Camping And Hiking Gear

Sonny answers:

I don't trust any heater inside a tent regardless how safe it is rated. If you want to be warm and still not have to worry look at http://www.zodi.com/web-content/Consumer/zodihotvent.html for a heater you don't have to worry about. It can be used with any tent.

Sonny answers:

Go to a good outdoor store- EMS, REI, Campmor...those are the 3 that first come to mind. Go to the tent dept and talk to the employees there. They can help you find exactly what you need. Make a list of features/sizes and price range that you are looking for and I`m sure they can find something that fits your needs. Like are you car camping or backpacking? Do you want a vestibule? Do the types of poles -fiberglass and aluminum really matter to you? Dont be afraid to ask questions and explain to them what you want, thats their job, that is why they are there

Sonny answers:

The best camping tents are ones that are easy to set up. Are roomy enough for you, your friends and the gear. Keep you warm and dry in all kinds of weather, and don't cost an arm and a leg. Functionality for purpose is also very important. For example I endorse Coleman tents for family camping and most backpacking use where as for trekking long treks and summiting I would want a much lighter tent along the lines and style of your choice. Only one brand guarantees that you will have a dry tent inside and that is Coleman if your into summiting only then the north face will suit you fine but if you want a roomy tent then go with Coleman.

How to choose a backpacking tent

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+tent.html

How to choose a family camping tent

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+base+camping+tent.html

Sonny answers:

Http://www.thisnext.com/item/01C3583A/6EA80BAF/Coleman-Bayside-Tent-with-Pet

Its a tent with a dog area inside

Sonny answers:

Each team has it's own cook and when they stop in each town or city they stay in hotels or other similar accommodations. Each stage of the race has a start and finish location and a time window that each competitor must finish with in.
You can find out more info here;

http://www.letour.fr/us/homepage_horscourseTDF.html

Sonny answers:

If the tent you are using has double zips then use a small (suitcase) padlock to hold them together so that when one is pulled it keeps the inner door closed.

Sonny answers:

Can I just ask why you'd go to the beach and put up a tent? Seems like that kinda defeats the purpose of why you go to the beach.