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Camping deals continue to fall like autumn leaves, which means big savings on all kinds of cool gear. Outdoor destination REI is selling a top-rated but cheap sleeping pad, while Amazon is selling a handful of pocket knives from Victorinox, Kershaw and other brands at half off prices. For those looking for a durable, weatherproof shelter that won't break the bank, Dick's is the place to look, as one of their best-selling 4-person tents is down to under $100.
The Quest Redwood 4-Person Tent is on sale for $98, which is 35% off its regular price of $150. The durable and spacious tent received a 4.8-star rating from Dick's, with most reviewers praising its design for being “very easy to assemble” and “high quality.” If you're looking for a similar tent but need a larger size, this 6-person tent is also on sale and is currently only $130.
Quest Redwood 4-Person Tent in Cranberry, $98 at Dick's Sporting Goods (was $150)
Courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods
Nowadays, you don't need to spend a lot of money to buy a quality tent that can withstand bad weather conditions. This tent uses taped seams on durable and reinforced floor material to prevent water from rain and rain fly from draining heavy downpours. The freestanding tent features three shock-corded poles that quickly attach to clips for quick setup and takedown. The tent body is made mostly of mesh, providing greater breathability, and the vents on the rain fly help keep moisture out of the tent during the night. Numerous internal pockets and a gearbox provide spaces for organizing small pieces of hardware, and a port allows an extension cord to be run inside to power devices. It's pretty heavy and bulky at 13.2 pounds, so save this for overlanding or car camping.
Happy campers loved that although the tent was cheap, it was rain resistant and didn't leak. “It stormed relentlessly and we didn't have a single fall, I was completely blown away,” one customer said. Another customer added: “The tent kept us nice and dry when we got caught in a few storms; no leaks at all.” They also liked that the rain fly created a vestibule, and “there was room for two of our chairs… so we could sit outside our tent when it was raining but still be protected from it.”
Related: REI Sells $110 Sleeping Pad for Just $55 and Shoppers Say It's 'Very Roomy and Comfortable'
Other shoppers liked that the tent was roomy and easy to set up and take down. One said it was “easy to set up with enough room for four or more people.” Another was impressed with the quality: “I was very impressed with the workmanship of the tent. The thickness of the actual material makes it much more difficult for any accidental tear to occur.”
Having proper, high-quality shelter when camping can turn a stormy, drenched night into a comfortable escape from the rain, so this tent should be on your car's camping gear list. Not only did happy customers praise its ability to withstand rain and wind, but it's also durable and easy to install—all for under $100. If you're on the hunt for a new car camping tent, get in on this screaming deal now, they're bound to sell out at any moment.
