Screen tents are worth it if you enjoy time spent outdoors and protection from the elements. They will make it bearable to sit outside even when there are many mosquitoes and will provide shade from the sun on hot days. Although they don’t typically provide full protection from the rain, they can shield you from light to moderate rain. They do all this while still providing maximum ventilation and providing an open, airy feel. They’re especially worth it if you’ll be camping with a group and want a common, sheltered spot to hang out that’s, not in someone’s tent. If you think you’re camping experience would benefit from any of these values, you’ll likely find a screen tent to be a worthwhile purchase.