Tips on Storing your Camping Tent

Now that the camping season is done for some of you, it's time to store your Tent. Here are a couple tips to save you some time, effort and $$$$

Before storing your tent, ensure that it is completely clean and dry. Moisture wrapped up in your tent for extended periods will promote mildew growth.

Your clean and dry tent can be stored in its stuffsack or loosely in a box or oversized cotton storage bag. Avoid sealing your tent in a plastic bag or any other airtight, confined space. Find a cool, dry spot to store your tent such as a closet inside your house where it won't be exposed to humidity.

It's always a good idea to set up your tent and check it over thoroughly and identify any areas by using a simple paperclip with a note showing location of damage or repair, if repairs needed it might be a good idea to have done before storing, or make a note to unpack in the early spring to have taken care of, there's nothing worst than finding out when your setting up camp....

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OzTent Screen Room for Mosquito Lab Experiment

Recently The Rockefeller University of New York purchased an OzTent RV-5 Screen Room for experimental purposes, requiring the OzTent screen room to keep mosquitoes contained during mosquito-host seeking experiments.

The Deluxe Screen Room creates an insect free area perfect for eating in or just relaxing. It can be installed under the awing, to the side of the awning or in front of the awning. It can also be used as a stand-alone unit.

The Deluxe Screen Room has a dome shaped silver roof with zippered doors and our famous No-See-Um mesh on all four walls. Now with Zip down covers for added protection. These covers can also be used as awnings. 8" Bathtub sewn in floor to provide additional ground protection from rain water & unwanted intruders.

The Deluxe Screen Room comes complete with all ropes, pegs, roof rods and four telescopic poles in its own carry bag. Now available in three sizes. For more information visit www.OzTent.us

Cooking your Thanksgiving turkey with a Tri-Pod

Cook a Turkey Outdoors with Charcoal while it dangles from a tripod like a trapeze artist. An aluminum foil reflector oven, coals and a tripod are all that are needed to cook a delicious, moist, Thanksgiving feast outdoors. (no dangerous oil flare-ups here!)




Materials Needed:
- 44"x18" Wire mesh
- (4) metal tent stakes
- 18" wide roll of Aluminum Foil
- (4) metal binder clips (office supplies)
- Metal tripod (the one shown is a camp cooking tripod that comes with a round metal grill that adjusts up and down. The grill and 3 side chains have been removed.
- 3 feet of Sisal rope (be sure to use natural fiber rope). Wrap the bird to provide an anchor point for hanging from tripod chain. (A barrel not is recommended for securing bird to tripod, you may also use a hook with rope tied on one end having the hook attached to the chain of tripod.
- 2 feet of wire to tie the legs for securing bird to body
- (2) Plastic oven bags (these bags are designed for use in household ovens and will handle regular cooking temperatures)
- (1) Turkey (thawed)

Make the 4 Coal Towers ahead of time (they are reusable)
1. Cut a piece of wire mesh about 11" by 18" for the Coal Towers
2. Roll the mesh into a 3 1/2" diameter x 18" tall cylinder
3. Secure the seam on the cylinder by "sewing" it together with a length of thin gauge wire or by cutting a few of the squares along the edge of the mesh and fold them back on themselves "hooking" the other edge of the seam.

1. Lay two to three sheet of aluminum foil on the ground shiny side up. Over lap the the edges. (He may perform without a net but this turkey needs something on the ground. Not to catch his fall but to reflect heat.)
2. Place the Coal Towers at the four corners of the foil. The distance between the towers should be 18" apart. (use the 18" roll of aluminum foil as a measuring gage)

3. For the high wire act, place the tripod scafolding over the foil as shown.
Add the sides to the reflector oven.
1. Wrap aluminum foil around the towers (shiny side inward)
2. Secure the foil at the top of the towers with the metal binder clips

The oven is done.

Light the Burning ring of fire

1. Start the Charcoal Briquettes.

A Chimney Starter is the method of choice. No need for flammable petrochemical liquids, and the coals are easy to dole out from the starter with tongs.

