Remote 2

I’ve had good luck with the MSR Remote 2 (pricier but bombproof even in heavy snow), and my buddy swears by his REI Base Camp for shoulder seasons.

I've got one in my pack right now. Keeps out most mosquitos and even some rain :P

The yellow bag ones tend to be delaminated at this point, unless they were very taken care of. Hydrolysis for these older models is very strong and eminates an awful smell as the TPU breaksdown. They are similar pole geometry to the newer models but made of different grades of materials. Newer ones are lighter, less tough, and have a bit less space inside. Older models may have come with Easton composite poles and not aluminum which while lighter and spring back better under adverse conditions, tend to break in unique ways where the aluminum "male" ends that help attach the poles separate and get pushed into the pole, making them difficult to use if/when that happens.

It's my favorite tent - easy to put up, spacious for two, and freestanding without pegs if necessary. The updated versions (maybe white and red?) are lighter but I read multiple reports of people getting splinters from the fiberglass poles if I recall correctly.

I use an MSR2 tent. It's not a popular one, but I absolutely love it. I backpack with my dog in all weather and it has been amazing. If you want cheap, I thru hiked with a Naturehike and loved it. I just went in a different direction with this one. I also have a 6 Moons design tarp tent and I use it during the summer only. Word of caution on trekking pole tents: if your trekking pole breaks (and I saw it happen) then you're screwed until you get new poles.

We really love our MSR 2 man tent!

I have an MSR 2 person tent, and it's very lightweight. It was also expensive. I think they do 3 person versions as well (Mutha Hubba?).