SoloMid

>I don't know of any single-pole design that would perform better MLD Solomid/Duomid/Supermid HMG Ultamid 1/2/4 Locus Gear Khufu/Khafra Black Diamond Megalight Oware Pyramid Basically any single pole traditional mid with steep sides will do better with snow loading than the two pole and asymmetrical mids.

MLD Solomid or cricket pro is a great endgame UL option and you can configure how you want and perfect for less harsh below treeline conditions. Aeon Li ii is cool. An HMG ultamid is more storm proof than both but overkill for mild weather esp. if you don't want the extra space.

I like HMG Mid 1, other pyramids with netting don’t look that much storm worthy to me. Another options without netting (but with great storm worthiness) are MLD Solomid, Bonfus Middus, Liteway Pyraomm (I am actually selling this one if you are in Eu and interested)

Get a rectangular single pole mid, something like a Solomid. 1 pole, 4 stakes in 4 corners, done

MLD SoloMid / DuoMid in SilPoly + inner. You will pay a weight penalty, but you get an incredibly versatile system that can handle 4-seasons, last wy longer than DCF, with a zipper which is beefier than most UL shelters.

I've done a fair bit of touring using a 'mid shelter, first an OG MegaMid, then a MegaLight. (I've also used MLD 'mid shelters for backpacking and climbing.) A 'mid shelter is the most weight/space efficient ski touring shelter (other than a snow cave), but it has limitations in very stormy conditions It is thus a viable choice if you limit your tours to days with good (i.e., non-stormy) weather forecasts. A few tips re snow camping with a 'mid shelter: * We usually dug a square hole 2 or 3 feet (i.e., up to 1 meter) deep and erected the 'mid shelter centered over the hole. We made the hole roughly 1 foot (30cm) or so smaller on each of the 4 edges than the 'mid shelter perimeter. For example, for a BD MegaSnow with a footprint is 106" x 106", we would dig a square hold around 94" x 94". Be sure that you have a center pole long enough to do this. * To avoid having the centerpole stabbing the snow and sinking, place the bottom of the center pole on something with flat surface of some sort to disperse the load. I've used several things for this, including an avy shovel blade with the handle removed. * Bring loops of paracord and girth hitch them to the shelter's stake tie outs. IME, skis and ice axes work best for stakes. An alternative is to anchor with deadman, which come in different forms, e.g., a buried stuff bag full of snow. 'Mid shelters have more load on the tie outs than a freestanding tent, and thus snow stakes sometimes work in firm snow but sometimes easily pull out. * Many people use two ski poles strapped together to make a center pole. Although that works, we usually preferred a dedicated center pole, e.g., BD CF pole which comes with the BD MegaLight and MegaSnow. You may need to make a pole jack of some sort if you dig the square hole as described above. * You can cook inside a 'mid shelter, which is a nice feature, but be certain to have ample gaps in the side of the tent to allow fresh air to enter the tent, and open the top vent as wide as possible. * Because 'mid-shelters are single-wall, expect condensation issues. Some days will be worse than others. On cold nights, the condensation may freeze on the shelter walls. On warmer nights, when the condensation is in liquid state, bring a ChamWow (or Amazon knockoff) to wipe the condensation. * Prepare your backpack such that you can strap a wet 'mid shelter on the outside of the pack.

The older I get I prefer a fuss free pitching experience when I get to camp with either a freestanding or semi freestanding tent. I’ve had trekking pole shelters in the past, Zpacks Duplex, MLD Mids/Trailstar, while they are great shelters, getting the right pitch based on weather conditions and topography can be a challenge. Weight alone isn’t worth it to me, but your mileage may vary. I’m using the Durston X-Dome 2 and it’s easy to pitch, it’s fly first, so if it’s raining the inner doesn’t get wet, the interior is literally a palace for 1 person and your gear. The vestibules are what sold me, or fly of room for packs, shoes and cooking. I’ve used it extensively in the Sierras and around Lake Tahoe and have always been able to find a suitable spot to pitch.