After the coals are glowing in the starter, divide them equally amongst the four towers using tongs.
2. Top-off the towers with additional un-lit briquettes. They will gradually self-start from the hot coals below.

Ready to start cooking

The turkey should be about 3-4" off the ground and centered between the 4 coal towers.
Cook just like you would in a 350 F degree oven.
Our 26lb turkey took 4 1/2 hours to cook. (160 degree F internal temperature)
Occasionally throughout the cooking process, add additional briquettes to the top of the towers as the lower coals burn down.

Thanksgiving is a great time to enjoy a great meal, family & friends.

OzTent Customer Experience

I bought the 3 man OZtent
I went on a 4x4 trip and it spent the week camping. My self and 2 other enjoyed my tent the first night. Second night was to cold for the second tent that was brought. So those that were using the second tent did not sleep it in but rather join in with my tent for a total of 5 people in my tent. We were all pretty well comfortable with 5 in there. This product exceeded its so called person limit. This was a great tent went up in less then the advertised 30 seconds.

Thank you Family Tent Camping this was a great buy and your the only place I could buy this tent from.

I would greatly recommend Family Tent Camping to anyone one looking for a good tent because Family Tent Camping actually carries products you can not get elsewhere and these products are worth purchasing.

Erik

Fall Camping Tip: Packing for your Trip

Packing Clothes: Pack layered clothing. The Fall season can be unpredictable,it may be cold and sometimes it may be warm enough to sweat. So, make clothing arrangements for both the seasons. Pack some t-shirts and light jackets & lightweight clothing.
T-shirts add comfort for the camper and make him feel cool if the atmosphere is hot. jackets provide warmth if temperatures drop and can be removed or added easily.
Each layer has a function. The base layer (against your skin) manages moisture; the insulating layer protects you from the cold; the shell layer (outer layer) shields you from wind and rain. You simply add or subtract layers as needed.

Different terrains: Be prepared for different terrains, the atmosphere can at once become dry and some times it may even shower. So, if you are camping in this season pack shoes suitable for both terrains. Tennis shoes and boots will be very useful in the fall camping.

Fluids: You cannot predict the climate, so carry a mixture of hot and cold water. The day is hotter and the nights are cold. So, pack water and cool drinks for the day climate and pack coffee, hot chocolate and tea for the night.

The combination of these liquids will help the camper to get along the unexpected changes in the climate.

Sleeping Gear: Make sure to bring a Sleeping Bag that will maintain your body heat, by sleeping on a camping cot or foam sleeping mat to provide a barrier of insulation between you and the cold ground.

Activities: Take both indoor and outdoor activities in fall camping. If its cold outside, you can play indoor games, if the climate is in normal conditions you can play outdoor games.

Camping in the Fall is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors in all it's beautiful surroundings, be prepared and capture the coolest season for camping. Visit our Camping Store for all your Fall Camping needs.

OzTent Malamoo 3 Second Tent Available Sept 27, 2011

OzTent Malamoo 3 Second Tent

The same quality construction and workmanship as found on our OzTent RV's & Jet Tents,the OzTent Malamoo tents are quality pop-up tent that self erect in just 3 seconds. No more fiddling around with poles and flys. The poles are fixed to the skin. You just throw it in the air and it self erects. These tents have a waterproof Fly (1500mm) and breathable inner all built in. Excellent superfine insect mesh will keep out the all the bugs. Available in two colors Green or Earth. This Malamoo tent will accomodate 2 people with ease.

OzTent Malamoo XTRA

The OzTent Malamoo XTRA will accomodate 3-4 people and has an awning with two awning poles included. It also has an inovative vestibule area at the front and an extra large screen window at the back.
Available in two colors Green or Earth.



How to set up the OzTent Malamoo Tent

How to pack away the OzTent Malamoo Tent

For further details or purchasing an OzTent Malamoo contact Family Tent Camping - OzTent USA 866.917.4083

Family Tent Camping Customer Testimonial

Love our Kodiak tent! It was sooo great at Burning Man! Thank you!
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