Hubba Hubba LT 3

I read about the first third of comments, so I may be repeating some of this. Whatever you do, use two separate mats. The motion transfer on an inflatable mat is unbearable, to me, though some don't seem to mind. You can use one of the various products available to lash them together. The Zenvivy Light Double Bed will take care of that part for you, and you should seriously consider it for your sleep system, if you're looking for that close cuddly sleep style. Sharing the weight of a tent you can get more space per pound than a solo hiker. A 2 person tent is not enough for two people in my opinion. If you want a big roomy tent that's light (and you don't want a DCF or pyramid style tent), you have basically 3 options. The MSR Hubba Hubba LT3, the Big Agnes Copper Spur, and the Tarptent Hogback. All will get you around 2lbs per person, but the MSR is a half pound heavier. The Tarptent Hogback will be the most stormworthy and is the only one that can be set up in the rain while keeping the inner tent dry, though the Big Agnes can do this with the extra weight and expense of the footprint. The Hogback is not a freestanding tent, it's a semi-freestanding tent. The MSR gives you more room at your sides, the Big Agness gives you more room at your head and foot, and the Hogback is square so you have the most side room and the least extra head-to-foot room.

You can find great deals on tents in the REI resupply. People are always buying and then returning, and if you are lucky you can find one with minor damage that you can fix. I found a MSR hubba 3 for $109 with a tiny hole in the mesh. Retail was $679.

Lightweight tents are ultralight because of the materials. You’re not really going to find one that doesn’t feel a bit delicate. That said, I’ve used my Hubba Hubba 3 on a completely rock beach, gravel, grass, rocky rooty tent sites, and tent pads in wind and rain, with a dog and with kids, and it’s been fine. I do use the groundsheet though.

BA Copper spur 3, Nemo Dagger 3, MSR Hubba 3 or REI Half Dome is what I use

I've had my MSR Mutha Hubba (now just sold as the Hubba Hubba LT 3-Person) for over 10 years and it is in perfect shape. I reccomend MSR gear to anyone because of how great they've been for service and repair for me over the years. They replaced the shock cords in my tent poles, sent me a video link for how to change them, and gave me some extra tips about how to make it even easier, all for free just because the parts manager felt that they shouldn't have lost the bit of tension so quickly (5 years). I also own an MSR stove and pot set that's over a decade old and they look and work like new (but I also try to take really good care of my gear). For a cheaper tent that punches above it's price point though, just for comparison, I would reccomend the Midori from Eureka, I have a Midori 1 as a spare tent and it's amazing for it's cost, but it hasn't seen enough use to compare it with my MSR directly for wear or waterproofing and such.

My hubba hubba lasted 3 nights before harsh winds in Wales bent the poles 90 degrees. Luckily I managed to warranty the poles, clean the tent and the store accepted the return. So I got my £450 back and spent £350 on an Xmid which has been far more bomb proof in what I reckon is equally strong winds. I also found it being built inner first a big drawback as well as being very drafty inside, as the fly sits quite high up.

I use a hubba hubba 3 in the backcountry. Tarp below and a blanket between the inside of the tent and my sleeping pad.