Big Man UL Floorless Shelters

[Topo_trekker]

Ive been researching for about a month on UL floorless shelters that would work for my vertically inclined ass. I havent been able to find anything on big man floorless shelters so I might as well share my findings. Im 6'5", 210, and have had issues with my feet/head touching(not so good for a single wall shelter).
Requirements:
9'+ in length, 3.5'+ height, around 1lb, less than $300, full coverage on all sides, trekking poll setup(fast & easy).
If you dont see a shelter on this list, its because it didnt meet my requirements.
Links are to the companies site who makes them. Prices are based on the best deal I could find around the internet.

NEMO Spike - might not be too friendly in the width, sitting with my legs crossed would be a issue
9.5'L x 3.41'W x 3.75'H
1lb.
32 sq.ft., 1 door
30D 1500mm
2 trekking poles
$175
NEMO Spike 1 Person Trekking Pole Ultralight Tent | NEMO

Mountain Laurel SoloMid XL
9.3'L x 4.5' W x 4.5' H
1lb. 1oz.
41 sq ft., 1 door
30D 4000mm
1 trekking pole
$265
SOLOMID XL Tent | Mountain Laurel Designs | Super Ultra Light Outdoor & Wilderness Equiptment

Brooks Range Quick Tent - no zipper, small 2 person
11.75'L x 4.83'W x 3.5'H
1lb.
56.75 sq.ft., 1 door
15D 1200mm
1 trekking pole
$132
Ultralite Quick-Tent

Tarp Tent Notch - only true double door on list
9'L x 6.3'W x 3.75'H
1lb.
56.7 sq.ft., 2 door
2 trekking poles
30D 3000mm
$285
Tarptent Notch

Bear Paw Diamond Solo
10.4'L x 5.3'W x 4'H
1lb 1oz.
55 sq.ft., 1 door
1 trekking pole
30D 3000mm
$240
Product Diamond Solo Page

Jimmy Tarps Granite Mountain(w/ sewn in annex) - 2 person
9.4'L x 6'-8'W x 4'H
13.5oz
65sq.ft., 1 door
1 trekking pole
30D 3000mm
$190
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Light...726863?hash=item28313c4b4f:g:Gk8AAOSwX61ZCmnm

As of now, Im thinking of going with the Mountain Laurel SoloMid Xl or Tarptent Notch.
If anyone has tested any of these shelters or know of any others that meet my requirements let me know.

 

[dog812]

Lightheart gear solong 6 is made for tall peeps. Well sleep people over 6'8"
It's probably the biggest full bug protection of the ones you listed. Little heavier at 2# but includes carbon stays and linelocs that could be cut out.
LightHeart Gear SoLong 6 Tent

Watch the setup video, deff the easiest of them all.

 

[Topo_trekker]

Looks like an awesome setup but it didnt meet my requirements. Its not floorless and isnt a true single wall. Also 27oz. before seam sealing.

 

[dog812]

True

 

[AK Troutbum]

That's going to be a tough one to find. I'm assuming, when you say around 1 lb., you mean just the fabric alone? I think the MLD would probably be your best choice (for the ones your looking at), also. Check out Locus Gear, if you haven't already. Out of the ones you mentioned, I only have personal experience with MLD and can say that they are very well made shelters for sure. As far as $$ goes, some time's you get what you pay for, so I would be a little apprehensive about a shelter that is super cheap.

Khufu silnylon: 15 oz.
8'9"Wide x 4'9"Deep x 4'3"High
$260

Hapi silnylon: 17 oz.
6' x 9' x 4'3"
$320

Khufu Tyvek: 16.5 oz.
8'9" x 5'3' x 4'3"
$305

Also, have you looked at Seek Outside's Lil Bug Out w/3 piece vestibule? It would definitely work for your size.

Another option maybe is Six Moon Designs.

 

[tipsntails7]

Jimmy tarps alpine basin is not there either


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[mtnrunner260]

Have the DIY sponsor on here make one.
Even just 2 sheets of the XL fabric from ripstopbytheroll would work.
I'm no where near your size but my diy tarp is 10 x 11 and with 2 trekking poles can do a lot with it.

 

[Squirrels]

You can make an a frame almost 10 ft by 12 foot for around $60 that will weigh barely over a pound


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[Jeff Martin]

This is about 120" and I think works for your criteria. Bearpaw designs. I am actually considering selling this for below new cost. Has custom vest in front and back with zipper in front. Never been used in the field. I have too many shelters.

 

[Old_Navy]

Warbonnet GT may be an option, dual sewn -in door flaps 2 ridgeline tieouts, 6 main ground corner tieouts, 4 panel pull tieouts.

GT (Ground Tarp) | Warbonnet Outdoors Warbonnet Outdoors

 

[R_burg]

This is about 120" and I think works for your criteria. Bearpaw designs. I am actually considering selling this for below new cost. Has custom vest in front and back with zipper in front. Never been used in the field. I have too many shelters.

Im interested. Please let me know.

Thanks!

 

[Topo_trekker]

This is about 120" and I think works for your criteria. Bearpaw designs. I am actually considering selling this for below new cost. Has custom vest in front and back with zipper in front. Never been used in the field. I have too many shelters.

How much you want for the BearPaw?

 

[Jeff Martin]

Sorry - it is sold


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[DFB]

JT Alpine Basin all the way. Hands down it the best product I've ever bought.

 

[Topo_trekker]

I can't seem to find the JT Alpine Basin for sale anywhere. That's why it didn't make my list but good to know.

 

[R_burg]

I can't seem to find the JT Alpine Basin for sale anywhere. That's why it didn't make my list but good to know.

Jimmy Tarps on Facebook or Ebay. He doesn't have a website.

 

[Huntindog45]

jimmy tarps makes another shelter called the raghorn that is a little bigger. you have to go into his facebook page to see it. you may want to check it out.

 

[Huntindog45]

JT Alpine Basin all the way. Hands down it the best product I've ever bought.

Damn I had never seen that one...I want


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[Topo_trekker]

Anyone ever tested or have the Tarptent Notch?

 

[Huntindog45]

Just ordered my Hudson teepee... pretty stoked


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