I will discuss Gore-Tex later, but here is my opinion. Gore-tex is a fabric that breathes, in other words, sweat from your feet can leave but water from the outside can't get in. I think that Gore-tex in boots really doesn't mean that much. If you get a pair of good all leather boots, they basically do the same thing. Tents Home away from home, that is what a tent is.
Tents come in a variety of shapes and sizes, flashy colors and shiny zippers.
Don't let all this fool you, it is still a tent. If the tent is made by a reputable company, then it will usually be able to sleep what it says it can. Some tents can end up being small and a 3 person tent ends up being a 2 person. You may here tents categorized as 3 season or 4 season. A three season tent is generally made for camping in warmer months, spring through fall.