Trail Ridge 6 Tent (6-Person)

I'm also 6'4 and in my experience the length isn't as important as the shape. I have an alps zephyr 2 and it's pitched down toward the feet end. It's 88" long but I don't feel as comfortable in it as I do in my older kelty trail ridge which is about the same length but the walls are more vertical so it feels much bigger and gives more clearance for my size 15 foot. Just my $.02.

Cool cool. We're a 7-person family. When we started camping, I think we were a 4-person family :) Early on, I got a 6p Kelty Trail Ridge tent that has held up wonderfully for us. I also had a 2p Marmot Limelight that made several trips before I warrantied it for a new, similar model. We've had more kids since and we've kept using those tents and have kept it modular, adding hammocks to those. So we'll bring different things depending on who's going and who wants to sleep where. I keep it pretty modular on pads and bags too, because the kids change size, some sleep hot, some don't care about broken zippers, etc, etc. I try to bring some extra things for troubleshooting sleep if needed (cheapo pads, liners, puffy jacket, hand warmers). I'd recommend you go budget tent within the performance brands that have good warranties, so you're not fretting over every scratch and bump, and I'd choose that Limestone 6. In fact, I'm tempted to buy one myself at that price! Where!?

I’m so sorry for your loss. For a quality tent that will pack smaller and lighter than what you have - I would check to see what Big Agnes, Nemo, Kelty and REI have along the lines of a dome tent with a vestibule. I have an older model Kelty (Trail Ridge 6) and it is rock solid. As far as a canopy goes I am in the same boat. I love my 10x10 easy up style but it can be cumbersome for quick trips. I can set it up in no time and I can’t see myself messing with a tarp and poles. I am going to a boat in site so will have to come up with an alternative for that one. For a chair that’s comfy with a smaller footprint I would suggest the GCI Kickback Rocker. Folds up like a camp chair, is light weight and very comfy even though it’s not cushioned.

I got a 6 person tent for my birthday last year (Kelty brand- highly recommend) and I used it several times for myself and my dog! It was so nice to have enough space for my duffle and stuff to not be right next to my head while sleeping! Plus, I was able to dedicate a "dirty" corner for my dog to wipe her paws and stuff before climbing into bed. 😅 It was kind a challenge to put up myself, but I just worked patiently and took my time. It wasn't bad! And ya know, you might have good neighbors that lend a hand and you can repay them with borrowing them a can opener or something else they forgot! And you ALWAYS learn SOMETHING from each camping trip. I make a page in my camping journal specifically for writing down things I forgot or things that didn't go well. Helps me plan for next time. Best of luck to you! 🌲🐿🏕

it fits my kelty 6 comfortably with space on the size. it was very tight with my kelty 4