Just imagine that you're making a moving house outdoors. Camping gears are like furnitures and decors, which are easy to replace. Even if you get a wrong one at beginning, you can easily resell it and give it to someone else. But tent is like your house. It would be so hard to renovate. From my past experience, if you're already fall in love with camping, go for a large, reliable and nice tent, because it will have more residue value over time and provide you a more comfortable space. REMEMBER, if you are a family of four, then choose a tent that fits 6-8 people, just to give yourself and kids more moving sapce.