How much SHOULD be spent on a med grow setup for 1 patient?

Use Panda Film if you are going to make your own tent.

It's black on outside and white inside.
Stuff is nice and thick too.

No light leak with Panda Film.

Nah, I'd rather go with a nice professionally manufactured tent for all the frustration I'd wind up going through trying to make my own, the $125 is well worth it. Shit it's only 1 time investment so I think I'll be happy with putting the money into the tent instead of skimping. The tent has to be completely air tight sealed as I can't have any stinky stinky escaping and knowing my quality of workmanship, I'll leave it up to the pros. Damned apartment living.....

been a long few days jonny, did you ever say hhow big you wanted to go? You are correct about the tent being a good investment. If you are going larger than one light I would def. get one of the better tents on market.

I am aware of a Michigander, that makes tents of multiple sizes. all items are US sourced, and US made. Tents look Nice. but not seen them in person. I ll find the link to his website and post it up for anyone interested. I like Made in Michigan, and this guy is all Made in Michigan for the most part.