Pricing on tents, like many other consumer goods, is subject to a point of diminishing returns. Tent A that costs 15X as much as tent B is not going to be 15 times "better" (and what that really means is up to the individual). That last degree of quality usually comes at a steep price curve.

Any tent will usually do for fair weather camping. But if you want extra strength or lighter weight you have to pay. The Wenzel Solo may do the job for weather protection but there are far lighter alternatives that do the same job......at a price.

Any tent that doesn't perform the job you bought it for is no bargain, whether is costs $20.00 or $2,000.00.