Best Camping Tent on a Budget – Cheap Tents Review

It is easy to go over your budget when it comes to buying a camping tent. Some tents cost hundreds of dollars while others are rather inexpensive. It can be a daunting task searching for the best tent for your needs that also falls in line with your budget.

When I bought my first tent, I decided to go with one in the cheap tents section. Essentially, all I needed was a place to rest my head. Everything seemed okay at first but, then came the rains. I spent the entire night in a tiny slightly elevated corner of the tent floor. That tent turned out to be a sponge!

There are as it turns out reasons why some tents are better than others. It comes down to a few key factors. I have done some research on tents for sale and was impressed with one that satisfied all performance characteristics as well as my budget.

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Eureka! Taron 2
Material – Fly	68D 190T Polyester Ripstop 1800mm
Material – Wall	75D 190T Polyester Taffeta
Material – Floor	70D 190T Nylon Taffeta 3000mm
Material – Mesh	40D Polyester no-see-um Mesh
Capacity	2
Seasons	3
Pole Material	7000 Series Alum. 8.5mm
Ventilation	Hooded Fly Vent
Gear Loft	13.2 sq. ft.
Dimensions	7’4”L x 4’2”W x 3’5”H
Weight	4 lbs. 14 oz.
Price	$179.90

The Taron 2 made by Eureka! Is a fantastic camping tent. Priced at under $200, you are getting an intermediate level performance tent for the price of an entry level one. The tent is manufactured from good materials but, what stood out for me was the floor. It is strong and durable to prevent damage as well as 3000mm water protection. This is much higher than the 1800mm floor being offered by models in the same price range. The tent offers lots of ventilation with the hooded fly vent and no-see-um mesh. This helps prevent overheating as well as condensation in the tent. Condensation inside the tent is a problem as it leads to damp clothes and cold and not-so-happy campers. The aluminum poles are a step up from the cheap fiber glass and are lighter as well. The entire tent is nice and light for those backpacking or canoeing trips.

The Taron 2 is in my opinion the best tent in the cheap tent category. Also available are the solo and three person tents from Eureka! Get out there and have fun.

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