If you and your friends love adventures in the outdoors you will like using a 3 man backpacking tent to camp out in. A 3 man tent is large enough to hold three full size adults and yet lightweight enough to be easily carried in a backpack.
The tents are made of lightweight polyester that makes them easy to fold and store. Most of the tents also come with a protective coating that keeps the rain and other harsh elements from penetrating the surface. The tent can weigh as little as 1 pound 5 ounces.
The durable fibers of the polyester make the tent rugged as well. You do not need to worry about ripping or puncturing the material while using normal movement inside the tent. The 3 man tent is also easy to setup. The styles of the tents also vary somewhat as do the colors. The Chinook North Star comes with two poles and a bathtub style floor. It stands 4 feet high and weighs a little more than 7 pounds. The tent retails for around $120 and comes in blue. The Chinook Tornado is green and stands a little over 3 feet tall.
The prices of the tents vary according to the design and capacity they can accommodate. You can also find single person tents as well as 2 man tents available. Having a collapsible tent that you can easily fit inside a backpack roll makes hiking and camping easy. You have the advantage of being able to travel from one location to another without needing a lot of time to set up camp. You and your friends can also take turns carrying the backpack so no one gets tired out by carrying more than their share of equipment.
The 3 man backpacking tent also makes a great gift for anyone that enjoys camping and hiking activities. It also makes a great tent for people that participate in scouting programs or other types of community or school functions that might take overnight camping trips. Being able to fit 3 boys or girls inside a tent allows the children to have their own dorm-like camping space on an overnight trip. You may be able to fit as many as 4 children inside a 3 man tent and still have them be comfortable. The tents have plenty of space for accommodating sleeping bags and other camping gear that is traditionally used.