Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Green Tip of the Day

Camping Tents


Camping tents made from materials such as recycled plastic. These tents perform just like non-eco versions, all while incorporating materials such as solar panels and reclaimed fabric from irregular tents (instead of typical PVC). While good tents are expensive, you can get a lifetime of use for the cost of a night's stay in a hotel room.

  • Nemo Nano Oz - superlightweight (just 4.5 pounds - great for serious backpacking) two-person tent made from recycled plastic ($449).
  • Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 - water-resistant tent made with recycled polyester; comes with an awning and sleeps two to three people ($350).
  • Eureka Solar Intent - lights up and even charges your batteries using the sun; sleeps up to six ($240).
  • Lowergear - rent what you need instead of buying to keep your consumption (and budget) in check.