built the same. What is more, even if a site claims a list of features, the smart thing would be to read up on reliable reviews.
Some campsites lean towards trailers and RVs and that can derail your experience from what you had in mind. Pick a campsite that caters specifically to tents and not vehicles too. Other things you have to check for include what the tent foundations look like, and amenities such as bathroom access, Wi-Fi, and picnic tables. Some sites will have fully built bathrooms that you can attach your wall tent to. This means you can shower at the end of the day and do not have to deal with the hassle of not having running water throughout your trip.
You may even want to check if the campsite offers excursions and activities you can enjoy as a group. If you’re close to museums and national parks, the campsite may take you on tours of these places. This makes a massive difference to your entertainment value when camping with family and needing to cook up new ideas every morning to keep the kids engaged.
Rehearse The Pitching Part
A white duck canvas tent is not a complex tent to set up. The frame is simple. The canvas comes as one giant sheet without a floor sewn in so it only requires draping over. That being said, canvas wall tents are heavy and their kits are relatively large. If you are camping with a group of people, you may have bought a larger size of tents.
An average-sized wall tent takes an hour and a half to pitch. If you know what you are doing and you have a few helping hands to assist the pitching, you can get done in under an hour. Hence, it helps if you do a practice run at home a day before your camping trip starts. This way you will know exactly what items you need first and how to go about the whole process without confusing yourself and returning to the instruction manual for parts you deem “spare”.
Setup A Lounge Area
A wall tent is large enough for you to be able to allocate a lounge area. The extra headspace means you can even install a hammock inside. The more popular choice is to get furniture and fit it inside. You can spruce up the area with a futon or a bunch of pillows.
At the end of a hike, or a day filled with activities you can relax here and even spend some quality time with your family. When you give yourself a chance to unwind, you will feel motivated to take on another physically exerting activity the next day.
Set A Kitchen
When browsing through tents for sale you will find that all wall tents come with a stove jack i.e. a hole in the roof or side of the tent where you can install the chimney exhaust of a wood stove. Another thing to remember is that wall tents have optimized ventilation which means if you create a kitchen space indoors, you will not have to worry about the smell of food stagnating inside the tent.
You can cook on the stove and set a kitchen station for bowls, a cutting board, and cutlery. This makes it so much easier to prepare meals with choices as opposed to cooking on a campfire. Make a checklist of everything you will need like matches, extra fuel, and spray oil so you don’t risk spilling a whole bottle.
Take Collapsible Carriers
Saving space is not a priority when you’re camping in comfort. But you should be considering it where you can. For instance, a collapsible water bottle will save you a lot of space. You only need to straighten the rigid walls of the water carrier when filling it up and when you pack up to leave you can drink the water, fold the bottle, and get rid of the extra volume and weight.
The same goes for collapsible picnic baskets and other forms of containers that remain empty when you are driving to and back from the campsite.
Prepare Your Meals
While it may be simple to cook meals over an indoor stove, you may have to be strategic about what ingredients you are going to pack that fit into the cooler. Does this entail you should not enjoy a good meal? Absolutely not!
Plan recipes where you can utilize leftovers from the previous meals. Plan meals with similar ingredients so it does not feel like you are packing individual meal plans.
Think About Your Bed Setup
Camping is technically a vacation and a break from the routine. Why not treat your mind and body to more comfortable sleep than what you get at home?
Modern sleeping bags are impressive in their function. You will find bags with temperature ratings for multiple seasons with different types of filling. But when it comes to a wall tent you can just set up a bed frame and a mattress. A bed will keep you away from the cold hard ground, the mattress will make you tempted to sleep in during the day. You do not have to break in a new pillow either, you can pack the pillows you use at home.
You have a working stove; you can use a hot water bottle to keep your bed warm. If you’re using an air mattress layer the top with a thick blanket. Air mattresses can get cold as they are not designed for insulation.
Pack The Right Clothes
While tents are cozy, they are not world-class in insulation. If you’re camping in winter, you have to bring adequate clothing that will keep you warm. If you are bringing heavy blankets or have decided to use sleeping bags, remember that they trap the temperature already inside them. Therefore, wearing wool socks to bed and thermals is still necessary.
Since you will be sleeping inside a tent with multiple people, you do not want to be sweaty inside your layers so be mindful to wear something breathable. Perspiration will make your clothes damp which will only make you colder than you were.
Get A Portable Loo
Campsites will have communal bathroom facilities. If you are someone who does not want to get up in the middle of the night and tumble your way through the campgrounds in the cold and dark to where the restroom is, buy your private camp loo. You won’t have to wait for a vacant loo during your trip. You will however be responsible for disposing of the waste in the designated area of the campsite.
Keep The Tent Clean And Critter Free
The best wall tent you can find will come treated for the elements. You will find them to be waterproof and fire-resistant. Similarly, you can DIY prep your tent with mosquito repellent or any other bug spray. The great thing about a canvas tent is that it has a window flap with a mesh lining so you can keep the bugs out without constricting the airflow.
All camping tents get dirty. Campers will pack a mini vacuum to keep things clean. However, with a wall tent, you can simply sweep out the dirt and mud that you track inside. This is because wall tents have door flaps that go all the way to the bottom. The floor of the tent will either be leveled with the ground or higher.
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