Kuiu Summit Refuge 3 Person vs Seek Outside Guardian

[leoneli]

Was wondering if anyone had any insight on the Kuiu Summit Refuge vs SO Guardian
Kuiu Price with Stove Jack-340 - No Seam seal needed
Specs;

FEATURES​

• Robust 3+ Season design
• High strength 20D Silicone/PU coated micro ripstop nylon (1200mm WP rating), fully taped seams
• Dual trekking pole supported (poles not included)
• Dual zippered entry at head and foot with large vestibules for gear storage.
• Adjustable vents for increased air circulation and reduced condensation
• Ergonomic design to sit up and lay down with adequate head room
• Asymmetric floor shape and peak heights for efficient space usage and maximum headroom
• Designed for use with an ultralight wood burning stove (stove and stove jack sold separately)
• Reflective guylines and webbing with glow in the dark hardware for increase visibility at night
• Webbing loops at peaks for additional guyline attachment
• Length 150 in, width 96 in, height 51.5 in
• 8 guy lines included for additional structural support in the wind (weight 1.1 oz)
• 16 aluminum V stakes included with cords attached (8 at 17cm for the tent body and 8 at 15cm length for the guylines, weight 5.2 oz)
• Minimum weight 1 lbs. 8.6 oz - Shelter/Fly only
• Trail weight 1lb 15.3 oz - includes 16 stakes and 8 guylines
• Modular design, three configurations.
• 65 sq ft of floor area
• Zippered entry door at head and foot of tent
• Two integrated large vestibules
• Fully taped seams for waterproof protection
• Can be used as a primary shelter, secondary shelter, or glassing shelter

Seek Outside price with stove jack and Seam sealing-369
Specs;

• Average Weights:
  • Canopy without stovejack, stakes, stuff sacks, & cordage - 29 oz
  • Canopy with stovejack, stakes, stuff sacks, & cordage - 33 oz
• Dimensions:
  • Height - 51"
  • Door to door 142"
  • Width 110"
  • Pole to pole width 70"
  • 70 sqft total area, sleeping area 45 sqft
  • Large percentage of usable space.

• Fabric - 30D Cordura spec ripstop double coated silnylon. Hydrostatic head rating 3000-4000 mm.

Price is Similar, weight is almost identical, Size is very similar. Just wondering what would be the best option of the 2 there is not a ton of field info on either.
Let me know if anyone has any experiences with either
Thankyou Brothers,

 

[smokey24_24]

Did you pick up either of these tents? I'm looking at these two as well as an Argali Rincon

 

[smokey24_24]

Also wondering if the Summit 1 Star Mesh would work inside the Refuge 3 and allow usage of the stove as well?