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Just to throw another factor into the mix....Innovation. Tepui is leading the RTT market in terms of innovation and bring improvements and new products to customers. Many other companies have taken note and have tried to mimic what Tepui has done the leg work on. For example, Tepui released the "Ruggedized" tents over two years ago and they've been incredibly successful. It's no coincidence that there are now others out there with nearly identical reproductions of the same thing, and even more examples of "me-too" brands out there that are using designs from other brands and sourcing them from a variety of new factories springing up all the time and adding their own logo. Many of these brands will likely not be in business 5 years from now.
The new Baja Series and White Lightning tents that Tepui has for 2017 are a couple more examples of new and creative innovation.
I'm not trying to imply that Tepui invented the RTT or has some kind of exclusive claim to the market. There are lots of options to choose from these days. But I personally like to support companies not only with some history and a quality product, but also with the drive to innovate, rather than imitate.
As some companies try to go with thicker and thicker materials, which obviously come with extra weight, Tepui has not changed their Ruggedized line which uses thicker materials that most other brands, but not the heaviest. The reason being, that is often forgotten is breathability. As material gets thicker and waterproofing added, it becomes more difficult to keep it breathable. Tepui has found what I think is the "sweet spot" with a thick durable material that doesn't sacrifice breathability.
Just one guys opinion based on personal experience with a variety of tents, even if it's a slightly biased opinion.
Like all of you, I'm still a consumer and I have to like what I want to use. I also have the luxury of not needing my sales to put food on the table. It's not my primary income so I've been able to be picky about my own gear for my personal use and there are only a couple that I've taken to the next step and started selling, Tepui being the main one.
The new Baja Series and White Lightning tents that Tepui has for 2017 are a couple more examples of new and creative innovation.
I'm not trying to imply that Tepui invented the RTT or has some kind of exclusive claim to the market. There are lots of options to choose from these days. But I personally like to support companies not only with some history and a quality product, but also with the drive to innovate, rather than imitate.
As some companies try to go with thicker and thicker materials, which obviously come with extra weight, Tepui has not changed their Ruggedized line which uses thicker materials that most other brands, but not the heaviest. The reason being, that is often forgotten is breathability. As material gets thicker and waterproofing added, it becomes more difficult to keep it breathable. Tepui has found what I think is the "sweet spot" with a thick durable material that doesn't sacrifice breathability.
Just one guys opinion based on personal experience with a variety of tents, even if it's a slightly biased opinion.
Like all of you, I'm still a consumer and I have to like what I want to use. I also have the luxury of not needing my sales to put food on the table. It's not my primary income so I've been able to be picky about my own gear for my personal use and there are only a couple that I've taken to the next step and started selling, Tepui being the main one.
