Anyone who has ever purchased a 4 man tent knows that it isn't always comfortable trying to sleep 4 people in them. It's a really cramped fit in some cases. Usually the first person to fall asleep in the tent, is the one who is the most well rested by morning. If you happen to miss being the first camper to sleep, here are some tips to help you get a restful night's sleep.
If you haven't purchased a tent yet, then you're at an advantage, because you can shop around, and compare the square footage of the tents. When considering tents, you also want to make account for the ceiling or height of the roof. Don't just look at the center peak height, also look at the height from the sides of the tent.
Many first time campers complain about the space after they've purchased a 4 man tent. They report that the four man tent rarely comfortably sleeps four people. So my advice is use the four man tent for two or three campers if you're hiking, and use it for four people if you're traveling to the campsite by car.
If it is a car camping trip, then advise everyone to leave their supplies and gear inside the car. Only allow sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and inflatable mattresses inside the tent to make use of all the space efficiently.
If you're on a backpacking, or hiking trip, then it would be moderately uncomfortable trying to get 4 people inside the tent, with all the food and gear. I've read countless reviews, of travelers complaining about this very issue. A lot of readers see that a tent may have a center height of 4 or 5 feet, and feel this adequate for their needs. They don't take into consideration that the sides slope, and the corners of the tents basically are unusable, which really lowers the useable square footage of the floor.
If you're on car camping trip, you can fit four people inside, but you have to be strategic. The way you align your bodies inside the tent, will make all the difference. Angle your bodies starting with all four heads in one corner. Spread out like a pyramid from the one corner, adjusting your bodies to fit. Everyone's head should be facing the same direction. Adjust bodies according to height, and everyone should have enough space.
Camping is fun and exciting. Camping without a tent is sometimes referred to as roughing it. It is advisable to get a good tent when planning to have camping, especially when it is with the family. A comfortable and warm sleeping bag is the right tent.
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