Blacktail Hotel 3

Also agree, but take it up a notch to the ul3 Hotel so you have the "garage" to keep the gear in and maximize the space inside. I backpack with this tent and if it quit tomorrow I would buy another with the hotel, I love it and while a luxury for one (although I'm a big guy) it is still pretty perfect for two

We use a Big Agnes Hotel 3 for 2 of us. The large, covered vestibule is good for storing things out of the weather. Make sure to get the footprint (ground cloth). https://www.rei.com/product/245283/big-agnes-blacktail-hotel-2-tent

My wife and I picked up the 3P big Agnes blacktail a few years ago. Decent room inside with a nice vestibule out front. Big enough for gear or even some lightweight chairs to sit underneath or cook. A 2P with a decent vestibule would work well for you too.

I picked that one up with my rebates and it’s a pretty decent tent honestly. Aluminum poles that even came with a patch kit for them! Packs down small enough for what it is as well. The Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel is a really nice tent as well that is made for bikepacking so the poles are shorter, I’ve also seen that one on sale pretty frequently.

I would recommend checking the rei outlet. Since this is a holiday weeekend they will have a members only coupon that can be applied to outlet prices. I bought a great Big Agnes 3 man tent normal price of 300 for about 120. If you are not picky on a specific model it is a great way to get quality gear on the cheap. If you are not a member it's cheap to join and lasts a lifetime.