Finding a quality tent is vital for a secure and comfortable night's sleep. Tents need to be sturdy, durable and provide complete protection from the elements. They also need to be lightweight and transportable. This is asking a lot from one piece of camping equipment. Luckily, technological advances and refinement of materials have met these demands. Compact tents are now designed in such a way that they will fold out into a solid construction and not weigh you down on your journey.

Be sure to buy a compact tent that is big enough to comfortably accommodate you. We recommend 20-25 square foot per person for you and your supplies. You should also note that a "one person" tent is generally not comfortable enough for one person. It is advised that a "two person" tent is comfortable for one person; a "three person" compact tent is comfortable for two and so on.