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I took a cheap 2-person tent and a quality 1-person tent on a 3-day hike in the Adirondacks and the smaller one was better.
The extra space in the cheap tent meant nothing when the rain fly leaked and the poles snapped in a 20 mph wind, while the single-person tent stayed dry and solid, so what's a good 1-person tent under $250?
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the_evan8d ago
Ever think you needed that extra room in a tent? I used to... always went for the bigger, cheaper option. Your story about the poles snapping is exactly what changed my mind for good. That reliability in bad weather is everything. For under $250, you should really look at the Alps Mountaineering Lynx 1. It's simple, it's tough, and it won't let you down like that cheap tent did.
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caseyl188d ago
Been there with a cheap tent failing at the worst time. That kind of experience makes you value solid gear so much more.
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