Light-ish 3 person (or 2++) tent options?

[Macintosh]

I have a nemo kunai 2person tent. It’s sort of a 3+ season tent, just north of 4lb all-in. I like it, but it’s too small for most of my use as I’m rarely solo. The tent is too narrow for two 25” sleeping pads at the foot, and there is no room whatsoever to bring any gear inside with 2 people. Looking to get a tent with room for 2 plus some gear and space inside—either a 3p tent or a very big 2person. This would get used infrequently, really only a week or two per year. About 50/50 backpacking/canoe camping and hunting, but mostly in pretty mild weather. A real snow load is a possibility but highly unlikely (and I have the kunai if needed), so I think a regular 3-season tent that can deal with some wind would realistically be fine. Ideally I would like the tent to come in below my current weight, but not clear how realistic that is.

What are my best options to look at?

 

[Big Sky Guy]

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 has been great for us. It’s 4.3 lbs on my scale with everything including footprint and normal rainfly vestibule. When we take the dogs we use the hotel vestibule which basically adds another tent without floor an with that vestibule instead of factory it weighs 5.1lbs. I’ve also used it in the winter when bugs aren’t an issue without the tent and just the footprint with rainfly, not sure what that weighs probably close to 3 but any draft really comes under the cap so has to be really calm to be enjoyable for me.

I think the newer version shaves a few ounces by using a different fabric. I’m a fan of freestanding tents as it seems there’s almost always at least one corner that is right over a rock negating that stake. Also not a fan of trekking pole tents because I want my trekking poles with me when I’m hunting. I could see those working if I was moving everyday and carrying camp on me but that’s not usually my style.

 

[Elkangle]

Check out samaya tents

 

[Macintosh]

Check out samaya tents

I will, thanks. Im not familiar with the brand—what sets them apart for the recommendation?

 

[Elkangle]

I will, thanks. Im not familiar with the brand—what sets them apart for the recommendation?

Weight to strength ratios and build quality... super high quality materials and designs for the intended uses