Tall Guy UL Tent

[desertdog15]

Curious if any tall guys have some real world personal input. I’m 6’6” and my current tent has plenty of room but at 4.5lbs it’s just too much weight and don’t need that much space. I’ve researched quite a few but more often than not the length dimension is not a real world fit dimension on websites.

Durston xmid? Tarptent? Zack’s? Any others that work for you guys?

Only thing is must have some sort of insert.. I dont really want to sleep with scorpions, tarantulas and other desert critters.

Thanks!

 

[HilltopHitman]

I’m 6’5 and 275, I use the argali absaroka with the half insert for camping/scouting. Floorless with stove in October.

 

[BigDog00]

6'7" here...I like the looks of the Durston although I haven't used one. I have a custom floorless bearpaw tarp that I've been happy with. I don't have to worry about creepy crawly critters all that much here in the Rockies though.

Trying to fit into just about anything is harder for us tall folk....

 

[desertdog15]

I’m 6’5 and 275, I use the argali absaroka with the half insert for camping/scouting. Floorless with stove in October.

I’ll take a look at that thanks

 

[desertdog15]

6'7" here...I like the looks of the Durston although I haven't used one. I have a custom floorless bearpaw tarp that I've been happy with. I don't have to worry about creepy crawly critters all that much here in the Rockies though.

Trying to fit into just about anything is harder for us tall folk....

Yeah it sucks. Real curious on the durston. Price is nice too

 

[VarmintSniper30]

6'7" here...I like the looks of the Durston although I haven't used one. I have a custom floorless bearpaw tarp that I've been happy with. I don't have to worry about creepy crawly critters all that much here in the Rockies though.

Trying to fit into just about anything is harder for us tall folk....

What’s your custom bear paw tarp look like?

 

[rookieforever33]

Im 6'1" 250 lbs. I can sleep corner to corner in my xdome 2 without anything touching and a few inches to spare for sure. Plenty of room to sit up or kneel. Just a bit over 3lbs if I recall.

 

[Decker]

6’6” here and I run kifaru tut with no problem for when hunting with ppl or need a stove. I run the mountain smith lt when going solo.

 

[yoopshoot]

I’m 6’5”. Tried the seek outside silex but always ended up rubbing the foot box of my bag on the tent walls and getting it wet.

I have and use the cimarron without issue. I also have the duration xmid 1p and fit with zero issues. That’s been my go to for earlier seasons and the cimarron for mid/ later hunts.


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[BigDog00]

What’s your custom bear paw tarp look like?

I believe it's the Pyratent with the zipper on the long side (middle vs on one end) and I had him add some material to make it longer inside. I believe he increased the length from 106" to 112".

 

[moxford]

Cimmaron here, just got a TarpTent StratoSpire Li. May regret the dyneema for noise but the floor plan seems good and it is super light

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

Seek Outside Sunlight has good length I’m 6’3 also the Eolus. Could also look at guardian but it’s heavier

 

[Time2fish]

Six moons design skyscrape trekker
I’m only 6ft but this tent has a ton of room.

Skyscape Trekker Backpacking Tent

Backpacking Tent - Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker ultralight 28 oz - 790 g solo tent is the most versatile solo tent you'll find on the market today. Its two door design provides lots of external storage under each vestibule. And the Trekker is our longest shelter with a floor that stretches...

www.sixmoondesigns.com

 

[LCguy]

6'6 as well and I fit comfortably in a Six Moon Designs as posted above and the Seek Outside Cimmaron. The Cimmaron is downright palatial

 

[elsb0048]

6'5" here, another positive review for the Durston.

I have an x-mid 1 which is comfortably long enough for me without head or toes touching inner tent. I suspect room for a couple more inches. Mine weighs 31oz with the mesh inner tent, not including trekking poles.

 

[Dos Perros]

SoLong 6 - Sil-Nylon

Designed for the ‘BIG & TALL’. The SoLong 6 is SO Long, that hikers over 6’8” will fit comfortably in this tent. There is so much room in this tent that 2 ‘regular size’ people can share it. Made in the USAUS Patent No.8555908 Made in North Carolina, U.S.A. 3-season, fully enclosed, roomy 1+...

lightheartgear.com

Designed for the ‘BIG & TALL’. The SoLong 6 is SO Long, that hikers over 6’8” will fit comfortably in this tent. There is so much room in this tent that 2 ‘regular size’ people can share it.

Made in North Carolina, U.S.A.

• 3-season, fully enclosed, roomy 1+ person.
• Weight 2 lbs., (before seam sealing), Floor Area - 30 sq. ft.

 

[b.hunts]

Peax is releasing a solo tent this month apparently. I just watched a video today about it on elk shape YouTube. Looks pretty sweet. 22 oz and looks pretty roomy inside.

 

[LCguy]

SoLong 6 - Sil-Nylon

Designed for the ‘BIG & TALL’. The SoLong 6 is SO Long, that hikers over 6’8” will fit comfortably in this tent. There is so much room in this tent that 2 ‘regular size’ people can share it. Made in the USAUS Patent No.8555908 Made in North Carolina, U.S.A. 3-season, fully enclosed, roomy 1+...

lightheartgear.com

Designed for the ‘BIG & TALL’. The SoLong 6 is SO Long, that hikers over 6’8” will fit comfortably in this tent. There is so much room in this tent that 2 ‘regular size’ people can share it.

Made in North Carolina, U.S.A.

• 3-season, fully enclosed, roomy 1+ person.
• Weight 2 lbs., (before seam sealing), Floor Area - 30 sq. ft.

I've been wanting to buy one of thier tents for a while but feel like the mrs. would kill me if I bought another tent

 

[sempervirens]

Seek Outside Sunlight has good length I’m 6’3 also the Eolus. Could also look at guardian but it’s heavier

anyone know what happened to the Sunlight? Gohunt says they're sold out and Seek removed the page from their website.