Suggested 2P Tent under 4 lbs. and under $400

[coachjdub]

I'm looking for a lightweight tent big enough to fit me and my gear for a 7 day hunt in Idaho. I am only 5'9" so I don't take up a lot of space, but, my one person tent from last year was simply not big enough for me and my pack.

Any suggestions on a 2 person tent under 4lbs. and $400? Thanks!

 

[mrbillbrown]

Copper Spur 2

 

[Graves14]

I really like my big Agnes fly creek ultra lite 2. It's something like 2.2lbs, packs up tiny, had plenty of room for me and my gear and I bought it on sale at ems for $275. Only thing I'd change would be a bigger vestibule but not many 2p tents have larger ones.

 

[Ironman8]

Check out some of the Tarptent models. The Stratospire 1 or 2 should fit your needs, but you may like a different model.

 

[xziang]

I run a MSR HubbaHubba NX and I like it. I know BA makes some good tents and many people use them and have great success.

 

[Mark]

The Tarptent Stratospire 2 fits within your specs.

 

[cocky84]

X2 copper spur 2 Find used one on here or ebay for much less probably

 

[tttoadman]

X3 on the copper spur. I ditched the Fly creek because of the small vestibule and end entrance.

 

[Beastmode]

X4 on copper spur. Another option is the seek outside cimarron. Great single to 2 man shelter that is stove compatible.

 

[DWinVA]

Another vote for the Tarptent Straospire 2.

God Bless.

 

[Bubblehide]

Good advice here, but decide if you want/need a free standing tent or not.

 

[rodney482]

BA seedhouse has served me well on multiple back country trips

 

[5MilesBack]

X5 on the Copper Spur 2. I also have the CS UL4 for two people.

 

[gelton]

X6 on the copper spur mine kept me dry during more than a few torrential downpours this season. Plenty of room for one and gear but a little tight for two unless it's your wife or girlfriend but for 1 and gear it's perfect.

 

[mrbillbrown]

I've had the Seedhouse 1 & 3 and the FlyCreek 1,2,3 and now run the Copper Spur 2. My "needs" are a lightweight tent for me plus gear. The SH & FC tents have the same design/footprint with weight being the major difference between the two models. I prefer the 2 doors and vestibules of the CS much more than the single end entrance of the SH & FC. I also noticed climbing over my gear when I had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night sucks big time. Another issue I had with the SH & FC (because of the shape and slope of the single door on the SH & FC) was rain & frost falling into my tent when I opened the door. The CS doesn't have that problem. For the slight increase in weight the CopperSpur design is hard to beat.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Lovin' my Tarptent SS2! It's the tallest model they make. It's a 2-3 person tent w/ nest at 3.5lbs.





View the videos at https://www.tarptent.com/stratospire2.html

I'm a bigger guy who prefers to keep his gear inside the tent (not in the vestibule) and I need a bit more room in my tent as I get claustrophobic in a small tent. But the SS1 might be a better fit for you.

 

[coachjdub]

Wow! Thank you all for your help. I have been reading all your comments and suggestions and doing some homework for myself. I am a ways out from purchasing a tent yet, but always good to start looking and keeping an eye out for some deals. I am liking the Tarptent rainbow 2 so far, but will continue to look until I pull the trigger on one. Thanks again. Always good to talk gear!

 

[coachjdub]

Thanks Bruce! I follow a lot of your posts on AT as well. Question: Do you feel the need for a footprint with a tarptent?

 

[camping1601]

REI quarter dome t2. I think I seen them on clearance awhile back. I think they have a new model? Nice tent for the money.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Not at all. The nest has a very stout floor so it was never a consideration.