The Wireless is Kelty’s best-selling camping tent. So, I tested the Kelty Wireless 4 to see what the deal was all about. Quick Summary If you’re on the lookout for tents that are less than $200, this best-selling Kelty Wireless 4 is one of the better picks out there. It is a spacious tent that’s…
This is my review of my REI Trailmade 2-Person Tent. Quick Summary While the REI Co-Op Trailmade 2 is not the absolute best budget tent I’ve tested, but it is a decent budget pick, especially during one of REI’s sales. You can use it in the off season (spring/fall) as well (I love that it…
This is my review of my Marmot Crane Creek 2-Person Tent. Quick Summary The Marmot Crane Creek 2 isn’t the absolute best budget tent I’ve tested, but it’s a perfectly functional tent that’s worth the money whenever it goes on sale. However, I wouldn’t pay more than $150. Read on to find out why. RELATED:…
This is my review of my Kelty Late Start 2-Person Tent. Quick Summary If you’re looking for a 2-person tent that’s not only inexpensive, but performs well in the summer, the Kelty Late Start 2 is a decent option. RELATED: Best Budget Backpacking Tents, Best Tents Under $200 If you enjoyed this video, please consider…
This is my review of the Coleman PEAK1 2-person tent. Quick Summary I bought Coleman’s premium range of tents – specifically, the Coleman PEAK1 2-Person Tent – and found that it’s much better than Coleman’s regular budget-friendly range (think: Sundome). However, I found that it was not quite as good as some of the other…
This is my review of the REI Co-Op Trail Hut 2-Person Tent. I bought it with my own money and tested it for weeks. Quick Summary While the REI Trail Hut 2 is not the absolute best budget tent I’ve tested, it’s a perfectly functional tent that’s worth the money whenever it goes on sale…
This is my review of The North Face Stormbreak 2 (after buying it with my own money – hint: not sponsored – and testing it for weeks). Quick Summary If you’re looking for a budget 2-person tent in the budget range of about $200, The North Face Stormbreak 2 is easily the best one I’ve…
This is my review of the Nemo Aurora 2 after weeks of testing. Quick Summary If you’re looking for a spacious and lightweight 2-person tent, the Nemo Aurora 2 is no doubt the best tent for you. It doesn’t even have any deal-breaking cons, as you’ll find out in just a bit. RELATED: Best Budget…
When I first started camping in my teens, I was using no-brand camping gear. As I got older, I decided to buy my first few ‘branded’ camping tents from Coleman and Decathlon. After that, I upgraded to REI and The North Face for my camping trips. And with all those years of experience, here are…
I have both the Alps Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person and 2-Person Tents, and in this blog post, I’ll go through all the differences between these tents. Here’s a table listing all the differences I found during my testing: Characteristics Lynx 1P Lynx 2P Set Up Timing 4.5 mins 6.5 mins Number of Poles 2 2 Number…