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Hot take: My buddy with the $300 tent changed my mind about budget gear
I was bragging about my $50 Ozark Trail tent that lasted 4 seasons, but my buddy who spends weekends in the backcountry finally called me out. He said I was missing the point because one bad storm could wreck my whole trip and cost me more in ruined gear. He showed me how his tent held up in 40 mph winds last summer at Big Bend, and I honestly couldn't argue. I started looking at mid-range options under $150 that still have good reviews instead of just the cheapest thing. Has anyone else had a friend talk them into spending more on something they thought was fine?
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ryanburns16d ago
And before you know it you're looking at $400 tents.
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