Kelty TN3

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Jul 9, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconabjectaaron
3 months ago

I have a Kelty TN3 that was a Christmas gift back in 2015, it's still going strong.

Reddit Iconjust-looking99
8 months ago

I use a kelty 3 man for car camping- it’s light and plenty of room for gear and myself and enough room for the get times my wife came camping. and I like it enough that I got the 2p backpack version. It also probably way und your budget number

Reddit IconZ0mbiejay
2 months ago

I've had great luck with Kelty backpacking tents. You can usually find sales for less than $100 for the 2-3 person ones. They're pretty light and was fine when I got stuck in a storm while motocamping. If you are car camping for now you can skip the cooler and just bring canned/dehydrated food and a pot. Then when you have the funds for some lighter backpacking gear you already have a tent

Reddit IconAkor123
about 1 month ago

I bought a Walmart tent a few years back and camped with my girlfriend. Downpour happened. She ran in tent, I cleaned up and came into the tent soaked. It was leaking because it was shit material. And she farted right before I came in so my only safe space from the rain smelled like fart. Rough go.  Bought a Kelty tent after and haven’t looked back haha

Reddit IconBengals247
about 1 month ago

I have two Kelty tents that have been great. I used many times and have held up great. Moderately priced for the causal camper. Too heavy for backpacking but great for campgrounds.

Reddit IconDinner_Plate21
24 days ago

Kelty has amazing reviews, when I was looking to upgrade an old Kmart tent I did a bunch of research and ended up with a Kelty. So far no regrets!

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