SlingFin - Portal 3

I didn’t see it mentioned in your post or other comments. But take a look at the slingfin portal. They have it in a 2 and 3 person model. Me and my partner use this in Washington and it stands up to downpours pretty well, and is a solid all rounder for 2 people to share and split the weight. 

There isn’t anything I would actually change. I’m coming from trekking pole single wall tents and this feels like luxury without crazy weight compromises. I will say I know it isn’t cheap but it is definitely very well constructed. I haven’t had any issues with any part of the tent, zipper, guy lines, netting, fabric. It’s all held up super well and I’ve used it in a variety of conditions without really babying it. 

Low cost, low weight, high durability…. you only get to pick 2! I’ve been very happy with my Slingfin Portal. Not the lightest of the ultralights but it’s tough, well engineered, and still pretty darn light. Not cheap though.

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

How about a slingfin portal, those hold up really well in worse weather. If thats your priority.

I've been using slingfin portal and love it for harsh winter and wind! To get lighter you can go with just the fly. Or fly + they sell a bathtub. They even have an optional thicker set of poles. AND there are connectors to add your trekking poles for lateral mid support! Genius... Inside of primary inner there are guy line cross support (you need to remember to use the connectors from inner/pole/outer to actually transfer that load though) Tested the heavy poles for first time a few weekends ago in what was supposed to be insane wind. But then it was actually kind of nice out. Did pick up at night but still probably gusts under 40. Tent barely moved though shit was locked down. Made stick + rock dead man anchors it would be like idk maybe 12+ stakes for all the guy lines I've tried my dcf Hexamid. But snow just sticks on it doesnt slide down. And obviously it's a greenhouse for moisture and small enough that you WILL touch the side and get wet. But if it's really dry and not actively snowing.. My Hexamid has held up in what forecast said was 55 gusts. Took me 30 minutes to pitch. Blew out the door anchor/guy line in the middle of the night. And since it's open got totally covered in dirt and leaves and shit. But it didn't blow over ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and a falling tree didnt kill me. scary af. I'm contemplating the Durston x dome for winter... It would be like 20-30% lighter than slingfin tub + outer i think. BUT if you add on enough guy lines to be similar to slingfin it maybe wouldnt be worth it? IDK i have a consumerism problem for ul lol

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.