Kick ass tent for $150 or less?

Im getting ready to buy my first half decent tent. I had been using one I got from my parents that finally fell apart at 20+ years old.
I made the mistake of buying a cheaper tent from dicks and taking it to an island getting hit by a storm. After a wet night, with lots of wind and little sleep the tent is pretty destroyed.
I need something to fit 2 people with a lil bit of room, 3 season but not all mesh like some of them are, light enough to go backpacking with, easy set up for 1 person, awesome in the rain (even heavy rain) and able to deal with strong winds for a long time.

Ive been looking around and so far this http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___26102# seems the best.

Suggestions?
Thanks!

 

That looks like a nice tent, I have a Eureka tent thats pretty good although it has condensation issues.

 

Yea I was looking at Eureka's and everyone seems to say they have condensation issues. I think Im gonna stay away from them, I get stuck in enough rain without having my tent make rain.

 

I asked a friend of mine who is real into the whole mountain scene. He gave me a few that I think you might like:

http://www.spadout.com/p/marmot-twilight-2-person-tent/
http://www.spadout.com/p/sierra-designs-tengu-2/
http://www.spadout.com/p/eureka-zeus-classic/

I know Eureka isnt exactly what youre looking for but, my friend, he said thats the one he's been using for about five years or so now and loves it. The other two were what he would get if he wanted a new one.

 

Awwww, just learn how to build thatched hut's. :cheers2:

 

Thanks!! The Sierra Designs tent looks really good Im gonna check that out!

haha I actually have built a few (that worked and stayed dry!) but sometimes you want-need quick and easy if its an option

 

Thing you have to think about for backpacking is weight, the tent your thinking of is over 6 lbs. That could make a BIG difference on a long or technical hike. Just something to consider

 

Yea I know, that was a big concern. Esp since Im small and have a bad back. The Sierra is over 7lbs Where the Kelty is just under 6. Dosent seem like a big difference but im sure after hours it will be.
It seems all the super light tens are also super expensive. Or lacking in something. Im trying to find something versatile enough that I can use for drive up camping and be happy, yet still carry for 15miles.
My plan was to split the parts of the tent up between the 2 of us so its lighter lol.

 

Thats the reason I went with the Eureka, at just under 4 lbs it was the lightest I could find that was reasonable. Splitting the tent parts between two of you should make it easier.

 

Yea they are really light for the money. I had read a few reviews about them not holding up in the rain. After a few wet trips, thats one of my biggest concerns.
I did just check eBay and there is one used in my town for cheap rite now.
I might throw a bid in, if I can get it cheap enough it might win out of default.

Im just wondering how the airflow is in it. When its 100 at night you want as much of a breeze as you can get.

 

Yes thats what sucks about them, poor ventalation, condensation. I never used mine in heavy rain yet, but I could see where it could become a problem in alot of rain. If I had someone to share the weight with I would go with a heavier tent.

 

If you want a good tent, be ready to pay a good price. I've had cheapies that weren't worth their money. I've made my own tents out of tarps and they were really good. I have a good three season two person tent that I got at a demo price for $140. It's great!

 

tarp - 10$
550 cord - 5$
hammock - 5$
blanket - 10$

all set for summer, tropics...

cotton tarp - 20$
already have some cord...
already have a blanket
hatchet - 10$
sharpening stone - 5$
file for thinning the piece of shit hardware store axe... 5$

make a fire in front of your shelter and youre set for winter.

 

Can be a cheap way of buying tents. People try camping once and then sell stuff because they don't like it. The 2010 model Golite Shangri-La 3 is under a kilo tepee shelter that has a double ended J-zip mean you can cook inside and vent easily. The extra guy points literally nail it to the ground, should you ever need to. Available in three parts: the shelter, the inner nest or just the floor, means you can choose your package (and weight) to suit your environment or trip. For me, I often disappear and wild camp out of sight, with just the shelter. Using my walking poles and a linking section. Whenever I do this, I smile and the pet has space to stretch, without ripping something.