If you don't mind splashing some cash I highly recommend the tarptent scarp 1.
You have 2 vestibules and an adjustable inner size. The scarp also uses 5 struts at each end to stop the fly from ever touching your face. I'm only 5'7 but I'm able to kneel on my big agnes rapide SL sleeping pad and barely touch my head off the inner.
The pack size of the tent is the hardest part to adjust to. The pack length is 46cm, I slide it into the side pocket of my tent with no issues so far.
I bought the Ultra TNT version of the tent but if I was to ever replace it I would just get the silnylon version. The Ultra TNT version uses magnets to hold the fly door open and they are just not strong enough.
Otherwise the tent is perfect imo.
Have you considered the Tarptent Scarp 1?
I quite like it. I use it on my winter climbing trips, sometimes with, sometimes without the crossing poles. They don’t increase the strength, just maintain its volume under stress (wind/snow). It’s not bothered by 50mph winds, haven’t gone above 60 with it though, I still prefer to find somewhere sheltered.
The only downsides in my books are the inner door toggles are shite for gloves, so I added my own, and its packed size/shape took some getting used to. It felt faffy at first but all 4 season tents have a process that’s best followed for good reason. I can be out a snowstorm in 10 minutes.
I actually find myself using it over my X-Mid in the summer if wind is likely. If you look at my posts here you’ll see it in all seasons and all forms, from minimal to full poles and guys.
My pal and I have both used Scarp 1s in Scotland for years, inc CWT, ridge/mountain camps. Still going strong, (tents more than us lol), deeply satisfying, bombproof. Cheaper and lighter than the Hillebergs, which I did consider at the time of purchase.
Tarptent makes tents that do not require trekking poles and are double walled. I have the Scarp 1, and it can be free standing if you add the optional cross poles.
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