Here's another good video demonstrating the open fire inside. It's a terrific video featuring Matt Graham and Tyler White. I've included the whole video because it's kind of cool, but if you're in a hurry just scroll to the 11:07 mark where the Tentipi Safir 9 cp is being demonstrated using...
I encourage a look at Tentipi's Nordic tipi's as they seem to fit a lot of your criteria. Included here is a sort of basic video which demonstrates some of Tentipi's crucial features. They're available in sizes from solo/2-man, 5, 7, 9 and 15-man. The are available in either traditional...
I highly recommend Tentipi's Olivin 2 as one of the absolute best true 4-season backpacking tents available globally. It can be lightened up by removing the inner-tent if desired. But when you want the full 4-season capability, the inner-tent with sewn-in bathtub floor is hard to beat...
Take a look at Tentipi's Nordic tipi's. Tentipi is a legendary Swedish brand designed for Arctic conditions, intended to be used as a hot tent from the beginning.
Tentipi's Olivin 2 Light might be an option worthy of your consideration. It's arguably the best true 4-season option out there when used with it's inner-tent. The inner-tent can be removed when the most UL setup is preferred.
The Olivin 2 is also available in a cotton/poly canvas version...
Tentipi's Nordic tipi's have optional floors with built-in zipper options. They can be opened into a "V" shape for instance to allow a place to drop muddy boots etc. while keeping the bedding areas covered. The "O" shape is nice for opening up a circle in the middle of the tent for a wood...
I encourage you to check out a Tentipi Nordic tipi. It's not cheap by any means however, more of a buy-once-cry-once purchase, but most of us eventually learn that's the best approach long term anyway.
The floor vs. floorless question doesn't have to be an either/or choice. Tentipi's Nordic tipi tents come floorless for the lightest configuration, but offer many different floor and inner-tent options which provide a great deal of versatility to the user.
There are times when car/truck camping...
The floor vs. floorless question doesn't have to be an either/or choice. Tentipi's Nordic tipi tents come floorless for the lightest configuration, but offer many different floor and inner-tent options which provide a great deal of versatility to the user.
There are times when car/truck...