Trying to figure out what tent is best for you? Wanting to find out the best qualities of a 2 man tent to see if it is what you need? You have come to the right place. Here you will get some insight from an avid camper that has traveled and camped everywhere from Canada to Costa Rica and everywhere in between. We will lay it all out there and tell you the pros and cons of a 2 man tent to see if it is for you.
- Size and Weight
The most obvious advantage of having a 2 man tent is the size and weight. Many backpackers love this type of tent because it doesn’t take up a lot of space and you can take it virtually anywhere. Engineers today have made tents so modern that a tent can weight only 2 lbs. and be rolled up as small as a pair of jeans. If you are looking to do some backpacking this is a great way to go.
- Size Can Be a Con
The size of the tent rolled up can be a huge advantage when traveling and carrying the tent. The downfall is that a lot of times a 2 man tent will be just that….a 2 man tent. Meaning that it will fit 2 adults and if you try to stick you gear in the tent you might be sleeping in the fetal position. Make sure you shop around and get the exact tent that you desire. You made really need a tent that can sleep 2 adults including gear. Many times a 3 man tent is what you are really looking for.
- Quality, Quality, Quality
Here is the most important suggestion I think as an experienced camper I can make. Always, Always go for a good quality tent. When you are in the wilderness there is nothing worse than having a tent that starts to show it wear and tear soon. There are many tents that do this. If you get a tent that is good quality many times the tent will last years upon years. The cheaply made tents will start wearing down only after a few outings. With the internet it is very possible these days to find a good quality tent at a low cost. You may pay a little more but in the long run you will be so much happier.