Planning outdoor camping events certainly requires plans for good shelter, which is readily available with the many styles and models of tents that are on the market.
There are decisions that have to be made as to the size for example, as this should be based on the number of people it will be required to house, as well as the type of exposure it will be subjected to.
So the first decision that has to be made is how many people are going to be using the tent, and what is going to be its primary purpose? In other words is the focus going to be on a tent for family camping, or is it required for backpackers who are looking at spending several days in rough terrain.
The best tents for backpackers

• In many ways the requirements for the tents used by backpacking enthusiasts are far less than those used for family camping.
  The primary concern for the backpacker tents is that there is good ventilation because they are much smaller, and are basically used for sleeping only.
  Head room is important too though, as an individual does want to be able to maneuver around in the tent.
  
• In addition to this backpackers want tents that are going to be lightweight for easy transporting, as well as easy to erect.
  Most often backpackers come across rough terrain and there are not a lot of choices for good ground to set up the tent, and this is another good reason for shopping around for a tent that is small yet suits the needs of the individuals that will be using it.
  
• Many individuals that are interested in the backpacking tents often prefer those that are modeled after the military type tents.
  They have an excellent structure to them and are able to withstand any type of inclement weather.
  Also they are made in such a way that they are easy to transport, so that all of the requirements of the backpackers are easily met with these types of military style tents.
  

The best tents for family camping

• Family campers want to be able to rely on the extra space that is found in these larger type tents.
  This way if there is inclement weather they are able to make use of the tents spaciousness for providing a place to read or play games.
  
• There are several more options available with the family tents as well.
  For those that have a large family and want the additional sleeping quarters there are plenty of models available that offer this choice.
  
• Some of the larger tents have cooking quarters attached to them which makes it most convenient for the outdoor preparation of meals.
  It also means there is no necessity to have to buy a separate screen tent, to serve this purpose.
  

No matter which type of tent is required, quality should be considered over price.
Having proper shelter can make the difference between having a great outdoor experience or a miserable one.
Quality tents are designed to withstand the elements, and with the weather being unpredictable having a well made tent takes away some of the unpleasantness that bad weather can create.