Camouflage camping tent review: how to find the one?

Your portable temporary shelter should provide protection against cold, rain, snow, wind, and other outside influences. Shelters come in a wide variety of shapes and colors, as they are intended for different purposes. There are different reasons why we want to set up a temporary home outside a city apartment building. Therefore, when choosing a tent, you should know why you need it and how you are going to use it.

Camouflage tents for camping deserve a special mention. They are appreciated by those, who want to stay out of sight, as the coloring makes a shelter less visible. These people are:

• Hunters
• Wildlife photographers
• Fishermen
• Stealth campers.

As hunters and wildlife photographers adventure into wild habitats, they have to use different ways to get closer to prey without scaring them off or being spotted by predators. Also, a disguised shelter is less visible for wild animals and therefore reduces the risk of intrusions during night hours.

Fishermen choose camouflage camping tents because they do not want to be bothered by wild animals when fishing. Particularly, they hold at bay animals (foxes, bears, etc.), who may be attracted by the smell of the caught fish, and prevent damage and tragedies.

Most stealth campers simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and take a little rest away from prying eyes. Stealth camping can help you stay in a solitary spot without being seen by other people or animals. This type of activity is increasingly popular and partially explains the growing demand for camouflage camping tents.

Military style lovers choose such canopies simply because they like the pattern and find aesthetic pleasure in having such a thing in possession.

What should I look at when buying a camouflage tent for camping?

If you are buying a camouflage tent for camping and are really intent on hiding from prying eyes, you need to do a little research. There are different color permutations and patterns, and terrains differ greatly too. Therefore, there is no pattern that could fit all types of locations. You should know where you are going to camp out and why. If you buy a shelter, the color of which does not match your chosen environment, you will get a disappointing result: instead of blending with the landscape you will be sticking out like a sore thumb.

Canopies come in color patterns suited for particular types of terrain: Arctic, desert, steppe, woods. Designers use two types of camouflage in tents:

Disruptive camouflage is a pattern of lines and curves that produces an effect whereby the outlines of an object are broken up. The object becomes less visible from a distance, although it will be quite conspicuous at a short distance. Disruptive patterns are commonly used in camouflage tents for camping because they work well in different types of locations.

Bionic patterns are designed to mimic a particular type of environment, as they include elements of a specific environment — leaves, branches, grass, pieces of rock, etc. This type of coloring works well for some places. However, if the pattern does not match the terrain, it will be very conspicuous. If you would like to have a canopy with this type of pattern, you should know for sure where you are going to travel.

There are numerous brands that use different approaches as they try to satisfy customers’ preferences and needs. They have developed different camouflage patterns that fit a variety of terrains, so campers can view and choose one that meets their goals.

All-Season Premium Outfitter Tent with Stove Jack UP-5 for Camping

This camouflage camping tent features a weatherproof two-layer canvas with a unique pattern of lines and elements that present different shades of brown and gray and pretty much mimic a variety of environments. It can accommodate up to 8 persons, and it is great for hunters and fishermen. If your goal is finding aesthetic pleasure in the military style, you will be okay with it too.

Another reason why this thing is good for disguising yourself is its quick-setup design, so you can settle and blend in with the terrain in less than no time. It features an umbrella-type frame made of aviation alloy B95T1, which will last a lifetime. It opens in one quick movement, stands rock-solid on the ground and holds the two-layer canopy. Besides, the alloy is corrosion-resistant and impervious to dramatic temperature changes.

The upper layer of the canvas is made of Oxford 300 PU 4000, a sturdy and water-resistant polyurethane material; the lower layer is thinner and is manufactured from Oxford 210 PU 2000. The air space between the two layers improves insulation and reduces condensation. If you have heated it up properly, you will stay warm all night long even when it gets really cold outside.

The door, windows, and ventilation valves are equipped with mosquito nets. The windows have five layers, one of which is transparent and made of PVC that withstands frosts up to −50 °C. The zipper floor won’t let a bug or snake in, so you can stay calm and quiet in your new shelter.

