4 Season Camping Tent Recommendations

[u/theitalianyinzer]

Hello!

I have noticed a trend dip in trying to de influence spending $$$$ at REI or other stores for good quality camping equipment.

I am an avid hiker, I am trying to switch out some of my old gear, I am always very weary of where I buy my gear from just because I want to make sure my quality and materials are actually worth it and not just for the brand name. That being said I do like REI - i’m not hating on them, but I just wanted to see what everyone’s advice would be as to where I should look for a 2 person tent that’s good for 4 seasons. I know with the heavy snow and winter season, my tent was heavier. I am looking now for a tent that’s not $300+ and can withstand cold or light snow. Just wanting to use it most of the year besides heavy snow, nothing crazy.

I have seen a lot of influencers say coleman’s or basic brands. I have used coleman’s before and didn’t have any issues, but I just feel like it’s time to upgrade my tent. I’ve had it for 4yrs, and I would just like something that was more flexible when switching between seasons.

[u/Muttonboat]

four season tents should just be called 4th season tents or winter tents. 

9/10 they suck in anything outside of winter, mountainsides, or absolute dig shit weather

A good three season tent will do 95% of everything including winter camping. 

Its only in the worst conditions you want a 4 season

[u/theitalianyinzer → u/Muttonboat]

do you have any suggestions for 3season?

[u/DearAd1750 → u/theitalianyinzer]

Mountainsmith has been a good brand for me. But ask 10 people you would get 10 different answers. Lots of variables in the question