Remember when tents used to be something that you saved up for while before you could purchase one? I think that the first tent that I bought cost just under $100,it was a total piece of junk, and it was to be expected for such a "low" price.
Now, you can practically go to your local grocery store and pick up a decent tent for under $30 no problem. Kids today have no idea how good they have it.
Should you, however, pay the money to get a higher end tent, you will expect to have it for a little while. With this in mind, I thought I would let you on a little secret: UV light is a tents worst enemy. Well, maybe grizzly bears are the worst, but UV is a close second. Sunlight breaks down the tents seams and fabric, causing it to loose its ability to keep you dry.
There are two solutions. Quit sleeping in, or spray on a UV protection spray. This spray is available at most outdoor stores, and makes a big difference when you are operating out of a base camp, and your tent stays up for days at a time.
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