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| hiking, fishing, hunting and camping have always been a | | | | protective shelter to help enjoy the experience. |
| popular pastime and one that has been thoroughly | | | | Traditionally, these would be in the form of a canvas |
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| activities appealed to a certain restricted portion of the | | | | anchored by stakes. In today's world, there are a |
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| a family inheritance type situation where a son or | | | | tent that features a built in cord system for easy |
| daughter was introduced to this lifestyle by a parent at | | | | set-up. Because there are no poles involved it is also |
| an early age. They would then continue it themselves, | | | | much easier to carry. Of course, the breakdown when |
| and then pass it on to the next generation. In recent | | | | ready to leave is also an easy to handle process. |
| years however, there have been some changes in this | | | | But probably the most popular style today is the dome |
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| tremendous benefits to be experienced getting closer | | | | interior. It is usually accompanied by what is called a |
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| life has to offer. | | | | ground, as well as a full rainflie that helps to shield |
| There are any number of reasons why this increase in | | | | against any inclement weather that might be in the |
| the benefits of embracing the outdoors has come | | | | offing. The shape has proven very successful in |
| about, but probably the two main factors are the | | | | dealing with the elements. In addition, these are primarily |
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| coupled with the seemingly ever-increasing pressure | | | | and maintain. As with everything else in the modern |
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| For a family, or a small group of fellow travelers, a 4 | | | | |