Cloud Up 3

Sounds good! I also got the cloud up 3, which does sag a little but it has been very waterproof for many years already

Seems like the naturehike cloud up 3 might be a solid option for ya. It’s a little heavier at 6 pounds. But I got one for like $165usd and found that splitting it up between my gf and I. Leaving the matt and half the stakes at home. Makes carrying it up pretty doable. Planning on upgrading to a Big Agnes or Durston tent eventually

Naturehike Mongar UL 2. I got it under 200€. It only weighs 1.3 kg in the latest model. Freestanding, exceptionally light for its price class and well made. Comes with lightweight tent stakes and a ground sheet. Enough room for two adults. An alternative for 3 persons would be the Naturehike Cloud Up 3. Well below 200€, 1.7 kg, also freestanding. I found the Mongar extremely easy to set up alone.

I've done more than 100 nights in my Cloud Up 3 (original version) in all seasons. In Australia, so not much snow but plenty of heavy rain in winter. It's been fantastic, no complaints at all.

I also have used the Cloud Up (3) and cannot recommend it enough to my friends. It's kept me dry and even warm with winter camping last xmas. It comes with a good ground mat, but getting an additional tarp to hang above would make things extra safe, as stated by others. Only thing is I wish it had more storage inside.

Naturehike Mongar or Cloud up in their 3p version? It's relatively lightweight, affordable, and very well made. My cloudup 1p does really well in rain and wind.

for reference, the Nature Hike Star River 2 is 53in x 84.5in 134.5cm x 214.5cm The REI Half Dome 2+ is 56in x 92in 142.2cm x 233.6 cm and the REI Half Dome 3 is 70in x 90in 177.8cm x 228.6cm EDIT Cloud 3 is 68.9in x 84.6in 175cm x 215cm I'm not a big fan of the Y style tent poles, as I feel like they don't hold up as well to winds compared to more traditional double pole designs, though they are lighter for obvious reasons. I do recommend measuring your sleeping pads and make sure there is enough room if you go with a 2 person tent. It does look like the Star River is pretty decently sized though in this regard if you're both using wide pads. I do personally like having extra room in the event of a weather event. I would highly recommend getting a larger 3 person tent for 2 people to have extra room for gear, or just moving around comfortably if you're stuck 'indoors' due to weather. Having extra floorspace as well as headroom can be amazing in those situations.