
The North Face
Wawona 6
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.
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I was curious about the tent. It's very similar to the Marmot Tungsten UL 2 person that I have and like. It's like 3.5 pounds. So, another option for OP that's like the Aspect 2. [https://kencooutfitters.com/products/marmot-tungsten-ultralight-2-person-tent](https://kencooutfitters.com/products/marmot-tungsten-ultralight-2-person-tent)
My marmont 2-person ultra- light survived the worst mountain storm I’ve ever been in while backpacking the Bob Marshall a few years ago. 70-100 mile winds (power was out for days in towns around apparently). I could hear trees crashing down all around me (thank god I put my tent far away from trees). And that little tent had not a single issue. It bent some and flattened some, but no water permeation and no breaking.
Canadian here. Marmot tungsten is my vote. There is good head room, a door on each side and the pockets are in each corner so I can tuck my glasses in. A small sleeve at the top allows for my headlamp to be held. Light enough for canoe camping. Roomy enough for two people plus our gear.
Yes we are 2 people sleeping in a 3 person tent. Decided to get a little bit of wiggle room. I side sleep in the fetal position and they wiggle around a bunch. The tent feels roomy for two fairly tall adults and their gear. We use it for cold weather camping as well. We were out being off last in the single digits. This allows us to have a bunch of blankets and things too.
I have one of those. That’s a heavy and bulky tent for backpacking. I primarily car camp, so I’ll just deal with it until I’m ready to buy a smaller backpacking tent. I use it all year long in all kinds of weather. My daughter has one as well. We haven’t had trouble with either of them.
Marmot Tungsten, Naturehike Mongar 2p, Big Agnes Copper Spur, Durston X-Dome... Lots of great options out there. Get a tent with a mesh body, not a solid body, for summer. The Sundomes is a good tent but gets hot and doesn't air out as well as a higher grade shelter since it has mostly solid walls.
I have had the Fly Creek, Copper Spur and Marmot Tungsten. The Marmot is the heaviest, but easily my favorite. I hate the Fly Creek. Don’t like the entry and don’t like that it’s not freestanding. Copper Spur is nice- not as durable as the Marmot and no way would I pay the current price. $600 is a little steep IMHO.

The North Face
Wawona 6
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.

Gazelle Tents
T4 Hub Tent Series
Fastest setup, durable, but bulky and awkward door.

Durston
X-Mid 2
Ultralight, spacious 2P, but not for very strong winds.

Durston
X-Mid 1
Budget ultralight 1P, spacious, but large footprint.

Naturehike
Mongar 2 Backpack Tent (Nylon)
Budget 2P, spacious for price, but not for 4 seasons.

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Durston - X-Mid 2

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Gazelle Tents - T4 Hub Tent Series

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Gazelle Tents - T4 Hub Tent Series

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Durston - X-Mid 2

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The North Face - Wawona 6

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SlingFin - Portal 2