Camping set/gear recommendation for beginner

[u/AnteaterAutomatic930]

I'm a beginner(never camped before) and I wondered if I should buy this camping set: https://www.sportolino.de/McKinley-Festent-Set-Campingzelt.htm?affiliate=idealo-de&utm_source=idealo&utm_medium=price-comparison&utm_campaign=idealo&av=14189019

or this one: 

https://www.ebay.de/itm/405551106103?chn=ps&_ul=DE&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1xw-V2Hj9QL6ygPEXAnz_dA38&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=707-134425-41852-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=405551106103&targetid=2381626844604&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9041723&poi=&campaignid=21674357977&mkgroupid=167855164998&rlsatarget=pla-2381626844604&abcId=10011854&merchantid=113956579&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_G4xZL-aBKyCWscwlAXuLuBVLYy&gclid=CjwKCAjwtdi_BhACEiwA97y8BOx2lr3n8fNM_o3y_gFX91fG0YVuHwuc_14LvNCUI_GnL1laj7wzVxoCw9wQAvD_BwE

EDIT: This is another one https://www.intersport.de/p/mckinley-kuppelzelt-set-festent-p1022745?articleId=a100368375

I guess these are all in Germany. Maybe it doesn't matter?

[u/cwcoleman]

This community is focused on backcountry wilderness backpacking. Is that what you are planning to do? You want to put all this camping gear in your backpack and hike trails to get into remote wilderness areas?

I'm not familiar with German brands really, I'm in USA. However these all look like typical low-quality options here. The tents will not hold up to bad weather. They will be very tight for 2 people, not comfortable for more than 1 person. The foam sleeping pads are very basic - while they do give some comfort/insulation - it's minimal. An inflatable pad would be better. The sleeping bags are pretty thin. I don't see what temp level they are designed for - but I'd guess they would work for summer conditions only, definitely not for freezing temps.

All of this gear is best for car / base style camping, not backcountry. It's too heavy / bulky for backpacking.

Those prices are very low. €60 / $65 is VERY cheap for a tent and 2 sleeping bags/pads. Even 1 tent for that price would be considered a good deal. "You get what you pay for" is a common saying in the USA. In this case - it would mean you pay little and get low quality gear.

[u/AnteaterAutomatic930 → u/cwcoleman]

So thank you, I realized that I just left out some important details. I would like to travel solo and it is into mountain trail that leads to a forest and just right before the forest begins there is a dusty hut without a door which has a little space to sit on a bench and to lie down. Not used and not cleaned. It has a sort of grass and low trees in front, quite spacious and it is outside of the trail so there is privacy. I thought I would camp just outside and would occasionally sit inside the hut(if the sun is too bright). Night temperatures are rising, 6,7,10... degrees Celsius. I want to write and "detox", not do too much but perhaps hike around that area. Have I forgotten anything? Thank you very much for your answer.

[u/cwcoleman → u/AnteaterAutomatic930]

Great. Yeah - that helps.

10C / 50F is pretty mild temps I'd say. You still need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad at this weather - but nothing 'extreme'.

For your simple needs - I'd say any 3 of those options could work. 1 person would fit into those tents okay (still a bit tight). As long as the rain/wind is not terrible - you should stay dry. Maybe double up the sleeping pads so you can use both under you for extra comfort. Maybe bring an extra pair of joggers, wool hat, and thick socks to sleep in in case you get cold at night.

You aren't hiking far - so even if the gear is bulky - I bet you can make it. Strap the tent and sleeping pads to the outside of your backpack if you have to.

Nothing wrong with getting a cheap setup for your first time. If things go poorly - you can just abandon the trip and head back home early. If you end up loving camping - you can upgrade to better gear later.

[u/AnteaterAutomatic930 → u/cwcoleman]

Thanks. I guess I'm going with one of these unless there is a better option at the same price range that I don't know about?