3 person tent recommendation.

[Gillette]

I am looking to purchase a 3 person tent for my wife and I to camp in rocky mountain national park. I sold my 6 person because it wasway too big and I froze last summer. Need help! New or used I am looking for something under $250. Thanks!
 

[joe4vol]

Take a look at Alps Mountaineering 

[monkeylizard]

Keep an eye on www.steepandcheap.com for some killer deals.

[peejman]

16 hours ago, Gillette said:

I am looking to purchase a 3 person tent for my wife and I to camp in rocky mountain national park. I sold my 6 person because it wasway too big and I froze last summer. Need help! New or used I am looking for something under $250. Thanks!
 

Backpacking or car camping?

[TomInMN]

On 4/8/2019 at 9:44 PM, monkeylizard said:

Keep an eye on www.steepandcheap.com for some killer deals.

This is a great recommendation. Anything SteepandCheap is selling from Big Agnes, Kelty, North Face that fits your size and budget requirements is worth buying.

 

ETA: I'd be much more inclined to buy last year's model at a hefty discount than to buy a used tent. You just don't know how well it's been looked after, how the waterproofing has been maintained, etc.

It doesn't have to be a big obvious hole to make a big negative impact on your trip. If course, I'm a bit biased. Seems like I get rained on hard pretty much every time I pitch a tent.

Edited April 11, 2019 by TomInMN
Additional thoughts.

[TomInMN]

In terms of features, rain fly, footprint, and two side entrances (ideally with vestibules) instead of one on the end, and a little gear loft are things I look for.

[monkeylizard]

Here's a Big Agnes 3-person for $157.48. You can't beat that with a hiking stick. No gear loft included, but I never use mine for anything but maybe throwing my headlamp in it so I can find it easily if I have to get up at night.

https://www.steepandcheap.com/big-agnes-van-camp-sl3-tent-3-person-3-season

[Dane]

If you are backpacking I would suggest the hike and byke Zion.  It is a 2 person but larger than most I've seen. Easily big enough for 2 people and gear. 

[mjalmer89]

I bought a REI Half Dome 2+ for my first elk backpacking trip almost 3 years ago. They still make the same one. It's 5.5-6 lbs and about $250. Was under $200 when I bought it. I'm sure you can find great info in this article.

Edited April 20, 2019 by mjalmer89

[Willieach]

In my opinion the best 3 tent are the following:

•  MSR Mutha Hubba NX 3
• Marmot Limelight 3P
• NEMO Galaxi
• The North Face Stormbreak
• NEMO Chogori
• Eureka! K-2 XT
• Marmot Tungsten UL
• MSR Thru-Hiker 100 Wing Shelter
• Winterial 3-Person Tent
• Black Diamond Vista 3
• Tepui Autana Sky 3
• Tentsile Stingray

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