In general how long do you use a tent before getting a new one. I realize there is no rule for this but a general amount before replacement. I have a Kelty Grand Mesa 2. So far has worked well. I ask because a friend was out camping with me this past summer and we had really nasty thunder storm, rain going sideways. His tent leaked quite a bit, I was fine, his tent much more used than mine. His was name brand I think it was a Marmot much more money than mine but much more used. Oh Iam talking about 3 seasons tents only. 2 man ones which I think are 1 man.
Plus tent pricing still puzzles me. I see other tents from Kelty and other makes and there prices can go really high. I then compare how much they weigh and how big they are and many aren't lighter or bigger than mine but there price goes double or triple. I then look at material but I not an expert on material so maybe its there material that is so much more costly? Sure a little more for more doors as mine has only one. I got my current tent on sale for right around 100 bucks. So if and when I get a new tent why spend so much more money for the same size tent that weigh about the same. For me weight doesn't matter as I just kayak camp. BUT size does.
Plus tent pricing still puzzles me. I see other tents from Kelty and other makes and there prices can go really high. I then compare how much they weigh and how big they are and many aren't lighter or bigger than mine but there price goes double or triple. I then look at material but I not an expert on material so maybe its there material that is so much more costly? Sure a little more for more doors as mine has only one. I got my current tent on sale for right around 100 bucks. So if and when I get a new tent why spend so much more money for the same size tent that weigh about the same. For me weight doesn't matter as I just kayak camp. BUT size does.
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