Cheaptentssite’s main goal is to help keep you educated on what makes a quality camping tent.  We also want to help you find one with those features at a good price.  The hope is that you won’t buy a cheap tent that is poorly constructed just because the price is enticing.  I often find when I buy something that is really cheap, just because of it’s price, it ends up breaking after and sometimes during the first use.  This results in me having to go out and buy whatever it was all over again. Since I’ve learned my lesson, the next time I buy it I make sure I get a better price and better quality. In the end I spend more money than I would have if I had just found something that… Continue reading

Buying cheap tents isn’t always as easy as it sounds.  You want to make sure you understand the basic parts of a camping tent and how they affect you.  Here are just a few terms to get you started.

Backpacking Tent-  People who know they will be doing a lot of hiking and backpacking want a lighter tent.  They don’t want to be lugging around a 40 pound tent on long hikes.  So they prefer something ultralight that will provide some privacy and protect them from the elements.  These are usually made smaller than other tents.  So buying only a two man for two people could be very snug!  Unless you don’t mind opting for a three man tent or one higher than the amount of… Continue reading

Tents are a basic and important part of the camping experience and the outdoor life.  Although they are not completely necessary they can make a camping experience much more comfortable and allow privacy in busy campsites.  On one backpacking trip I learned just how much I valued tents and the shelter they provide.  The group I was with decided we didn’t need a tent so that our backpacks could be lighter.  It is something we ended up regretting when we woke up with a bear standing over us!  I’ve also camped in wet and rainy weather and was happy to have something keeping the water out.

The number one concern for most campers is finding cheap tents or in, other words, a high quality tent at a low price.  … Continue reading