Tent Question #2: Good 2-person backpacking tents?

After using a variety of tents, I have been happy with my Marmot Aura 2P, which I still have. It is quite light and has a lot of mesh like the Hubba Hubba. It has a double vestibule design (one on each side door), which is nice for backpacking with a friend, because you can exit the tent, get gear, etc. w/o waking up the other person. Packs relatively small as well, and is pretty strong/stable for the weight.

# Maximum Weight: 5 lbs 1 oz / 2.3 kg

# Minimum Weight: 4 lbs 6 oz / 2 kg

# Dimensions: 40x50x88in / 102x127x224cm

# Packed Size: 6 x 19 in / 15 x 48 cm

# Vestibule Area: 9 sq ft / 0.8 sq m

# Tent Poles: 3 / DAC NSL 9mm

# Floor Area: 30.5 sq ft / 2.8 sq m

Found it for as little as $230. http://www.google.com/search?q=marmot+aura&hl=en&t...

There are definitely lighter tents and tents with more features out there, but I have been quite happy with this one for the price.

I happen to like my MSR Hubba-Hubba. It has performed well in high winds on tundra slopes as well as on snow. I have always enjoyed fast assembly, even during the night. I never did any waterproofing maintenance on the tent and have enjoyed years of good service. I am comfortable with its condensation ventilation. I have room with my gear inside and adequate ceiling clearance. The weight is a couple of pounds less than the Eureka Backcountry 2. Sierra Designs and Marmot are other excellent brands for high quality backpacking tents. I always recommend spending a few hundred dollars on a good quality shelter.

I have the MSR Hubba Hubba, and I love it. One of the things I like most about it is that the cross pole at the top make the interior of the tent much roomier that other tents with the same square footage. The walls are almost vertical and allow two people to comfortably it up in the tent. The all mesh interior also makes the inside very dry and breathable.

The downside is that this tent does not perform well in the snow. If you need a tent for winter camping, you might want to look at a four season tent.

I have and use the REI Half Dome 2 Plus. It's not quite as wide at 4.5 feet but it is longer at 8ft. It sets well keeps me dry just as my Coleman's do and comes in at $199 I have seen these used for half price and occasionally on sale for $150. What I like most about the tent is all the screened window space allowing optimum views with out the structural integrity loss that some of these full mesh tents do with heavy use. I have had several of these over the years with my first model still in use, I kept it as a back for kids to use in the rv. The other thing I like is how it breaks down for packing I can separate the gear to fit better in my pack and for me that was my primary concern some of these ultra lights were too long for the pack.

Check out the North Face Expedition quality 4 season Mountain 25. It has two vestibules, 1 small, one large.

It is rectangular in footprint and is domed on the top. It has 18 tie downs, (if you use them all).

You can see this ten on those shows about climbing everest.

This tent is very well made, sturdy in high winds, and very comfortable. It has max adjustable ventage for summertime use, I've had mine for years - love it! Its about 5lbs but it will sleep 2 you can split the load with your camping partner. Also, it is free standing except for 6 places, vestibules and sides.