Best Beginner Tent

robbier · 12-05-2009, 04:24 PM

I'm working on Christmas gifts and thought I'd get my brother a tent for camping. I've never purchased one before though, so I was wondering what a good starter tent is.

**2coastcamper** · 12-07-2009, 05:40 AM

I'd aim for around $50, and look at places like Wal-Mart and Target.

Places like REI, Bass Pro and GOPC have some great tents, some great tents, but they're definitely NOT beginner tents. I've look all through the prices, and I think you get more for $50 from Wal-Mart than $100 gets you at higher-end shops.

I still have a "starter tent" as a backup. It's an Ozark Trail from Wal-Mart, and was $30. I've camped in it in the wind, rain and snow. Rain and snow, it held up great. I was beach camping with high winds (30 mph with gusts near hurricane strength that night), and it didn't stand up all that well. But hey, most $100-$200 tents wouldn't either.

smore · 12-07-2009, 10:04 AM

Is this just for your brother or does he have a family too? I have seen tents with many rooms in them! They are awesome if you want the extra room.
I agree, just go to Walmart and see what they have. Don't get the cheapest thing you find. Remember you get what you pay for.

12-05-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
robbier Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 23	Best Beginner Tent I'm working on Christmas gifts and thought I'd get my brother a tent for camping. I've never purchased one before though, so I was wondering what a good starter tent is.

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12-07-2009, 05:40 AM	#2
2coastcamper Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 359 Blog Entries: 6	I'd aim for around $50, and look at places like Wal-Mart and Target. Places like REI, Bass Pro and GOPC have some great tents, some great tents, but they're definitely NOT beginner tents. I've look all through the prices, and I think you get more for $50 from Wal-Mart than $100 gets you at higher-end shops. I still have a "starter tent" as a backup. It's an Ozark Trail from Wal-Mart, and was $30. I've camped in it in the wind, rain and snow. Rain and snow, it held up great. I was beach camping with high winds (30 mph with gusts near hurricane strength that night), and it didn't stand up all that well. But hey, most $100-$200 tents wouldn't either.

12-07-2009, 10:04 AM	#3
smore Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 53	Is this just for your brother or does he have a family too? I have seen tents with many rooms in them! They are awesome if you want the extra room. I agree, just go to Walmart and see what they have. Don't get the cheapest thing you find. Remember you get what you pay for.