Good budget tent

[Wireman07]

Hey everyone. I'm looking for a pretty cheap budget tent to start out with. I'm looking for a 2 man with enough room for gear(2 vestibules). I'm thinking free standing and looking to spend less than $200. Anybody have any experience with this sort of setup? Thank you!

 

[Taudisio]

What conditions are you looking to use it in? You want a “2 man”, or you want to use it for two guys and gear? For two guys with gear, you’ll need at least a 3 man, probably a 4 man tent.

 

[Wireman07]

What conditions are you looking to use it in? You want a “2 man”, or you want to use it for two guys and gear? For two guys with gear, you’ll need at least a 3 man, probably a 4 man tent.

Well if I got a 2 man with 2 vestibules the gear could go in the vestibules. Weather could be cold to warm, snow to rain. Only going to be using as 1 or 2 night camp type deal. Don't plan on spending 5+ days in it.

 

[Snowhunter11]

Cheap but you won’t die under normal conditions..

3 season northface Stormbreak 2 man
4 season alps Tasmanian 2 man

 

[Wireman07]

Cheap

3 season northface Stormbreak 2 man
4 season alps Tasmanian 2 man

Do you have any experience with either of these tents?

 

[JF_Idaho]

Gotta agree. A 2 man is tight for 2 people. With my wife I could barely make it work. We went to a 3 man. (Dragonfly 3p) but that's almost triple your budget. Definitely wouldn't be trying to sleep with another man in a 2p.

There's a bunch of 3p tents on Amazon, etc that'll meet your budget. They'll just be heavy and likely not as durable as higher end stuff.

 

[timberlinehunter]

Take a look at the Kelty Late Start. I think I paid less than $150 for mine and it has held up really well for being on the cheaper end of tents. Setup is super simple too which is a plus after a long day chasing bugles.


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[Wireman07]

Take a look at the Kelty Late Start. I think I paid less than $150 for mine and it has held up really well for being on the cheaper end of tents. Setup is super simple too which is a plus after a long day chasing bugles.


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I came across that one a few times on the internet. Do you have a 2 man?

 

[timberlinehunter]

Yup I have the 2 man. Plenty of room for me and my pack under the vestibule.


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[hikenhunt]

Alps Zephyr 3 has worked well for me for a two-person hunt. It has double vestibules, fits your budget and if you're lucky, you can find it on sale too.

 

[LongWayAround]

I have an Alps lynx 4 man that is a pretty solid budget tent. Take a look at their other models.

But also to echo, even with gear out of the tent, two guys in a "two person" tent is a very close arrangement.

 

[Snowhunter11]

Do you have any experience with either of these tents?

1st photo.. left out to test in ND valley. Over 2ft of snow in a month. Winds over 40mph. 1/4 freezing Ice storm as well. Slept in temps down to 15 degrees.

2nd photo.. top secret location( 7 days backcountry) over 10000ft two alps tents. Wind ~30 mph, light snow, freezing rain, normal rain . Temps 20-35

3rd photo.. stormbreak
At this time only seen rain and sunshine. 40 degrees as the lowest temp. Maybe 30mph winds

Alps is heavy 127oz or just shy of 8lbs. $209 on sale.
We use a kuiu now when going deep to save weight..

Stormbreak is around 5lbs which is doable for packing. $129 on sale

 

[DB29]

Big Agnes tiger wall 2 and 3 person are on sale right now. Little over your price but a great lightweight tent with a heavy discount.

https://www.rei.com/product/188354/big-agnes-tiger-wall-ul-2-solution-dyed-tent?sku=1883540001&store=&CAWELAID=120217890011347093&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=112140757132&CATCI=pla-448713818548&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1883540001%7C92700056688274592%7CNB%7C71700000062011460&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI58vzxJb4hgMV9B-tBh1f5QNtEAQYASABEgIRdfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.rei.com/product/188358/big-agnes-tiger-wall-ul-3-solution-dyed-tent?sku=1883580001&store=&CAWELAID=120217890011347092&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=112140756652&CATCI=pla-448713818588&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1883580001%7C92700056688274559%7CNB%7C71700000062011460&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzLqOhJb4hgMVLACtBh35EwUoEAQYASABEgKHePD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[menhaden_man]

I have four Big Agnes tents, not bullet proof but pretty good for the price. The two man options are great.

 

[menhaden_man]

Amazon.com

 

[long hunter]

Cheap and good are two words that don’t go together well especially with outdoor gear items such as a tent.

 

[Snowhunter11]

Cheap and good are two words that don’t go together well especially with outdoor gear items such as a tent.

I agree there are much lighter/higher quality options out there. However not everyone has unlimited funds. Some people only spend a few days under a tent a year.. why buy a hilliberg for that.. My recommendation is to test your gear in similar conditions to your hunt before you bet your life on it! Or do damn good research! My 2c

 

[Naiche]

Big agnes blacktail

 

[hikenhunt]

Cheap and good are two words that don’t go together well especially with outdoor gear items such as a tent.

I believe this is true to a point, assuming good refers to quality. Weight is the third factor. You can find a low cost, decent quality tent, but it will be heavy. When working with a budget, you'll have to balance those factors to get what you need.

 

[Shootinsurveyor]

Eureka Timberline 3 or 4 man. a little heavy but pretty bombproof. Easily splits between 2 people.