I think the pro is better, fixes everything I hated about the standard.
I have ordered of Aliexprees 10000’s of times and they are 100% legit.
I can’t see the deal you see but looks like the green 2 person pro for under £100, I honestly would recommend buying it.
The pro has better head room and the inner door has solid fabric so there’s less of a draft over your face which the originally wasn’t great for while sleeping.
Iv not used the pro but it seems they fixed everything about the standard “upgraded” version that I didn’t like.
For £125 from Amazon it’s a pretty good deal.
[This](https://www.reddit.com/r/wildcampingintheuk/s/cU8KdZ0c0s) is just my personal opinion on the cloud peak 2.
And I think most of the things I didn’t like about it are fixed in the pro.
Again lots of people really like it.
Would you consider a trekking pole tent?
The lanshan 2 offers a lot of room and is lighter (not including the trekking poles) than both those options.
The 2026 version is fully seam sealed (used to have an issue where water could get into the guy out areas on the fly) they have also replaced the “plastic” buckle with a “metal” buckle as this was a weak point.
Also the new t doors are very nice to be able to get in and out or just open up for views.
(£100 ish price point. Slightly higher for the 4 season version which has more solid fabric and less mesh, £20 is for the footprint but if you want lighter you can use a piece of poly for around £5 which weighs nothing).
The oex phoxx is very coffin like, and at your hight I doubt you would be able to sit upright inside it which for me is a huge disadvantage when the weather turns sour. If you don’t mind that it’s a very good tent for the price and very good in uk weather.
I would say the cloud up 2 is a better option although the “UL” version is stated to be PU1500 on the fly? I would say this would make it very much a summer tent, I understand you won’t be taking it out in storms but rain is common in the uk and I personally wouldn’t trust a 1500 hh fly. I would say the standard 20d version was better for uk but it is a few hundred grams heavier.
I had a cloud up 2 and I hated the front entrance door, I loved the tent but that was a deal breaker for me.
I have the naturehike cloud creek pro 2, it weights 2kg (2.25 with footprint, 2.3 for me as I have changed the pegs, I find naturehike pegs to small for uk conditions).
Its a lot heavier that what you at looking at but offers ample space for one, very good in the rain and wind, goes up easy and I love the convertible doors, it’s a warm tent and perfect for crappy Scottish weather for all year use for me. I wouldn’t call it a 4 season tent for storms and winds but holds up very well in 30mph gusts and I would trust it in light snow. I would say it would be too warm for South England summers but perfect for Scottish summers so works for me. Although it can be pitched without the outta fly and the convertible solid to full mesh doors would provide enough ventilation on warm summer nights. (£105 cheapest, £120-£130 average).
If you click on my profile you will see a few photos of it under “second wild camp”.
I actually sold it as I wanted something lighter but after shopping around I couldn’t justify the price of the x-dome and would of missed out on many camps if I saved up so I re-bought it! Im going to keep it until it dies from old age and try and put some money aside for something like the x-dome later down the line.
The world’s your oyster then, I’m 5,9.
I recommend naturehike, very decent tents and all within your budget.
I’m currently using the Naturehike Cloud Creek pro 2.
You won’t find much on it online but it’s a great 2 person tent, I use it mostly for myself but there is room for 2.
It has a full solid inner so very warm but the windows/doors are convertible so you can unzip the solid inter to make a mesh inner for ventilation or for warmer months.
Lots of people recommend the naturehike Mongar pro also. More mesh inside so more airflow, better for warmer months but perfectly fine as a 3 season tent.
Also I can recommend the cloud up 2, I recently did a mini review on it, wasn’t the right tent for me but lots of people like it and it’s a great first tent.
Check out temu or Ali express, very good deals on naturehike tents. You need to get a move on though as it can take 2 weeks to deliver.
Also camperlists normally isn’t the cheapest but it’s normally cheaper than Amazon, again 2 weeks delivery (sometimes quicker).
If you just want an easy delivery and don’t want to order from china (some people don’t want to).
You can order from Amazon.
