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Looking to upgrade my tent to a lighter-weight option but have gotten a little stuck on deciding between the following. They all seem like they could work, so I'm looking for any first-hand experience to help me narrow it down.
Here is some additional context:
- Needs to be able to fit 2p. I'll often be solo but occasionally will bring my partner or close friend along (we're comfortable being shoulder-to-shoulder) -- I also already have a hammock for solo trips
- I split my time between upstate NY (ADK) and the broader Northeast as well as Northern New Mexico, Southern CO, and the Four Corners region. This means rain, snow, humidity, dry weather, and high winds are all in the forecast.
- Average trip duration is 3-5 days
- I don't often go out when it's below 10-15F; but I do like to have something that I can potentially take on good-weather backcountry ski tours or on the occasional winter backpacking trip; so I guess something more 3 season oriented
- Rain and condensation management are important, particularly in the Northeast where it is seemingly always damp and humid
- When in NM in particular there aren't always great options for staking so semi-freestanding or freestanding is ideal. This is what was most attractive about the TarpTent options.
- Will be doing some longer trips next year (Long Trail in VT) and some segment hiking of the CDT this year
- I generally take quite good care of my gear but I don't want anything too brittle. I would like to have this tent last for at least a few years.
- My pack is the Durston Kakwa 55L so I have plenty of space to work with; although I would like to minimize weight where possible; the only caveat is that weight savings seem to come at a pretty significant price increase. Is it worth it?
- My REI dividend also just landed, so I'd be able to pick up the non-TarpTent options for a modest "discount"
Here are the options I'm considering:
Tent Opt #1 | TarpTent Double Rainbow LI w/ Liner | $769.00 | 32.1 oz |
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Tent Opt #2 | TarpTent Double Rainbow DW | $399.0 | 41.6 oz |
Tent Opt #3 | Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Solution Dye | $449.95 | 40 oz |
Tent Opt #4 | MSR FreeLiteâ„¢ 2-Person UL | $449.95 | 37 oz |
Totally realize I may be after a "golden unicorn" here so please tell me if I'm asking for too much or if there's an option I'm not considering. Any first-hand experience with these options you'd be willing to share would be greatly appreciated too.
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