The best budget purchase is the least expensive complete tent that fits your sleepers, equipment and trips. In the checked Lanshanhike range, Taiji 1 has the lowest displayed starting price among these five models, while Floating Cloud 1 has the lowest advertised minimum weight. Those are different advantages. For two campers, compare Floating Cloud 2 and Taiji 2; include Taiji 3 if extra space avoids an unsuitable tight fit. Prices below are a 17 September 2026 listing snapshot, not a promise of current stock or a delivered total. This is a retailer-range guide, not an exhaustive market ranking.
| Model | Displayed EUR variant range | Budget reason to consider | Cost / fit check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiji 1 | €141–150 | Lowest starting price in this set | Solo floor shape and inner option |
| Floating Cloud 1 | €152–164 | Lower advertised solo minimum | Narrow floor; complete kit weight |
| Taiji 2 | €160–193 | Shared access and linked pitch | Wide-pad margin and chosen variant |
| Floating Cloud 2 | €161–184 | Shared access at a similar starting price | Dimension and floor-material conflicts |
| Taiji 3 | €175–185 | More room for two or three | Larger load and complete pitch footprint |
Compare like-for-like carts
Choose the same inner type before comparing price. Check whether the listing includes the tent body, fly, poles and required accessories, rather than a replacement part or service. The presence of accessories in a catalogue can make a low “from” price look like a complete shelter price. Record the actual selected variant and the seller's checkout conditions.
Count the equipment you will actually need
A footprint may be included without being included in the headline weight. Hard-ground or platform trips may require different anchors from the supplied pegs. A repair item or a bag is a small purchase, but several missing pieces can change the practical cost of a cheap tent. Decide the usable package before making a price-per-gram comparison.
Do not save money by accepting the wrong fit
Two wide pads that exceed the floor width are not a minor feature compromise. They can make a nominal bargain unsuitable for the trip. Use the two-person fit guide before choosing a low-priced 2P model. Taiji 3's extra room may be better value for some pairs even though its carrying load is greater. A solo buyer should make the same calculation between a narrow 1P and a more spacious 2P.
Check support before a time-sensitive trip
The brand lists spare inners, flys and selected pole sets, but that does not prove immediate stock or universal compatibility. Ask the seller who handles a problem and which version a part fits. Do not assume that ordering from Lanshanhike automatically gives you the same transaction terms as a direct brand-store purchase. If departure is close, confirmed availability matters more than an optimistic catalogue lead time.
Compare competitors fairly
Budget search results often include Naturehike alongside more expensive MSR or NEMO options. A useful comparison checks each exact current model, package and official specifications. Do not claim that a low-priced Taiji or Floating Cloud has identical durability, service or tested weather performance without evidence. This guide intentionally supplies no invented competitor scores or stale international prices.
Best for / Not ideal for
Best for: a defined shortlist with a fixed euro budget and clear occupancy needs. Not ideal for: interpreting old currency conversions, a starting price or a minimum weight as a complete delivered-value comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheapest in this list?
At the checked date, Taiji 1 started at €141. Availability and the selected inner can change the amount you pay.
Are taxes and delivery included?
Confirm the actual destination-specific checkout and current seller policy. The displayed product price alone does not establish your landed cost.
Is a footprint included on Floating Cloud?
The retailer descriptions say yes. Confirm the current packing list and count it if carried.
Continue your decision
Sources and specification scope
Checked 17 September 2026. This is a specification-based buying guide, not a field test. Retailer diagrams and brand references may describe different configurations; a date of review is not a product-generation claim.
- Floating Cloud 1 retailer page · dimension diagram
- Floating Cloud 2 retailer page · dimension diagram
- Taiji 1 retailer page · dimension diagram
- Taiji 2 retailer page · dimension diagram
- Taiji 3 retailer page · dimension diagram
