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Nemo wagontop tent, Nemo Roamer dbl mattress.
I think it might be discontinued so it’s a little pricy but I’m 6’2” and love my Nemo Wagontop 4 Person Tent. Can stand straight up right next to the walls, very little incline, and stretch out near the center. Enough room for a queen and twin sized air mattress side by side with walking/standing room and room for gear by the foot. Personally love it as a tall guy that isn’t a fan of crouching over or being on my knees all night long. I know it’s not what you are asking about, but I love it so much I feel bad not recommending it to other tall guys.
It’s just rain right? You’re not gonna melt right? I would suggest next time use a 2P tent with a drop cloth AND a overhead tarp But all that gear, consider at least 3P tent. I like the Nemo stuff
Nemo tents pack pretty small and are light. The new dragonfly seems like a good option. If it’s just you and another person a 2 person might be more than enough space.
Doesn’t help when you’re on top of the mountain in the pouring rain :) Edit this sounds a bit harsh. NEMO makes good tents I’ve owned a couple. These days I just prefer something a bit heavier.
Nemo makes great tents. i have two, one has been with me since 2012 and still works great. i got another one last year with more room cuz i have more dogs. i like that they sell internal floors to keep dogs from making holes with their paws. i also love how easy they are to set up, and how durable the materials seem to be.
Coleman actually makes a decent budget friendly tent that’s perfect for car camping. It’s my recommendation for those that are getting started with camping. For mid range, REI makes great tents. I’m a big fan of their half dome. When I decided to spend money on a good tent, I ran into similar paralysis. I narrowed it down to Big Agnes or Nemo and ended up going with the Nemo due to a thicker floor, since I’d be camping with kids and dogs. I’ve omen very happy with Nemo and have since purchased two more tents.
There are a few shelters that use trekking poles as supports. I have a Nemo that’s about the size as a Nalgene bottle.
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