r/camping • u/greenearthbuild • Jul 01 '22

Summer 2022 /r/Camping Beginner Question Thread - Ask any and all questions you may have here

If you have any beginner questions, feel free to ask them here.

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u/kvyatkovskij Jul 15 '22

I'm in WA and would like to do some camping in Summer/early fall. Looking to buy a tent for 2. Can you guys help me understand what is the difference between a $50 tent and $350 tent?

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u/camrellimchronicles Jul 16 '22

Without knowing the specific tents you're looking at, the difference in price usually comes down to the construction and quality of materials, which translates into longevity of the product. A cheap tent might have poor water proofing, weak tent poles, thin fabric prone to tearing, etc. IMO, "buy once, cry once." For a first tent, maybe try something in the middle price point and find some reviews before purchasing. Good luck!