05-13-2008, 01:35 PM
You can get a quality used military surplus tent for under 500 dollars that is built to military spec and will outlast any rivals. Suppliers on the web abound. The basic unit is a 16, or a 16 by 32, but they are component created so you can connect the shells if you want larger or smaller. Otherwise, build a structure. A 3000 dollar crappy plywood shelter will be far more comfortable than a tent, and if you use the material smartly(screws) you can reclaim it for other projects.
Please, low impact, or "green building" must take into account a number details, economic cost, lifespan, ecological impact, and elsewise. These are not unknowable costs--it's good to do your research, and unfortunately fabric structures do not pan out.
Please, low impact, or "green building" must take into account a number details, economic cost, lifespan, ecological impact, and elsewise. These are not unknowable costs--it's good to do your research, and unfortunately fabric structures do not pan out.