2 person tent recommendations? Help!

[Cannonball]

I went with a Tarptent Triple Rainbow

others Id look at are Slingfin or a Durston X-mid 2 if you are ok with trekking pole tents

 

[swavescatter]

I just impulse bought my first "backpacking" tent on sale from Scheel's.

Nemo Tracker 2P OSMO Ultralight Backcountry Tent

With a blend of technical features and a nimble, packable weight, Tracker OSMO™ is a versatile shelter for warm days chasing early-season

www.scheels.com

I'm excited to try it out next week for elk season...

 

[LCguy]

REI Half Dome 2+, myself my girlfriend and both fit comfortably and I am 6'6 and 250 pounds (my feet do hit the end but no biggie, learn to live with it at this height).. Not the lightest but could do worse for $300.

 

[Cannonball]

Heres a spreadsheet I made while tent shopping. I wanted a 3+ season tent for backpacking with my 2 girls and roomy enough to share with my brother in law on backcountry hunts:

 

[Grappler]

Thanks for the info, very helpful

 

[flyfisher117]

I went with the Cooper Spur HVUL2. Honestly not sure I would want to share it with anyone, not even my wife lol. It would be doable but you’ll smell each other all night long.

I kind of wish I went with the heavier duty Kuiu offerings.

This next week both the Ba and Kuiu will be on steep discounts.

 

[NMNomad]

Excellent time to shop for a tent, considering REI is having their big labor day sale going on right now. I use a 3 person Big Agnes Copper Spur.

 

[Grappler]

I will be trying to find a deal if the sales are gonna be coming up

 

[highcountrymuley]

My brother bought a Tigerwall 3P from Big Agnes. It is lighter than copper spur bc it is not freestanding - u must stake down the foot to erect it. Kinda sucks if u have to move it around... but a good tent at that price and weight. I love my copper spur 1 but not what u are looking for

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Copper spurs are way too fragile for me.
I would not want to have serious winds or weather in one.
Have had Nemo’s and msr hubbas and they’re better than copper spurs and currently have a mountain star 2.
Its the toughest or them all so far but wish it was a little longer.

 

[Bubblehide]

Above your $ limit, but Zpacks tents cuts your weight down.

 

[Pilsner]

For anything the Big Agnes Copper Spur will do you can add the Nemo Hornet to the same list.
Although I much prefer the great many tipi tent options all other things being equal

 

[Ihatecrashing]

I’ve rocked a Nemo Dagger 2p for years without a problem, been in big winds (guyed down to the max) and it’s been great. The vertical walls and the huge vestibules make it feel pretty roomy for a two person tent.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I run a Nemo dagger 3p for me and my daughter’s trips. Works great in bad weather and is fairly light for a 3p. Plus it’s a rectangle footprint not a taper design taking away space. Highly recommend

 

[Cannonball]

saw this. super light but fabric isnt likely to be very durable:

Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 Platinum Tent

LIMITED TIME deal on Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 Platinum Tent TCSP318 at Dvor.com! SAVE BIG on Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 Platinum Tent or other Camping Gear from Big Agnes.

www.dvor.com

 

[DrBeetleKill]

saw this. super light but fabric isnt likely to be very durable:

Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 Platinum Tent

LIMITED TIME deal on Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 Platinum Tent TCSP318 at Dvor.com! SAVE BIG on Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 Platinum Tent or other Camping Gear from Big Agnes.

www.dvor.com

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Have you used this site before?

 

[Cannonball]

Have you used this site before?

yes its run by OpticsPlanet. I know some folks have had issues with OP but I havent had any trouble as long as it says ships in 1-2 days

 

[cnewhall]

I went with a Tarptent Triple Rainbow

others Id look at are Slingfin or a Durston X-mid 2 if you are ok with trekking pole tents

I've been eyeballing the Durston X-Mid 2. It seems like the perfect ultralight backpacking tent for me and the Mrs. I'm 6'2" with decently wide shoulders so something with steep sides, a little extra leg room, and wide enough for two 25" sleeping pads is pretty necessary for me. Most tents that give you the extra length and width are way heavier than their standard-size alternatives, but this seems like it might be my Goldilocks tent.

 

[DrBeetleKill]

yes its run by OpticsPlanet. I know some folks have had issues with OP but I havent had any trouble as long as it says ships in 1-2 days

Thanks! I will add this my list of sites to keep an eye on.