Naturehike - Star River UL

Mmm, it's a good tent but not my favorite - especially concerning that the entrance is in the head. Maybe check the new Naturehike Star River UL - it is pretty light, spacious (after all, it's a 2p tent), and the entrance is on the side.

Minimalist setup: 3x3 m cheap tarp: [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/33012906545.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/33012906545.html) \+ mesh bivy (for <185cm tall): [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005005845318962.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005005845318962.html) Coffin-bivy-tent hybrid from OPs photo with improved ventillation (but still no way to get in/out in rain): [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004351946532.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004351946532.html) NH Tagar 1 is great solo tent for people no taller than 175cm. Sub-1.3kg, sub 150$! For taller and duos - Star River 2 UL. UL Solo stove kit: Chitanium mug: [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005006975196483.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005006975196483.html) 25g burner 3000T: [https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005007059666712.html](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005007059666712.html) For 2, go for 900ml chitanium mug and maybe Campingmoon XD 2-F burner. Widesea does great and cheap CCF pads and good minigroundhog stake clones. Don't cheap out on inflatable pad or down sleeping bags tho.

I’ve got the two man nature hike and it’s great, did Lands End > John O’Groats in it and had no issues.

Will depend exactly what you're comfortable with, and how much gear you have, but the Naturehike 2 person tents are pretty much big enough to actually fit two people. Vestibules are substantial. I mention this because I belive they are in stock online (in the UK at least). The Star River is probably better for cold than the Mongar. Very similar design but less mesh in the inner.

Was gifted a 2 person Naturehike easy enough to set up. 1 rain and a couple sprinkles and dry inside. Look for a tent with pole clips for easy assembly. Pushing rods through sleeves can try my patience. Waterproofing a tent is a simple process. Don't let that determine a purchase. Rain fly should cover the entire tent. It also helps keep the warmth in when needed.