For easy folding, you can watch the demo video numerous times to understand the steps. After one camping experience, you may think you got it down. You may be wrong. Ensure you watch the video again to grasp all the details of folding.

Wear long-sleeved tops and long trousers to protect yourself against bites. Pitch up in a spot away from vegetation where air can move freely, spray your tent with mosquito repellent and keep the inner door tightly closed at all times. A spray of lemon eucalyptus oil can help repel mosquitoes for up to six hours. Can you get bed bugs from camping?For true ultralight aficionados and die-hard thru-hikers, no form of shelter burdens you less than a tarp. While we only tested two stand-alone tarps in this year's review, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Square Flat Tarp is by far the most protective. The perfectly square design allows for endless adaptability when it comes to pitching options and locations. At only 10.9 ounces, including copious amounts of tie-out cordage, this tarp is the lightest shelter in this review. If you don't like carrying a lot of weight and you're willing to skimp on the comforts of a traditional fully covered shelter, this ultra-bomber and a durable tarp is our best recommendation.

A range of plant-based repellents containing plant oils are available. Citronella, lavender, lemon eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, thyme and tea tree are all popular eco-friendly options, but it’s not known how truly effective they are. 5. Vinegar Before letting your baby catch some zzz’s at the beach, factor in the temperature and your child’s age first, Dr. Amin and Dr. Adams tells us. “If it’s a beautiful day and [your] baby does sleep anywhere, go for it!” Dr Amin says. However, remember that newborns should stay out of direct sunlight. This Bug/Floor insert is the companion piece to the MSR Front Range Tarp Shelter. Together, this highly ventilated shelter system is a spacious and extremely stable rig for two people (this product is not recommended as a standalone shelter). Highly wind and water resistant, this lightweight combo pitches with trekking poles/ski poles, or with the MSR Adjustable Pole accessory (sold separately). The insert is ideal for wet and/or buggy weather where tent footprint space is not extremely tight. For… Full review

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If you don’t have the experience to use a tarp, or you want a more enclosed shelter, then a small tent is the way to go. There are some great tents on the market that are light but will give you shelter in most weather conditions. Plan How You Will Use A Bug Out Bag Tent

Torches with red lights are less likely to attract bugs and insects. However, they should always be used alongside other precautions, such as wearing insect repellent, because insects are very adept at detecting humans. Can you spray insect repellent on or in a tent?There’s only one word for your bug tent, mosquito net tent, popup screen tent, bed net or mesh tent: SansBug.

Claustrophobic? The SansBug bed net allows you to sit up unlike the army issued bed nets in which you can only lie down. It’s also more than 3 feet wide so you can comfortably sleep without fear of touching the sides and being bit through the mesh. Seen and read: 100 times better than standard US army issue! When shopping for a baby beach tent, you’ll want to consider how many people you want it to fit and the amount of sun protection it offers. And, if your trips to the beach are infrequent, you might consider a beach tent that you can use in other ways, such as for shade on your patio or while tailgating. We carefully considered safety, UPF rating, ease of setup, size, versatility, design, value, age recommendations, and additional features, such as mosquito protection and storage for toys, when reviewing these products.

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Reached the scout summer camp near midnight? No problem… you don’t need to spend an hour to set up the troop tent in the dark; your sleeping arrangements will be ready with a toss of your SansBug screen tent… it pops open faster than you can say hakuna matata! An internal medicine and pediatrics physician on our Review Board also reviewed this article for medical accuracy and integrity surrounding the importance of sun protection for babies, as well as how to spot signs of sunburn and dehydration. Despite the comfort, warmth and protection they offer, tents can be one of your heaviest pieces of kit. Camping tarps can offer similar benefits at a fraction of the weight. It's worth keeping in mind, though, that you will sacrifice a little comfort and protection, and so tarps alone may not be the best option for newbie campers or more extreme expeds. WHAT ARE CAMPING TARPS MADE OF?