| You never know what to expect from the | | | | Don't be that guy in the cheap tent. Let's break it |
| weather when you go camping and I'm sure the | | | | down. A quality tent probably costs double what a |
| meteorologists would agree. You may set out on | | | | cheap tent costs. But what kind of money are |
| your camping trip in idyllic conditions but that can | | | | we talking about? Quality camping tents last 10 |
| quickly change. It only takes one ill-omened cloud. | | | | years with a little care; it may be used on |
| The first storm in a new quality tent is always | | | | average 10 nights per year. We are talking about |
| the test. After that, you've got peace of mind as | | | | 100 nights of shelter. Even the largest family wall |
| you drift off to sleep in the stillness of the night, | | | | tents like Eureka Copper Canyon are under $5.00 |
| patting yourself on the back for your wise | | | | per night--less than a price of 2 gallons of gasoline. |
| investment. If the wind kicks up or it snows, the | | | | That's a bargain even to a cheapskate like me. |
| quality engineering in your tent frame and fabric is | | | | Peace of mind, a good night's rest and dry gear |
| suddenly an invaluable investment. | | | | totally tip the scales in the favor of quality |
| I've seen them out there. In a downpour, while | | | | backpacking tents and wall tents. |
| looking out from my own dry backpacking tent at | | | | How about the guy who saves a few bucks |
| some poor soul in a cheap, department store | | | | buying a cheap tent? A single soggy night in a low |
| tent. You know he isn't getting any sleep. It's just | | | | quality tent has a cost as well. I'd pay big bucks |
| a matter of time until I'll be watching them take | | | | not to be that guy tonight, wouldn't you? You'll |
| their water-logged belongings out of the tent and | | | | never get the spouse and kids to go out again if |
| pack it in. Don't be the guy wearing that disgusted | | | | they end up sleeping in a big puddle one night. |
| look because you tried to save a few bucks on | | | | Tent camping is a great way to make memories. |
| your camping tent. | | | | Make them good ones. |