Top Picks to Help You Sleep, Shelter, Cook and Eat In Style
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Night Needs
Unless you enjoy damp, fitful sleeps, don’t scrimp on your tent and sleeping set-up. And always closely examine sleeping bags, pads and tents in the store before making a purchase.
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Shelter
Three-season tents are light and well vented for use in spring, summer and fall. Intended for winter camping or mountaineering, four-season tents are heavier, lower and sturdier. Tent sizes are measured according to the number of people who can lie shoulder to shoulder inside; subtract one or two bodies from the stated capacity if you want to stow gear inside with you.
Sleep
When it comes to sleeping bags and pads, weight and bulk equals warmth and comfort, so find the balance that’s right for the type of camping you plan to do. Down-insulated bags are light and warm, but terrible when wet. Synthetic insulation is cheaper and dries quickly, but it’s also heavier.