[Cloud](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naturehike-Ultralight-Backpacking-Self-Standing-Construction/dp/B0FFMQ45Q5/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ajax-call-type=color-swatch-variant&cs_asins=B0D3VBVTYG%2CB0FFMQ45Q5%2CB0D3VDM6Z2%2CB0GC5YX485&cs_colors=A39B84%2C61764A%2CE1DFDB%2C404F5B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e4xRXEcgDqFGE_72GPgvFA.p9wLP82BZcPwXAfCh-Q_GMXxWoKghd6TBiNL44Hf_W0&dib_tag=se&i_im=1&i_ims=0&include-variations=1&offset=2&qid=1774363126&ref_override=mp_s_a_1_3&sr=1-3&th=1&psc=1) up 2 pro :£125
[Mongar](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naturehike-Ultralight-Backpacking-Waterproof-Resistant/dp/B0G3GXGHZH/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_maf_3?crid=2PB7AZC22T1L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hKlhf5XaRNHR52UQsn5j4GzAcISvHs1pF3hSRl0lHom0xoW9nO9DhOUjYymytYuGrqcliYuS0bfUy04_Jb65AVSPMb0evW9xpLnk63xNJCl1B8eL1XRBNRBiuwCFU0oFc-zpUpc9gZAqw7Hp2GXByLhBdzwM4XYlYBiZy3_4xzUaEmVPFGhUeZR1nXhIWqffbvehj58dd1mZ5QA2QR8FHg.Z7MJz67tCQrFXt4nDYy2FWIM4RCL2Sfs9CgbVm0djmo&dib_tag=se&keywords=mongar%2B2%2BUL&qid=1774363220&s=sports&sprefix=mongar%2B2%2Bul%2Csports%2C347&sr=1-10&th=1&psc=1) 2 Pro £155
With its back into the wind and larger 23cm pegs, my Cloud Up 2 was absolutely fine in 20-30 mph wind with bigger guests.
As you said, I would worry about wind hitting it at different areas.
Anyone buying any tent and using it in an exposed area should learn how to “properly” set up their tent, as this makes a huge difference to how it copes with the weather.
It's a free standing kinda 3.25 season version of the cloudup. I prefer it because the 1P isn't free standing. The bigger 2Pro is actually easier and faster to setup. Also, I mostly solo backpack and bikepack with my dog so a big 1 person is ideal. Dog, me, gear have plenty of space. The 1P actually has a lot of space but it's not wide enough for 2 pads, which is an issue in colder weather. Packed size and weight isn't too much different either between the Cloudup 2Pro and 1P.
The naturehike Cloud Up is super long. The solo is longer than the multiple person. Which is odd and probably why it's not much lighter than the 2 man. I am 5'10 and have like 1-2ft (not 2ft, but more than a foot) at the base of it below my pad. I was able to get a dog (no pad) on one side, most of my gear on the other and at the foot of the tent. It was a little tight but I am amazed how big it was.
I use a past tense because it's now a loaner. My current dog won't sleep on the ground, so I needed a two man (also a nature hike) which I use. It's a bit shorter for sure but fits two pads and all our gear.
I agree, but would add that Cloud Up Pro 2 weighs only about 1.5 kg, while Lanshan 2 is about 1 kg. So quite massive weight savings with going for either of these.
They are of course more expensive and might take some time to arrive (but likely can be shipped from within EU). But if future adventures are likely, these tents are very good to consider. I would also check if they are available used. Also, if often hiking with two people, I would look into 3 person tents. Unfortunately, Cloud Up is not available in Pro version for 3 people, but with 2.4 kg and more room is still a decent option. 3F UL offers QingKong 3 at similar weight, but two entrances. On the other hand, these 3 person tents may stretch the budget too much, so checking used market is recommended if it is a thing in OP’s region.
If OP goes only for one overnight hike, just get the decathlon tent, no need to spend a dime more.
I have a Cloud Up 2 tent. It’s 210cm long and weighs 1.8kg all up. Costs $230. Decent tent. Has good reviews. I like it. Plenty of room with my long double wide sleeping pad.
Have a look at 12foot hammock set ups if where you will be hiking has trees. Way more comfortable than sleeping in a tent! PM me if you want advice on hammocks.
I still have my Northface StarLight, it looks just like your Tadpole. I am not sure the different; but anyway... I have the same problem as you do. It is a bit heavy for solo camp or backpacking. I do not want to spend more than $200 for it, since I only go backpacking maybe 1 or 2 a year. Also I have other gears want to get. So I end up got NatureHike Cloud Up Pro from Amazon. It is close to 3lb with everything. It is free standing. I do wish the entry is on the side for easy access; but it is not big deal. Good luck.
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