Indus 2

SlingFin backpacker here. The Portal and Indus are both great tents. Given the wind conditions you’re out in, the Indus might be a bit more comfortable w the solid material walls but both are rock solid. If budget is truly no object, a couple additional SlingFin bits you might find useful: 1. The Indus is based on their Crossbow tent which I use regularly and is absolutely bomber, particularly with the trekking pole reinforcement. The Crossbow is also about a pound lighter packed-in, primarily from lighter weight materials, but also $150 or so more expensive. If wind is a concern more than terrain, I’d give the Crossbow a look too. 2. There’s a mesh body available for both the Indus and Crossbow which provides a lighter/airier experience for spring/summer camping. 3. If you really aren’t a fan of sleeves, the Crossbow can convert to using a clip based system and the clips ship with the tent so no additional parts purchase needed. Good luck with whatever you end up buying.

I have a slingfin 2 and love it for myself (not that I've been able to get out and use it much). I have only ever used it myself but apparently it can be a squeeze to fit 2 sleeping pads inside without it crossing over (I guess the 3 should be fine and more room for 2 people) since the feet tapers inwards a little bit. Others who have used the 2/3 and slept with others in the tent, please respond so others eyeing up this tent can know if what I said is correct or not

As a guy who owns two Tarptents and a Slingfin this is the right answer. Only reason I don’t own one is because the others are still great and it would be wasteful to buy another tent

The xmid 2 is pretty solid if you use all guy points. If you want something sturdier that you can take into the mountains, look at sling fin.

I love my Slingfin tent. Dual doors, they make a lightweight option. Company started from the MSI tent designer who wanted to change the expedition designs and MSI said no.

Slingfin. Bombproof, and thoroughly wind tested.

I was just going to recommend Eureka! Tents but they no longer exist. My family had those when I was growing up (90% BWCA trips) and I had one recently that went through the wringer and never caused any trouble. Big Agnes and Northface have been very good for me over the years. I've moved on to Slingfin but they don't make a four person other than a dedicated hot tent.