Alto TR2 Ultralight Tent with Footprint

For your first tent, stick with freestanding or semi-freestanding since they’re faster to pitch in bad weather, easier on rocky ground and less fussy when you’re tired at the end of a long day. Trekking-pole tents are great once you know exactly what you want but…they’re not automatically better and can be annoying in wind or limited pitch spots From your list, the sweet spot is between the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2, Nemo Mayfly Osmo 2P, Exped Mira II HL, or Sea to Summit Alto TR2 only so spend mid-range, prioritize interior space and weather handling over absolute weight and you’ll be much happier than chasing the lightest tents [11 Best 2 Person Tents for Camping and Backpacking](https://alaskanarrows.com/11-best-2-person-tent-camping-and-backpacking/) for other options as well to vary your choices Cheers!

How big are the people? Me (180cm, 90kg) and my partner (172cm 70kg) fit in an Alto TR2+ comfortably with all our gear inside except cooking stuff, although we probably should have gone for the 3 person as the weight difference isn't that high. It can be pitched outer first and goes up very fast as it's a single pole and semi freestanding. It is not however a tent for hanging around and socialising in and we travel light. It also wouldn't work if either of us were any bigger or taller. Also not cheap. We've not done the WHW with it but done bits of the Cambrian way, Welsh coastal path and various other wet and windy walks of Britain. 

I highly recommend Sea to Summit for tents (or all gear) if you’re looking for quality, lightweight, and even field minimalist, tents that accommodate lots of types of camping. I personally own the 2person Telos Plus and the 2Person Alto which both offer an advantage of ZERO condensation and many methods of set up which accommodate lots of temperatures. Plus, STS offers a lifetime guarantee on their gear which I’ve used multiple times for some of their other items and customer service has always been superb.

Yeah! No joke- I was shocked! I did a 60 mile thru-hike over three passes with the 2p Alto and never woke up wet! Plus, I was able to set up and break down everything under the fly while it rained and stayed dry the whole time! It’s the way the ridge and double wall work together to provide ample airflow. I’m sure there are other tents better suited for car campers that weigh 10-20 pounds but for sub 3 pounds, I’m blown away!

Sea to Summit Alto and it’s pretty great