How to have a good rest in nature and which tent to choose? Find out from our article and book your chosen tent on our website!

Spacious camping tents for families

If you dream of a comfortable vacation for a family of 5-6 people for one to two weeks, then you need to get a camping tent. Large tents are suitable for this: Victoria 5, Victoria 10, Vega 5, Maxima 6 or Macon 6. This tent is a real home in nature. In such a camping tent you will find large spacious bedrooms up to 9 square meters, a hall for dining and kitchen, high ceilings, convenient entrances, complete protection from wind, rain and insects. For a single family or a small company, the Minnesota 3 and Minnesota 4 tents are an excellent choice. With a small weight and dimensions, they have a significant internal volume and high ceilings of 195 and 205 cm, respectively.

If you are traveling with a family or a small company and do not stay in one place for a long time, then the tents of the compact camping series are what you need. Tents provide comfortable accommodation for 4 people, quickly set up, occupy a small area and perfectly protect from bad weather. Models Grand Tower 4, Nevada 4 have large halls and bedrooms for the whole family. The Indiana 4 and Macon 4 tents consist of two bedrooms, each of which is designed for two people, and is ideal for accommodating two couples or parents with children.

You can buy a camping tent Alexika for a comfortable outdoor recreation on our website!

Tent for shower or toilet

Problems with finding a toilet can be solved in advance by purchasing a Sanitary Zone tent. This is a special tent for a toilet or shower. With it, you can forget about dirty public toilets, and also use this tent to organize a shower on a camping trip.

The small size and light weight make it possible to use this tent both in stationary camps and in mobile tent camps. Thanks to the additional sealing of the seams with heat shrink tape, the tent can also be used as a shower cabin.

Tourist frame tent

A great addition to a camping tent is the China House or Summer House frame tent. It can organize a kitchen, dining room, wardroom. The awning perfectly protects from bad weather and mosquitoes. Inside the tent, you can place a table and several chairs or, if necessary, rugs and sleeping bags.

Tourist tents for hiking with a backpack

For this type of recreation, light and compact tents are needed, designed for 2-3 people. Ideal For hiking there will be models , Rondo 2 Plus , Rondo 3 Plus , Rondo 4 Plus , Maverick 2 Plus , Maverick 3 Plus , Karok 2 and Tunnel 3 . Scout is a simple and light tent with one entrance, Rondo is a classic design tent with two vestibules, Tunnel 3 is a very popular half-barrel tent with a large vestibule in Scandinavia.

You can buy Alexika double tourist tents in the Alexika online store.

For cyclists or water riders you need a tent with a large vestibule. Perennial bestsellers here are the Tower 3 and Tower 4 models. These models have large vestibules in which bulky equipment and luggage can be stored.

You will find even more Alexika triple tourist tents in the catalog.

It is very comfortable to sleep or read in a tent. But what to do when it rains, and you really want to sit around the fire with a cheerful company? The awning will save both from rain and from the sun, and in general will become an indispensable thing on a hike. Alexika awnings come in various sizes from 3x3m to 5x6m and are the best on the market. We advise you to purchase metal prefabricated racks for awnings.

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Extreme vacation with a tent

Base mountain camp, polar expedition or any place that requires extra-class equipment. For example, such as the legendary Mirage 4 tent, tested in many months of conditions of low temperatures, stormy winds and local doomsday. With such a tent, you will forget about the problems of choosing a parking place, travel season or weather conditions.

Storm tents Matrix 3 and Storm 2 - reliable all-weather tents for climbing and mountain hiking high categories Difficulties designed for 2-3 people.

To spend outdoor recreation with comfort, the first thing you need to take care of convenient location for an overnight stay, in this case - about a tent. There is a huge variety of various types of these structures. In this review, the best tents of 2015 are collected and categorized.

