Good luck finding a more ridged bad-ass tent for this amount of money.  The Eureka K2 XT’s 8′11″ x 7′8″ floor space and open angle dome design creates the roomiest tenting experience I’ve ever seen for a three person model, so if you need a cramped footprint for ledge squatting, you’ll have to deal with something much less comfy.  This expedition-grade shelter features a wind and snow-shedding 4-pole geodesic design that’s large, light, strong and efficient for mountaineering and winter camping.  But don’t be fooled, the zippered high/low tent vents and scoop vents in the fly (accessible through zippers in the roof) make The K-2 XT a comfortable choice for summer and spring as well. 
If you’ve ever put together a tent, you’ll have no problem with the K-2.  The posts and grommet corner attachments, clips, and continuous mesh rod sleeves simplify the process while the optional guyouts provide added stability in Armageddon like winds. 

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From the Apex Series, Kelty gives us the Orb 3, one of the strongest high alpine mountaineering tents you’ll find on the market.  This free standing, 5-pole, weather-tight, two vestibule, double door dome design tent can stand up to anything.  With a weight of 12 lb. 8 oz you might be hesitant, but for a three person 4 season tent with this kind of durability, you’ll be hard pressed to find anything lighter.  Like some tents, I thought I might need a masters degree to set it up, but the Orb was a snap.  One of my favorite features are the small vents situated at head level while lying down that provided better ventilation than any other 4 season tent I’ve used.
If it’s time for a 3 person tent in your arsenal you need to consider this little wonder, you won’t be displeased even with the elements giving you their worst and coming back for more.

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