BZTANG Explorer Outdoors

This one can accommodate up to 4 persons. Thanks to its compact size, light weight, and simple setup procedure, the shelter is great for stealth camping and backpacking. It comes with a carry bag, and it fits in it perfectly. The canvas presents a pattern of tree trunks and leaves, so you will be okay with this kind of shelter in a coniferous forest. You can spend a couple of days in the wild away from prying eyes. In this camouflage camping tent, you are less likely to encounter a wild animal or be bothered by other people.

The door and the windows are equipped with mosquito nets. They provide sufficient ventilation and keep your place insect-free. The floor is a little thin, so you’d better use a footprint if you are settling on cold ground. The canvas itself is waterproof and UV-resistant. The package includes a guy rope and ground stakes.

Rhino Blinds R180 See-Through Hunting Blind

This product is great for hunters first, but it is quite good for normal camping too. It features a canopy with a pattern of trees, branches, and leaves, which blend with a variety of terrains. The material is water- and UV-resistant, and it lasts for years of regular and active hunting. It is big enough to fit up to 3 persons.

It has two huge see-through blinds. They are made from a mesh material that is transparent on the inside, yet looks cloudy on the outside, especially on a sunny day. Game cannot see the hunter hiding inside the shelter, while the hunter gets a clear picture of what is going on around.

Believe it or not, you get the privacy that a regular canopy can give you while being able to see the surroundings. This unique solution keeps a hunter unnoticed for as long as they keep the lights inside off. The product does the job of hiding the hunter from prey’s eyes very well. If you are not a hunter and would like to watch the sky above and relax, you will be okay with it too.

Sutekus Backpacking Camouflage Tent for Camping

This lightweight portable home offers an attractive price/quality ratio, as it fits every purpose of a regular backpacker. The shelter can accommodate up to two adults, or an adult with two children. The canopy features a military-style disruptive color pattern that blends in well with a variety of terrains.

Sutekus is one of the easiest to carry and set up shelters. It comes with a carry bag and a kit of fiberglass poles and stakes. Its only downside is that it is not waterproof. However, a waterproof spray can solve the problem.

It is a great option for those who would like to spend a day or two in a quiet, divine place. It is very easy to set up and therefore good for first-time campers.

Walimex Pop-Up Camouflage Tent

This compact and lightweight shelter is ideal for wildlife photography and nature observation rather than usual hiking. It is not intended for lengthy dwelling in the wild, so it is designed in such a way as to be carried from one place to another when necessary.

The product uses a unique popup mounting/demounting technique. It frees you from having to mount poles, stretch guy lines, and fix the canopy. However, the package does include four pegs, which you can use on a windy day to ensure stability. All you need to do is open the carry bag, and it will unfold by itself in a popup fashion.

Walimex is 55″ high, and there is enough space to fit you and your equipment. You can leave part of it open when using cams. There are two windows with fly screens. You can use the windows for filming and shooting without exposing yourself.

Higashi Double Winter Camo Pyramid

This large temporary home is designed for winter campers, hunters, and fishermen, and it features a pattern that sports tree branches with yellow leaves on a white background. The package includes light reflectors, so snowmobile and vehicle drivers can see it in the night from a distance.

The canopy rests on an umbrella-type frame. Despite the large size (it can fit up to 8 persons), the shelter is easy to set up, and the process does not take a lot of time. It is manufactured from a sturdy fabric Nylon 300D. It withstands gusty winds, heavy snowfalls, and heavy frosts. It can be heated up with the help of a stove. Glued seams and concealed zippers provide additional protection against winds. The shelter has two entrances, six windows, and two ventilation vents.

Conclusion

There are scores of options for hunters, wildlife photographers, fishermen, and stealth campers. You should choose one based on your goals and preferences. Please note where and when you are going to camp and for what purpose. Choose a shelter with a pattern that matches your chosen area.