Single tents

Ultralight three-season single tent Eureka! Solitaire ideal for the backpacker traveling alone. Its area is 2 sq. meters and a height of 70 cm. Just right for those who do not like too enclosed spaces. The folding cloth of the tent is waterproof, windproof with a zipper in the center of the ceiling. From useful little things It has two inside pockets and a loop for a flashlight. The total weight of the tent is 1.2 kg. When folded, its dimensions are 14 x 43 cm. The price is $ 90.

Things to look out for in a tent Easton Mountain Products Rimrock 1 is her size. Having the same characteristics as the previous awning, its height is 20 more. In addition, the tent has a special mesh. It provides free access to fresh air and allows the tourist to observe what is happening outside. Price $180.

Ultralight tents

Ultralight double tent Sierra Designs Flashlight 2- The perfect combination of lightness and comfort. Its weight is 1.53 kg, and total area- 2.8 sq. meters. The basis of the awning is nylon with silicone impregnation. Inside there is an additional compartment for things. The cost of this model reaches $270.

Swedish manufacturer's tent Hilleberg Anjan 2(“half-barrel”) has been a leader among double ultralight awnings for many years. Its weight is 1.4 kg. Advantages include easy installation. Price $630.

Three season tents

Three season tent Black Diamond Mesa Tent 2 designed for 2 places. Its dimensions are 234x147x112 cm. The bottom is made of nylon, and the awning is made of polyester. Double walls will protect from any bad weather. If desired, you can open the upper grid, which provides a 360-degree view. The price of the tent is $330.

Tent Big Agnes Foidel Canyon 2 designed for use in spring, summer and autumn. The double tent has enough space for climbing equipment. The cost is $650.

Car tents

When traveling by car, many also take a tent with them. And it is not installed anywhere, but directly on the roof of the car. This is what the tent is for. Kelty TN2. It folds out easily and doesn't take up much space in the trunk. Price $250.

Another convenient two-person tent option for car camping TICLA Tea House 2. It's perfect for those who "like to watch what's going on outside." In addition, the mesh provides good ventilation. The cost of this tent is $280.

multi-person tents

An excellent family option for 6 people is Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6. The dimensions of this spacious "half-shell" are 518x274x200 cm. There are 2 exits in the tent. In addition, there is a partition that divides the space into a sleeping place and an impromptu porch covered with a net. This model also has built-in lighting. Its price is $300.

In a tent named REI Kingdom 6 you can really accommodate like a king, because its wide space is divided into 2 parts and 2 separate exits. The cost of the tent is $440.

winter tents

For harsh winters, by the way, a tent is perfect Mountain Hardwear Trango 2. The design of the hemisphere turned out to be so successful. That manufacturers have been producing this model for a decade. Only the materials change. To date, the tent is made of nylon. The price of such a design ranges from $ 600.

winter tent model Exped Venus III more suitable for those who are more interested in space rather than light weight construction. The height of the dome is 150, which allows tourists to dress while sitting or in the same position to wait out the bad weather. The cost of this tent is about $700.

expedition tents

lovers extreme recreation obviously you will like the tent of the company Heimplanet entitled The Cave("Cave"). The geodesic metal framework provides stability to an inflatable tent. Its pumping takes no more than a minute. Plus, this design has been tested by gusts of wind speeds up to 120 km / h. Its cost is $600.

4 person tent The North Face Bastion 4 Made from ultra-durable Kevlar material. Thus, tourists can easily hide in it from any bad weather. Price $850.
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Summer is a long-awaited time for schoolchildren and a headache for parents with the solution of the question of how to arrange a productive and memorable vacation for a child. The tent camp was created for children to spend time outdoors with benefit and interest.

How is the holiday?

The organizers choose in advance a place on a spacious meadow. More often a clearing is selected, which is located near a reservoir and a forest. Children's tent camp can be stationary and portable.

If the rest is planned with in a different area, then the guys break the town with the help of instructors as they move. Thus, stationary buildings are not erected.

When the rest is planned in one place, the campground is set up in advance. Biotoilets and portable kitchens are placed on the territory. In this case, the children are only in one meadow, and they can go hiking for several hours not far from the camp.

