SlingFin - Portal 1

I haven't used a CS but per the photos it has a decently long crossbar but not all the way to making the sidewall vertical like the X-Dome. It looks like it stops about 4" shy. The bigger difference is that the CS is shorter (interior height of 38" vs 42"). So approximately the comparison is a vertical 42" door versus a sloping 38" door. That would likely be a noticeable difference. Something better than the CS for ease of access that is in stock now is the SlingFin Portal 1. That has vertical sidewalls and a 41" tall interior, so it would be almost as tall as the X-Dome.

Thanks, that goes on to the list! The Portal 1P looks ... quite similar to the Dome 1P, to be honest. With the HD poles, some headroom is lost though right, because it lacks the swivel at the top? Or can the one from the regular poles be reused? The 2P looked nice (much more space, 7cm more head room, only +180g!) until I noticed that they have shortened the floor :-/

I think the Slingfin portal is worth every penny. You can also get the heavy duty pole set if the winds are really high. If you can find a reseller or order directly it’s worth it.

You can pitch fly first if you have the footprint. I just pitched it inner first and did so quickly and I didn’t have much of a problem. The tent did extremely well in Iceland and has done well for me here in the states.

I had 14 hours of rain in Iceland this year with zero issues. The sil/sil fly handled it extremely well. The fly dries quickly as well. Had winds of 45 mph as well and it was a rock. Bomber tent

I did. I’m sure it would have been ok with the standard poles but I opted for the piece of mind. My tent didn’t move.

Slingfin portal 1p (get the heavy duty pole set for bad weather). I used it on the Laugevegar trail and the winds were consistent 50mph and the tent was bomber.

I don’t notice any difference in headroom. With the design choices they made it’s a rock solid tent and the interior guylines are not a gimmick, they stabilize the tent. Outrigger attachments do exactly what they are intended to do. It all works together very nicely. Obviously I am a Slingfin fanboy but it’s seriously a great tent.

Slingfin Portal 1p is above the budget but is bombproof and still lightweight. Buy once cry once as you said

Worth every penny. I’m a huge Slingfin fan

Second the Slingfin Portal! Easy setup, comfy, effing bombproof!

Check out the sling fin portal. Not ultralight but not much different than the hubba hub a

It’s pretty bomb proof, especially with trekking poles for the weight. I had it in a bad storm in AL a couple weeks ago and it handled it well. Taking it out in bears ear on Tuesday. Expecting high winds. Glad I have it