Big Agnes - C Bar 2

If you’re alone, the storm break 2 might be annoyingly heavy unless you’re hiking somewhere flat and not technically challenging (or canoe camping / car camping). 1 person tents are light but small, so I suppose it depends on your size and comfort in small spaces. I usually go with either a lighter 2p tent for myself or a hammock which is also light. I have a Big Agnes C Bar 2, which is marketed as a 2 p tent but feels more like a 1.5p tent and thus is perfect for me. I think it’s 4lbs, but you can buy a footprint that allows you to set the tent up with just poles, footprint, and fly, which cuts down weight a lot and works fine in fair weather. So, ask yourself where you’ll be hiking, how much weight matters, whether you’ll always be alone, etc. A 2p tent is nice because you can share if need be (even the c bar 2).

Right now REI is clearing out excellent Big Agnes 2P tents. They’re the best for the price. Light, tough, freestanding. Easy setup. No gimmicks.

I have a 1p REI tent and a 2p Big Agnes. I use the smaller one in colder conditions because it takes less space in my pack, which makes more room for extra insulation. When it’s warmer, I don’t need all the extra warmth at night so I can bring the bigger tent. My typical camping trip is 1-2 nights, and I try to keep my pack weight low, but I will always pack the bigger tent when I can.