One tent accommodates 2-4 people, depending on its size. They are installed close to each other. Soft inflatable mattresses are laid in them and the tents of instructors and counselors are located next to the children's tents. At night, in turn, adults are on duty at the fire and make sure that strangers do not enter the territory and children do not leave it.

Campground for kids: entertainment

Throughout the rest, the guys are constantly busy with developing activities and games. Creative competitions and sports events are held daily. Children participate in concert programs and play outdoor games.

During their stay in the camp, the guys can learn:

• ecology;
• diversity of flora and fauna;
• teamwork;
• history of the native land;
• musical skills (playing the guitar and songs for it).

IN modern time The biggest plus on vacation is the lack of TVs and computers. Thus, children understand that they can do many interesting things without having their gadgets nearby.

What are children learning?

The tent camp is not only intended for children to relax, but also serves as a place for acquiring certain skills that will be useful in later life. When sending a child here, parents should understand that no one will be here to spoon-feed and change their socks. Of course, the staff strictly monitors the discipline and safety of children, but the child must serve himself.

Such skills are now very lacking in modern children. Parents are more and more, in their essence, suffering from overprotection, and this is only a minus for the younger generation. Teenagers do not know how to wash their clothes and cannot perform elementary actions in the kitchen.

In the camp, the guys realize in a few days that their mother is not around, and begin to take care of themselves on their own. Thus, the responsibility for oneself increases several times for one change of stay in nature.

During this time, teenagers learn to care for and help younger children. In such an atmosphere and conditions, the desire to be in demand comes very quickly. Children clean in and around their tents. They also learn to find a common language in a team with other guys, regardless of the character and habits of each.

Tourism development

Tent camp is the development of specific skills. The ability to light a fire in any weather or equip a shelter - such classes are held here regularly. Among the older children, duty in the kitchen is established. Girls and boys learn to peel potatoes and clean dishes.

IN free time guys with experienced instructors are engaged in tourist orientation. The training program includes:

• ability to use a map and compass;
• overcoming the obstacle course;
• provision of first aid.

In the evenings, the leaders build a large fire. Near it, all the inhabitants of the camp gather and have fun. Most of all, the guys remember:

• guitar songs;
• collective games;
• skits and competitions.

On hot days, the guys swim in the ponds and take sunbaths. There are daily walking tours.

Child safety

The summer tent camp in its state has only trained workers. Counselors are people with pedagogical education. A medical worker is on site around the clock.

Along the perimeter, the camp has bright signs that indicate that there are children here. Beaches specially prepared:

• the beach is sandy and clean;
• the bottom is removed from snags and glasses;
• the area that is allowed for swimming is fenced with buoys.

All adults have 24/7 access to communications. At the right time, an ambulance or other services can be called.

In the canteen, food is checked for suitability several times a day. Products are imported only from institutions that have permission to supply them to children's institutions. Children from 10 to 17 years old are allowed to the camp only if they have a medical permit for this type of recreation.

In addition to teachers, professional athletes and instructors from various tourist organizations work here.

Most of the myths about camping and camping are created by anxious moms who never went camping. Usually these ideas are based on data more than thirty years ago, on the stories of grandparents and have little in common with reality. Do not deprive the child of interesting and useful rest just because in your imagination there is a bear hiding behind every tree in the forest, you better read this article and then decide.

Myth #1
Only experienced tourists can go to the campground, there is nothing for beginners to do there

Rather the opposite. Experienced hikers plan difficult hikes and are looked down upon a bit. For them, this is a party, relaxation, bard festivals, but for beginners, it is a good opportunity to live in a tent for the first time, sleep in a sleeping bag, go on a short hike, cook dinner on a fire.

Myth #2
To go to the campground and go hiking, you need to buy a bunch of
special equipment that will not be useful later

Of course, it may be so, but you should just choose the camp more carefully. There are many camp sites where you can rent equipment, and some organizations even include equipment rental in the price of the tour. I arrived, got a backpack, a sleeping bag, a tent, an oar, a catamaran and go! Later, if you understood unconditionally: “such a vacation is mine!”, of course, you should gradually acquire your own equipment, but for the first time, littering the house and emptying your wallet is not necessary at all.

