Marmot - Twilight 2P

May I suggest a Marmot Twilight 2P, I believe advertised as 3.5 season tent. I have one and it is good for two people inside, plus the double vestibule design enables both sleepers to have their packs next to them on the other side of the screen of the tent. Bring a small plastic/tarp thing to put the packs on in the vestibule and you’re good.

I have a Marmot Twilight 2P and it is good for two people inside, plus the double vestibule design enables both sleepers to have their packs next to them on the other side of the screen of the tent. Bring a super small tarp to put the packs on in the vestibule and you’re good.

I have a 3P one door big Agnes that is plenty big but only has one door. It’s light and holds two wide sleeping mats. I’ve had it for at least ten years and thanks to the footprint it is still in great shape. I wish it had a second door though. I have an MSR semi free standing 2P Freelite. It has two doors and packs super light and pretty small. It’s luxurious for one person but two would be a little tight. With two it needs standard width sleeping pads. For a slight weight penalty I have a Marmot lightweight 2P two door. It’s the most comfortable but a bit heavier. Maybe the limelight? The big Agnes or the Limelight are my preferred with a partner and the MSR when solo or when partnered for long trips. If I were to buy new now and only have one, I’d probably do the Marmot Super Alloy semi free standing (similar to the MSR but a bit more room I think) or a Big Agnes two door lightweight model like the Tiger Wall or Copper Spur. Which of these last two is lighter.

I own Kelty, North Face and Marmot backpacking tents, and can attest to their durability, ease of use and agreeable weight. I've used them both in the backcountry as well as when going car camping.

I'd add marmot to that list too for the 3-season and backup the canvas with stove for freezing weather.