Tarptent - StratoSpire 1

Look at tarptent Stratospire 1 or 2  and buy some Durston poles for it if you dont use trekking poles. You can get a "sidecar" mesh that fits in the vestibule, so your dog has room in the huge vestibule, even in the 1P.

Wow that sucks. I have the Stratospire 1 which is excellent in strong winds from changing directions. But it is a trekking pole tent. The Arcdome 2 (the 1 just came out) is supposed to be better than both and is considered a 4 season tent, but it's heavier

I have the stratospire 1. I like it, VERY good in windy weather. The set up takes a few times to get down, but I like the tent

Agree with the Tarptent recommendation, great tents. StratoSpire is excellent.

One handed PCT thruhiker '22 here. I had the tarptent StratoSpire (2?) Li Amazing tent and you get used to pitching it. First the corners and then you carefully place the trekking pole where it belongs and then pull the whole thing up. Tarp tent also sells poles if you only use less than 2 trekking poles. No matter what tent you're using: practice with a friend to figure out the logic of steps to pitch it. You will find a way I'm absolutely sure. Don't let a tent stop you! Also not pitching a tent is amazing! Doesn't matter how many hands a cowboy camper has. Happy trails my friend!

And you can get a decent quality tent second hand. I got my Stratospire for less than £200 from an Outdoor group on FB.

Models like the Notch, Scarp and Momment have a strong following in the UK where strong winds and plenty of moisture is to be expected. The Stratospire is also a proven wind performer. Worth comparing east coast USA and the UK on the [global wind atlas](https://globalwindatlas.info/en/) as not everyone has normally benign conditions.

StratoSpire is amazing. The vestibule space is incredible and I really like the nice aesthetic shape of the tent. Way more interesting than the X-Mid that everybody seems to have nowadays. :-)