Myth #3
You can't look good in a campground, you have to go there,
dressed in old clothes "to throw away"

Oh, if you really think so, then you are far behind the times! Today, tourists are the biggest fashionistas! There is a huge tourism fashion industry, chain stores, Internet sites and so on and so forth. Leisure clothes marked "outdoor" are very practical, insanely comfortable and attractive. If you don't know what Gortex, Membrane, Polartec, Vibram are, then you have lost a lot! This is what helps people not to get wet, not to freeze, not to slip out of the blue, something that many cannot part with even in urban conditions.

Myth #4
You will have to sleep on the ground, and this is harmful

Tourists learn first of all to take care of themselves for ... future trips. They don't want to lose their health, and campsite organizers don't want to lose clients. Therefore, there are usually several layers between the traveler and the ground, of which the most important is the tourist rug. It is made of modern thermal insulation materials and perfectly protects from the cold. Of course, no one cancels the fact that the tent must be set up wisely, that sometimes it is useful to clear the place from cones, sometimes you have to make drainage grooves, you will gradually learn all these wisdoms from more experienced people. But, for that you came to the campground, so that with comfort and health benefits!

Myth #5
You have to carry weights, and this will affect the spine

Firstly, not every hike is a constant carrying of weights. For example, in a water trip, everything is carried by water, which is why lovers water trips- overwhelming majority. And it is better for a person who is unsure of his physical form to start with water. Secondly, if we are talking about a properly organized campground from which you can go on short trips, then everything is much simpler here. For example, some of your belongings can be left at the base. In the process of preparing for the campaign, training is carried out, the muscles are getting stronger. The loads increase gradually (in our "Big Adventure" guys go first to a simple day hike). Plus, anyone analyzes the physical fitness of the participants and wisely distributes public equipment.

Traveling allows a young person to get to know himself, his character, his abilities better. After all, during the campaign there is no pretense, there is nowhere to hide - in the campaign you are real.

Myth #6
You will be dirty all the time

If you want - you will certainly! And in the city with the same ease as in the forest. The rule is the same everywhere: if you don’t wash, then you walk around dirty, if you don’t brush your teeth, they turn yellow. We do not argue: in the field, you will need to spend a little more effort. But believe me, boiling an extra pot of water in the evening is not an overload. But then in the apartment you, like a child, will enjoy the jet hot water from the tap.

Myth #7
Campground is not for girls

Considering all of the above, not at all! A girl in the camp is not a woman with a paddle, she can always remain clean, beautiful and fashionable. And keep in mind, a girl can become a real fairy of the hearth only here!

Myth number 8.
Campground means wet feet and constant colds

Any traveler will prove otherwise. In nature, the body is mobilized, and people get sick less. And having learned to dress properly on a hike, keep warm and move a lot, you will get sick less in the city.

Myth #9
Campground is a cheap vacation

Quality rest cannot be cheap. The cost of the voucher includes payment for quality work - instructors who need to be trained, and the entire staff; again, high-quality, modern equipment; implementation of the pedagogical part of the program; security measures, including satellite communications. You will say that in a campground there are no costs for maintaining a large building. Right. But there is another side to the coin: electricity, gas and water are significantly more expensive in a campground than in buildings connected to existing networks.

Myth #10
You won’t learn anything new in the campground, you won’t expand your horizons

This myth is probably the most common, but at the same time it is the easiest to debunk. And it's not that the camp is located in some amazing place, that the child is surrounded by virgin nature, that there are meaningful pedagogical programs. It is not important. The main thing is that travel allows a young person to get to know himself, his character, his abilities better. After all, during the campaign there is no pretense, there is nowhere to hide - in the campaign you are real. And, being alone with your "I", you can make a choice - to remain as you were, or to change. In a good camp they don't lecture, in a good camp there are no morals, but in various difficult situations experience is gained and there is a feeling of victory, which is so important for a modern teenager.