Shelter- How heavy is too heavy?

[BigDuckHunter]

If I'm using a tent it's my choice. I've used a ton of tents (trekking pole all the way to 4 season) it's faster setup than almost everything else.

What did you end up going with?

The plan is a Moment DW. They said they plan on making a Silpoly version in the spring so waiting on those to come out before I order. The other tents I have will work until then.

 

[persianrug]

I like to pitch my tarp as a tetra wedge with the high point on a tree if bad weather is expected. It's a similar shape to the Scarp, but I can pitch it for more floor space (a frame, lean to, plow point) when it isn't supposed to be windy. And it's lighter/smaller.

Single pole, trekking pole, or tippee tents need the same amount of tie outs and fiddling as a tarp. But weigh more and take up more space. I tarp when it's not super windy, and freestanding tent when it is super windy.

 

[S.Clancy]

The plan is a Moment DW. They said they plan on making a Silpoly version in the spring so waiting on those to come out before I order. The other tents I have will work until then.

Great choice

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Check out the Durston tents.
New X-Dome 1+ or the X-Dome 2.

 

[meta_gabbro]

Check out the Durston tents.
New X-Dome 1+ or the X-Dome 2.

Already mentioned by OP in the original post. Ruled out for now until the pole durability issues are sussed out.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Already mentioned by OP in the original post. Ruled out for now until the pole durability issues are sussed out.

I thought issue had been resolved for both alum & Carbon. Dan is usually proactive about any issue.
I’d say contact him if you’re concerned.
It’d be worth the effort.