Lately I’ve been getting into the whole wilderness survival thing, and I’ve done a bit of a background research in it. I’ve come to find out it’s best to get 4 season tents because 1. You’re not limited to any type of season and 2. They’re vastly more durable than regular tents but I’ve still got a few questions I’d like cleared up.

Are the best tents really dome shaped? I’ve heard the dome or "cross bar top" shaped tents provide the best structure in high wind situations, I’d like the opinion of someone with experience. Is it really the Tent design or the way the person sets it up? Also I’ve heard that low profile tents are better suited for high winds just how low exactly? I’m more than willing to sacrifce head room for preformance (come on it’s a camping tent, you’re suppose to sleep in the thing not throw a dance party)

Are they’re any good 4 season tents that ARE NOT school bus yellow? I know some may argue this is a safety thing so you can find your way back to camp, but if the weather is really bad common sense says not to got wandering around. Plus my mother and father have gone hunting together, they say you can’t see the orange "safety" outfits even at 10 feet. This is just a personal choice thing.

And finally, are there any dependable, highly rated 4 season tents for 1 person? I’d like to travel as light as possible, I’ll settle for a 2 person tent if I have to but 1 person tents would be ideal.

As far as price goes it really doesn’t matter to me, I’ve come to find out as far as camping equipment goes you truly get what you pay for. And any additional information camping wise is welcomed by the way.
By the way I should point out that I’m mostly interested in preformance of the tent and it’s color, I’ll deal with a little extra weight in the pack if I have to but still it’s nice to look around for what you want.


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