Speaking of tents, when I am not using my one-person aussie swag tent I use an ALPS Mountaineering Lynx-2 2-person, 3-season tent, which at 5' x 7'6" is actually large enough for two. I have owned high end tents as well as bargain brands and have found after decades of experience (and having been tasked with scout troop equipment purchases for boys who are notoriously hard on equipment) that the moderately priced ALPS Mountaineering line is frequently the "best buy." (Hammocks don't work well for me because I often camp in desert areas where hanging one can be a challenge.)
A good source for tents is steepandcheap.com.
A good source for tents is steepandcheap.com.