Coleman Montana Big Sky Seven-Person Dome Tent

Tents - Montana Big Sky Family TentManufacture ID: 9278A167This huge family style tent gives you plenty of room just like its namesake. It even comes with a welcome mat. Exclusive WeatherTec System Keeps you dry -- Guaranteed - 16 x 7 feet 1 room - Sleeps seven - Center height: 75 inches - Mesh vent for increased ventilation - Rainfly covers door and windows - Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup - Access gear or adjust ventilation with Cool-Air port - Heavy-duty welcome mat - Skylight gear loft and two inside pockets for added storage - Easy-to-follow instructions sewn into carry bag - Separate storage bags for tents poles and stakes - Three windowsWarranty: Limited warranty
Customer Review: a great tent!
This is a very well rounded tent. It has plenty of room, nice looking, and weatherproof. Additionally, it is very simply and quick to set up. I purchased a stake set because the little metal stakes that come with the tent are not very sturdy. Otherwise, I love my new tent.
Customer Review: Happy Camper
Love my tent, even better Coleman backs all of there products, they care about there Customers. Thanks Colman

When backpacking or camping you will need a good set of cooking gear. Cooking in the outdoors is a lot harder than cooking at home in a nicely furnished kitchen. So the Backpacking Cookware that you will use outdoors will be quite a bit different from what you use at home.

To make your choice of the right Backpacking Cookware to take, you will first need to know what is available on the market for you to buy. Below is a list of the most popular types, along with their good and bad points.

ALUMINIUM.

This used to be the first choice of backpackers, lightweight campers, and hikers because it is very light. However it is not as strong or durable as some of the other materials used for cookware. Food tends to stick to it making it difficult to clean in an outdoor situation. Also Aluminium has been linked to some health problems, as it tends to breakdown over time and can contaminate the food cooked in it. Having said this, I have used Aluminium for many years with no harmful effects. (I would still rate it as a good choice as you will properly only be using it for a few weeks of any one year.)

STAINLESS STEEL.

The main drawback here is the weight, as it is a lot heavier than other types of backpacking cookware. Also it is not the best at distributing the heat evenly and the food must be stirred or moved constantly to ensure even cooking. Stainless steel is very tough and strong though, and will stand up to almost anything that can happen to it in the outdoors.

LIGHTWEIGHT STAINLESS STEEL.

The introduction of new technology has come up with a lighter weight stainless steel, it has all the durability and strength, but as its name suggests is considerably lighter.

TITANIUM.

The modern first choice. It is very light, it is also very durable and tough, and a better distributor of heat when compared to stainless steel. A good set of Titanium cookware will last a very long time. The only downside is its price, as it can be expensive when compared with the other materials.

A FEW BASIC TIPS.

(1)Are you choosing a solo backpacking set of cookware, or do you want a kit that will do for two or more people?
(2)Pots with a slightly rounded bottom will distribute heat better than flat bottomed ones.
(3)Make sure the pots have a good fitting lid, as this will cut down on your cooking times, saving you fuel.
(4)Try to buy proper Backpacking Cookware as opposed to ordinary cookware, as the former should have folding or detachable handles to make packing it into your backpack much easier.

Mike Legg is a seasoned hiker with many years experience of backpacking Europe. For more information on this or other aspects of backpacking go to http://www.buytryreview.com/category/backpacking