The Great Outdoors » tent http://www.weoweittothem.com Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:31:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 backpacking : eno hammok. why i prefer a eno hammok over a tent http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-gear/backpacking-eno-hammok-why-i-prefer-a-eno-hammok-over-a-tent http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-gear/backpacking-eno-hammok-why-i-prefer-a-eno-hammok-over-a-tent#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:14:40 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-gear/backpacking-eno-hammok-why-i-prefer-a-eno-hammok-over-a-tent
just a quick video talking about my eno hammok and why i choose it over a tent in certain situations. please rate this video and check out my other one on the backpacking gear i take with me while backpacking.

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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-gear/backpacking-eno-hammok-why-i-prefer-a-eno-hammok-over-a-tent/feed 0 Getting a Hammock Tent for Camping? http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/getting-a-hammock-tent-for-camping http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/getting-a-hammock-tent-for-camping#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:22:19 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/getting-a-hammock-tent-for-camping The recreational pastime of camping has always been a popular way for individuals and families to enjoy the outdoors and be in touch with nature. Camping also provides an incredible opportunity for families to leave behind the diversions of life. Often these diversions prevent families from interacting and, subsequently, prevent families from knowing each other.

One of the critical camping items, when families and individuals decide to go camping, is some type of shelter. These shelters can be recreational vehicles, trailers, tents or hammock tents.

A hammock tent is simply a traditional hammock that is utilized by the camper rather than sleeping in a sleeping bag on the ground protected from the elements by a tent. What a hammock tent is, how it is set up and its benefits are important considerations when pondering the utilization of a hammock tent.

What Is A Hammock Tent?

A traditional way for campers to be sheltered while camping outdoors was to pitch a tent and roll out a sleeping bag. Rest was then obtained by sleeping on the ground under the protection of the shelter.

A hammock tent is a piece of camping equipment that also provides rest and protection for a camper. A hammock tent is a typical hammock that is suspended between two supporting items of strength. Generally, these items are trees. To complete the design of a hammock tent an attached covering hovers over the hammock tent to protect the camper from the elements.

Because of the simplicity of constructing a hammock tent many campers choose to build their own hammock tent. However, there are more elaborate hammock tents on the market. These hammock tents are manufactured so that the protective side and ceiling are attached to the hammock tent. In addition, these hammock tents come complete with an entry system that is modeled after the construction of a traditional tent.  This entry way can be sealed off using a zipper, snaps or other sealing system.

Benefits

There are many benefits that are attributed to using a hammock tent. Some of those benefits are to the environment while some of the benefits are to the camper.

Benefits to the environment include the fact that normally the hammock tent is secured between two trees. Utilizing trees has little or no affect on the exterior of the tree. However, when a tent is pitched the negative effects of that process are seen on the area where the tent is pitched.

Also, there are many benefits to the camper. For example, because the camper is suspended in the air, there are no issues with crawling insects that the camper may come in contact with if sleeping on the ground. In addition, if a tent has been pitched on the ground and the campers are unaware of a stone or other hard item, this may be cause for a poor night’s sleep. Sleeping in a hammock tent alleviates the chances of sleeping on a stone or other hard surface.

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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/getting-a-hammock-tent-for-camping/feed 0 Pitching a Tent http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/pitching-a-tent http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/pitching-a-tent#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 13:09:31 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/pitching-a-tent
All he can think of is how good her ex was at camping. Damn you, Mountain Jack!

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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/pitching-a-tent/feed 0 Where is a good place to go camping in a tent in AZ? http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/where-is-a-good-place-to-go-camping-in-a-tent-in-az http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/where-is-a-good-place-to-go-camping-in-a-tent-in-az#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:29:52 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/where-is-a-good-place-to-go-camping-in-a-tent-in-az I want to take her some place secluded and away from everything. She has never gone fishing and she wants to go this weekend. She also loves the outdoors with all of the trees and wildlife. So if you know of any place where we can pitch a tent and set up a little grill, that is away from traffic and the rest of the world, please let me know.

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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/where-is-a-good-place-to-go-camping-in-a-tent-in-az/feed 0 no limits kings peak backpacking tent http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/no-limits-kings-peak-backpacking-tent http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/no-limits-kings-peak-backpacking-tent#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:08:22 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/no-limits-kings-peak-backpacking-tent
the tent i used for my Arkansas camping trip

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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/no-limits-kings-peak-backpacking-tent/feed 0 How to Choose a Tent Site for Camping http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-choose-a-tent-site-for-camping http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-choose-a-tent-site-for-camping#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:12:46 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-choose-a-tent-site-for-camping
Learn how to choose a tent site for camping in this free outdoorsman video, as part of a series from expertvillage.com

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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-choose-a-tent-site-for-camping/feed 0 Backpacking Equipment Tips : Picking a Hiking Backpack http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-equipment/backpacking-equipment-tips-picking-a-hiking-backpack http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-equipment/backpacking-equipment-tips-picking-a-hiking-backpack#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:05:21 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-equipment/backpacking-equipment-tips-picking-a-hiking-backpack Try on a hiking backpack with weights when buying a backpack that fits. Discover how to pick the perfect backpack for hiking with expert tips in this free backpacking video.

Expert: Megan Rouch
Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:29


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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/outdoor-equipment/backpacking-equipment-tips-picking-a-hiking-backpack/feed 5 How to Put Up a Tent : Stringing the Support Rods Through a Tent: Free Online Camping Guide http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-stringing-the-support-rods-through-a-tent-free-online-camping-guide http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-stringing-the-support-rods-through-a-tent-free-online-camping-guide#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:58:11 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-stringing-the-support-rods-through-a-tent-free-online-camping-guide How to string the support rods through a dome tent explained by a camping and backpacking expert in this free online camping guide.

Expert: Brian Rajchel
Bio: In addition to years of outdoor survival experience, Brian Rajchel has experience as a professional wildlife photographer. He develops & prints all of his own photos.
Filmmaker: Nolen Quinn

Duration : 0:2:12


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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-stringing-the-support-rods-through-a-tent-free-online-camping-guide/feed 2 How to Put Up a Tent : Assembling the Tent Rain Fly: Free Online Camping Guide http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-assembling-the-tent-rain-fly-free-online-camping-guide http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-assembling-the-tent-rain-fly-free-online-camping-guide#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:05:10 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-assembling-the-tent-rain-fly-free-online-camping-guide How to assemble the rain fly on a dome tent explained by a camping and backpacking expert in this free online camping guide.

Expert: Brian Rajchel
Bio: In addition to years of outdoor survival experience, Brian Rajchel has experience as a professional wildlife photographer. He develops & prints all of his own photos.
Filmmaker: Nolen Quinn

Duration : 0:3:2


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]]> http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/how-to-put-up-a-tent-assembling-the-tent-rain-fly-free-online-camping-guide/feed 3 The Camping and Caravanning Club – Share The Adventure http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/the-camping-and-caravanning-club-share-the-adventure http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/the-camping-and-caravanning-club-share-the-adventure#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:07:08 +0000 admin http://www.weoweittothem.com/camping-outdoors/the-camping-and-caravanning-club-share-the-adventure The Camping and Caravanning Club have been helping campers explore the great outdoors for over 100 years. This video will give you an idea of what the Club is about and how whether you camp in a tent, caravan, motorhome or trailer tent you’re welcome.

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