Star River UL

Naturehike makes the best affordable UL freestanding tents in the market, imho. Their Cloud Up models are their lightest, but also a bit tight/small. However, if you really want the lowest weight, a Cloud Up 2 UL is the way. Otherwise they have e.g. the Star River UL model, which is more spacious. Also, just order them from AliExpress. It's always going to be more expensive to buy them from a reseller in Europe, I've been there, done that, and it's just not worth it. Ordering from Aliexpress is cheaper and actually works pretty well.

Oof yeah. If you already have the Star River, you can't really get a lighter tent without sacrificing something. Either you get a very expensive X-Dome for more space and a lower weight, or you sacrifice some space for a lighter tent. There's also the Star River UL, which is very slightly smaller than the standard Star River and like 500 grams lighter, but that's about the smallest I'm willing to go to get a light freestanding tent. Or if you know someone visiting Canada or the US, ask them to bring you an X-Dome ;)

I like NatureHike products. I have the Naturehike Star River UL 2p and really like it. It's pretty much the same tent as the Dragonfly. Slightly heavier at 3.76 lbs. I was in pouring rain for about 3 hours one evening and didn't have a drop inside. The vestibules have some cool features (make sure to get the UL version for this). I think it was about $200 on eBay when I got it. Quality is great, but I don't guess you get a warranty. I've since converted to trekking pole tents to save weight but the Star River is still my go-to freestanding tent.

I went back and looked and it's not a copy of the Mongar. I thought the Mongar had the X-style tent poles and it doesn't, it's actually the I or H style like the Star River. Oops. Yeah I wish the Star River had the spreader bar that is as wide as the tub but it's narrower. I did a lot of comparison between the Mongar and Star River and tbh, I can't remember now why I went with the Star River. My 2p trekking pole tent is the Nature Link Altair 2 and I really like it. It's 2.75 lbs. It's just like the Six Moons Haven but half pound heavier. My 1p trekking pole is the OV Fortius at 1.6 lbs and I've only used it once for 3 night time, but really likely it. Which one I use just depends on how far I'm hiking and anticipated weather conditions.

I'm my opinion, NatureHike is a great balance of budget and quality. I have the NatureHike Star River UL and it's great. Tbh, I have a bunch of their camping products and they're really good. My tent has held up through a torrential 3 hour downpour and a couple other rains and I didn't get a single drop inside. I always add a dwr coating from day 1, just in case. I also always use a Tyvek or Polycro ground sheet, too. But yeah, no issues, it's made great. The only negative about the Star River is that it narrows as it goes up (the Mongar is better about this) and it's a little heavier (typical for free standing tents). The Star River says it's a 2p, but it's more like a 1.5p... again, typical. I passed over the Cloud up because it's a front entry and I don't care for that. Tbh, I usually take my knockoff Haven 2p trekking pole tent. It's a true 2p tent. The Star River is 3.67 lbs and the Haven is ~2.25, or 2.75 for my knockoff (Nature Link Altair). If I'm really trying to go light, I take my Outdoor Vitals Fortius 1p that weighs 1.6 lbs, iirc. The OV is 1p but widens as it goes up, which makes it feel much larger inside. I use trekking poles and it saves weight to use them instead of tent poles. Anyway, I know that's more than you asked for, but I really like Naturehike products and there's a couple more budget options for you if you want. TOGR (The Outdoor Gear Review in YouTube) does a lot of in-depth reviews on their products as well. He also recommends OneTigris but I haven't used any of their products yet.

Naturehike STAR RIVER™ UL 2-PERSON ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TENT I got mine on AliExpress a year ago for $130 usd. It offers a lot of value. I've taken it on 2 trips so far, no rain yet, just dew. I am totally pleased with it. Easy to setup, breakdown and pack, as its components go in 3 nylon sacks. I put the poles in my frame bag, and the rest in a pannier. The 2 person is the correct size for 1 and all your stuff. I wouldn't recommend for anyone over 6 ft. Good luck.

You can look up the specs online for precise numbers, but I found it to be one of the best bang for your buck tents out there. Quite light weight. I'm totally happy with it, I have read some comments that say the tent Stakes are of a poor quality, but so far I haven't really noticed.

I would go with the Mongar 2 UL. The issue I have with the star River is the way the zipper attaches making it a pain to open and close. It's also more designed for hot weather rather than cold. Both are good tents, but of the ones you mentioned, I'd pick the MongarUL. The only real negative I have with it is the colour (same for the Star River)

I have a naturehike star river and think it's great although it was quite cold when I used it last February. I don't remember there being much of an issue with condensation but that's probably because the whole top half of the tent is a mesh. I'm really interested in your table lamp though, my lantern style one really is too bright to have on the table and this looks like it isn't as blinding. What is it?

Naturehike tents have been my festival or car camping tents for years but the 2p ones make half decent trekking tents too. They’re made in China so it’s not weird to order them from Temu. Personally I got mine from AliExpress and they are higher quality, and thus more likely to last, compared to other similarly priced tents. I think buying one is more environmentally friendly in this way. The most environmentally friendly tent is a secondhand tent but the next best thing is one that will not immediately become landfill.

Will get downvoted but for your frequency of use I'd go with Naturehike. I have a 2 person and 3 person. Years of use at least a couple times a year each and only had to replace some stakes that I lost.