Extreme 3 Outfitter Tent

ALPs makes great tents. For example, unlike REI you can disassemble and repair their poles. They make some “outfitter” grade tents. Rafting and sea kayaking my wife and use an Extreme 3 Outfitter. Super heavy duty zippers and floor. Great big tent for 2. Tighter with 3 but fine. Due to its design it is Probably not ideal for your use but see if they make other outfitter versions. They really are good and economical tents.

Do not buy a newer REI tent. They “swag” the fittings on the end of the poles so this makes it almost impossible to repair or replace shock cords in the field. I did finally manage to twist an end fitting off using my Leatherman but it made the simple repair much more difficult. Alps Mountaineering makes affordable durable tents with repairable poles. I use Alps “extreme 2” and “Extreme 3” tents for solo or two people and gear for anything except backpacking. They are well built and rugged but a little slow to put up. I have slept in 3-4inches of snow in my Extreme 2 quite comfortably. Also in very windy conditions.

Alps mountaineering Is tough on their own, but they make an outfitter series that seem i destructible. Heavy AF, but we got a hand me down set from a scout troop, 5 years ago and we're still rocking them monthly with no problems.

The kingdom tents from REI are great. the tubeshape and features are quite nice so are the extras.... but if you want easy to put up an down the instant tents from Ozark Trail I used with my family when kids were young in cub scouts for 5+ years. I the integrated poles made for putting it up and down very quick and easy even by myself, and I could stand up and had 4 cots in them. The may be cheaper than others but there are a few brands that make the instant tents with integrated poles. I was surprised how well my ozark held up. also check out the alps brands, they are built well, but heavy.

Alpa mountaineering 3. Its held up well over the years and its easy to set up and break down

I highly recommend Alps Mountaineering. Their 3 person tents range from $220-$300. They have a 4 season option. But if you want a super cheap option Academy has the Tellico 3 person tent for $30.

I love my Alps tent and they’re not too expensive.

Personally I have two Gazelle knock offs that are just absolute chefs kiss. Unfortunately that company sucks and they don’t make them anymore. I would be hesitant to buy an Ozark Trail tent, but I do have a $30 tent from Academy that I use for outdoor storage and it stays surprisingly dry. I love my Alps tent, and I think it was Eric on YouTube that did a budget trip and the Featherstone tent he really liked.

I've spent a lot of time in my Alps Mountaineering tent. It's not the best quality, or lightest, or cheapest, but it's the best of all 3. Great quality, not too bad on the price, and very easy to set up.

I originally bought the Timberline 2 for backpacking in rugged terrain during Fall/Winter seasons in northern VT and NY. The simple A-frame style is superior to most designs in high wind or snowy conditions, but most folks today demand more space and comfort. As a retiree, with creaky bones, who can no longer manage hiking, I now normally use an Alps 3-man dome tent or a Core 4 cabin-walled tent. These two are not as rugged as the Timberline, but are spacious and inexpensive. I drive an F150 with a full 8' canopy so I keep the Timberline is case of full-storm weather. The Pacific coast can have wicked winds and sheeting rain during the colder months.