Tent Options for Under $200

[rjthehunter]

I've been searching for a good tent for under $200 if possible. I've got a few I'm looking at, Kelty grand mesa ($150), Teton sports mountain ultra ($135), and the Winterail 3 person ($90). The kelty and teton look like good tents, the winterail has me a little curious based off it's price. It will have 1 or 2 people in it, so either a 2 or 3 person tent. I'd like to have room to bring the packs in but it's not a necessity. Lightweight and quick to setup is what I'm looking for. I know for under $200 I'm not going to get the best, but I'd like to hear what everyone else thinks for that price range.

 

[Dsnow9]

I’ve been really happy with my alps tents. I believe the 3 person zephyr is under $200 on amazon. I use the 1.5 mystique a lot and love it. Have camped in the snow multiple times and never had an issue.

 

[daltrix99]

You can get an REI tent for around $200, especially when they are on sale. That’s what I use. Love it.

 

[johnrr65]

I’ve been really happy with my alps tents. I believe the 3 person zephyr is under $200 on amazon. I use the 1.5 mystique a lot and love it. Have camped in the snow multiple times and never had an issue.

+1

 

[rjthehunter]

I’ve been really happy with my alps tents. I believe the 3 person zephyr is under $200 on amazon. I use the 1.5 mystique a lot and love it. Have camped in the snow multiple times and never had an issue.

Okay, so I'm between the Zephyr and the Mystique. Both in a 2 person size. What makes he Mystique $165 whereas the Zephyr is only $90? They're almost the same weight, 2 OZ difference

 

[Dsnow9]

I don’t rember off the top of my head, I believe the zephyr has a bigger fly and more poles. Amazon has the breakdown of weight and pack down size. The 1.5 mystique I can get down to the size of a tall Nalgene.

 

[EYJONAS!]

You can find some pretty sweet deals on here from guys upgrading under the classifieds. I check it probably once a week you never know what could pop up.......

 

[wistowy]

Paria Zion worked very well for me. Once solo and once with partner...that was cozy!!!

 

[MThuntr]

There's a Nemo Hornet Ultralight tent over on Rokslide classifieds

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Tents for sale

1- Sierra Designs High Side 1- https://sierradesigns.com/high-side-1/ This is the lightest double walled tent I could find that used its own poles. It is TINY. It's basically a double walled bivy. It does have a surprisingly big vestibule though for it's size. It was big enough to store both my...

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[Deleted member 16014]

Tents for sale

1- Sierra Designs High Side 1- https://sierradesigns.com/high-side-1/ This is the lightest double walled tent I could find that used its own poles. It is TINY. It's basically a double walled bivy. It does have a surprisingly big vestibule though for it's size. It was big enough to store both my...

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I had a clip flashlight for a while, dang near everyone has. I'd buy Randy's for $75 over a new cheap one.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

I had a clip flashlight for a while, dang near everyone has. I'd buy Randy's for $75 over a new cheap one.

My thoughts as well.

 

[HandgunHunter]

REI is tough to beat.

 

[DukeSilver]

I'd check out the seek outside eolus.

 

[MTGomer]

I picked up a Marmot Limelight 3P a few years ago for $121 on backcountry.com.
it’s been a great tent, especially at that price.

 

[teej89]

I’ve been really happy with my alps tents. I believe the 3 person zephyr is under $200 on amazon. I use the 1.5 mystique a lot and love it. Have camped in the snow multiple times and never had an issue.

I was just looking to buy this, want sure how it's hold up in snow. I heard people say it should be called a two season not a three season.

What temps have you been in in this tent?