"It has to be set up taught to shed rain and snow well. If there's a real lot of precipitation, though, I will stake down the back top loops instead of the back bottom loops so that there is effectively no back wall. This steeper roof angle…"

"One of my favorite tents is the Finnish laavu style tent. It's very similar to the old-style Baker tent. It has most of the advantages of more modern designs, but can be used with a fire outside in winter for heating, which I've done…"

"I don't even bother with them anymore. I'm very fortunate to have access to many acres of private forest in Finland, so I was able to pick a spot I liked and make a campsite there. Now, I almost exclusively camp there. It's about as…"

"Good points, Sandra!"

"I camped in Italy for a few nights back in 2003. It was at a commercial campground near Bologna. Not quite what I prefer, but it was camping. :) I've also camped in Porgual, the Netherlands and Finland."

"Hi guys. Most of the camping I do is solo camping here in Finland (I'm from the US originally). I would describe my style as part modern, part traditional and part bushcraft. I do enjoy camping with friends, but I like the complete freedom and…"

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