My cheap tent turned into a water balloon in the Smokies

Got caught in a sudden storm near Clingmans Dome last fall, and my bargain bin tent started leaking right at the seam over my head. I spent the night holding a cooking pot under the drip. That soggy mess taught me more about gear than any review ever did. What's the most you've ever paid for a tent that actually kept you dry?

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the_hannah23h ago

Honestly, that sounds like part of the adventure to me. A little leak just means you get a story out of it, not that you need a crazy expensive tent. My old cheap one has seen plenty of storms and I'm still here.

david_fisher3720h ago

Oh man, that reminds me of my buddy's trip last fall. His bargain bin tent sprung a leak right over his sleeping bag during a downpour. He spent the whole night catching drips in a cooking pot, said it sounded like a weird drum solo. He still talks about it more than the actual hike.