I just hit 100 nights in my old tent and it's still holding up

I got this basic two-person dome tent back in 2018 for a trip to the Sawtooths, and I've used it everywhere since. I was cleaning it last week and counted the trips in my journal, and it's been out for exactly 100 nights. For a tent that cost under $100, I'm shocked the zippers and seams are still perfect. Has anyone else had a cheap piece of gear last way longer than you expected?

3 comments

3 Comments

nathan9011d ago

My 2015 Ozark Trail sleeping bag has seen over 150 nights and it's still my go-to for car camping. I got it for maybe thirty bucks at a Walmart before a last-minute trip. The thing is pilled and flat in spots, but it hasn't lost its loft or developed any cold spots. I keep waiting for it to die so I can justify buying a fancy one, but it just won't quit.

lindag3322h ago

That "waiting for it to die so I can justify buying a fancy one" is so real. What's the lowest temp you've actually pushed that bag to, and did it hold up okay or were you just toughing it out?

murphy.mason23h ago

Ever have a cheap tent fail on you early? I've had zippers go bad and seams leak after way less use than that.