Tarptent - Notch

I have an older Notch. Very solid tent except in sandy soil.

I camp in the whites all the time with the Tarptent Notch. I hate camping on the platforms, but it's still pretty easy to set up. There are eye bolts on the sides of the platforms and large rocks are laying around to stake out the inner side. I usually stealth camp or just beg the caretaker to let me set up on the dirt area. Works most of the time.

I think it's a good option (I like my tarptent Notch), but OP is looking for the most compact and I'd think the 10D of the GG The One would make it slightly more compact. Hard to say since they are different shapes. The difference is probably somewhat negligible

I’ve had good luck with my silnylon TT Notch, which uses only 4 stakes, and doesn’t put a lot of stress on any of them. It’s easy to either use rocks or tie on extra line and use stakes in the ground next to the platform. Also consider Stratospire, which I think can be made somewhat free standing by using poles to spread out the canopy on both ends. Have fun!

Consider Tarptent. I have both the Notch and Protrail and like both for different reasons and applications.

I use the longest V shaped stakes to pitch on the sand, with a rock to back it up if possible. In really high wind, I also move sand around to deflect the wind from going underneath the tarp. My favorite camping spot is on an island in the stLawrence gulf (Île-aux-Lièvres): no bugs because of all the wind!! My 10YO trusty Notch Li has folded in wind or snow, but those situations do need more careful pitching. Or you have another story to tell when you get old🤣.

I thought about the xmid and the Tarptent Dipole. Ended up with the Dipole because I'm tall and I didnt like the large footprint required to set up the Tarptent. I got the 1p and it's huge in the inside (for a ul tent).