most people these days, when you head out for family adventures, you obviously need some form of shelter! it is really important because you can never predict the weather. it may seem bright and sunny but what if it suddenly turns dark and it starts to rain? you will obviously need a form of shelter to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting wet in the rain. the common form of shelter used for those who go camping of hiking are tents, because they are easy to use and they are also lightweight. tents can be easily stored too. however, there are other forms of shelter, such as a 