Hammerhead 2 has two great features
1) Doors and vestibules on each long side of the tent! No crawling over someone else to get in and out.
2) The zip-off solid panels under the mesh parts are also terrific for multi-season use. You can unzip and roll them back right inside the tent.
Apex II by Eureka
I have the apex II by Eureka, I have used it for several years and love it. Campmor.com usually has them reasonable. I also have a 1 man tent by Eureka that I like and use a lot.
REI Half Dome
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I have used the half dome for several years now through some of the nastiest stuff and it still is the best I've used for it's size. I've owned Keltys and and others all of them I liked, but the REI 1/2 dome has really shined when it needed to. Two doors a real plus with ample vestibule space, and great wind and rain proofing. No matter what any manufacture states I always seam seal ALL my tents. And use a footprint of some kind.
MSR Hubba Hubba
or Hubba Hubba HP.
Jim
I still like
the Eureka Timberline 2. Pitches fast, simple, dry, room to read and store clothes. Even more dry space with the XT or an added vestibule. (Its great for one and a little too cozy for two adult males but, as mentioned, what two man isn’t?) What more does one want in a tent?
And they sure pitch fast. That’s what really keeps me coming back to Timberlines. How often do we paddle through cloudy threatening days? A few sprinkles, then a few more. Maybe ought to make camp but none looks really good so we push on a bit more until it really starts getting nasty out… And then I want that tent up and FAST.
I really hate threading poles through sleeves in the rain and wind. On wet sand… The inside often gets pretty damp before the fly is even rigged. Timberlines are faster than anything I know of from my own experience. Tie those plastic “bones” to the tent so they don’t get lost and are always handy. There’s a reason they’ve been selling well for thirty years.
EMS Star 2+
Two doors, two vestibules, ground tarp, decent rain fly, nice mesh top for warm nights with no rain expected. Can be had for 150 or less. Really comfy for one and a dog, serviceable for two average sized humans, and less than 5 pounds with all equipment.
GoLite Shangri-La 3
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This has been a great tent. Super light weight, really durable, comes in components so you do not have to bring all peices and can handle tons of weather. It is a really nice tent for sure.
http://www.golite.com/Product/ProdDetail.aspx?p=370003110&mc=154&t=&lat=
Gavin
try another link
that one is a Catch 22.
I have two, two people tents that I use
for just me.
One is a Eureka Timberline BP tent (purchased at an estate sale for $18). Very cozy inside.
The other is an Alps Mountaineering tent (for 2) with 2 vestibules.
Both are very easy to set up with no sleeves for your poles.
Lay out your ground cloth, put tent on top, lay the poles on top of tent, put tent corner points into the end of your poles, then clip, clip, clip and you’re set to put on your tent top (dang! Can’t think of the word). Takes about 5-7 minutes to put it up. Not bad for an older lady.
Tents weigh about 6-7#'s. Use them as 3 season.
If you’re on a tight budget
This one is $19.95 in the hardcopy catalog:
http://www.majorsurplus.com/Willowbend-Trail-Tent-P14835.aspx
REI Quarterdome T2
I’ve had mine for a couple of years now and camped in torrential rain, on a beach, in 26 degree temps and in blistering heat.
I added a footprint and better stakes to it, that was it.
For “luxury” camping experience, twin airbed just fits - and not much else. For boat camping, a thermarest.
I used to have something that floppy
but a BWCA wind and rainstorm shredded it.
Back in 1973. Thats about the time I found out that a bargain is not a bargain.
The badside is we had a child…two years old. It was not a wise purchase.
This one is proven more than any…
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around the world, different climates, altitudes & weather conditions.
http://www.eurekamilitarytents.com/tents/combat.html
If you yuppies could get over the fact that it is a military tent, and that it is green, then you will e good to go!!!! Do a search & you will not have to pay government pricing. I got mine for $129. I have had it for over ten years of sturdy use in the summer & winter.
If you are that concerned of it being "military" (oooooo scarey!), you can get the Eureka Outfitter 4
Here is the Eureka website:
http://www.eurekatent.com/
Paddle easy,
Coffee
If not, then I would suggest the…
Eureka Apex series. I had the Apex3XTA. Sold it to a member here on p.net. I think he was/is from Idaho?? Can’t really remember as it was 6-7 years ago.
Great tent, a little small for 3, just right for 2 and PERFECT for 1…
Only bad thing I can say about it is it is YELLOW. I say that partially because it doesn’t blend or conceal your location. BUT mostly because if you are the type that likes to sleep in in the morning, THIS IS NOT THE TENT FOR YOU!!!
The yellow material intensifies the brightness of the sun x1000. Kinda like waking up with a horrible hangover.
Paddle easy,
Coffee
Camouflage tents are for rednecks…
nm…
It comes in…
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green on one side & tan on the other side (fly... The tent itself is tan.). The newer models come in camoflauge on one side & tan on the other.
PLUS!! When you use the fly over the tent, it is pitch black inside & no light escapes the tent (no shadow puppets...lol).
You can use the tent, the fly, the tent & the fly or you can use the tent & the fly as two separate shelters- for the whole system is waterproof.
Paddle easy,
Coffee
I will second that
I set out a massive thunderstorm on the Wisconsin river in my Clip Flashlite. It didn’t budge or leak a drop. Very impressive. she stood up to heavy winds and I slept like a baby.
Another Vote for MSR Hubba Hubba
I’ve had mine for about four years now. Great ventilation. Yes, it can get a bit breezy in cold, windy conditions. I usually just pile up some stuff on the side of the tent the wind is coming from and that usually takes care of it. For example, just came back from a trip out west and we got down to about 40 degrees a couple of nights. The tent was fine – with my little “wall.”
Brasil Brazil heaven
All Alps, all on sale
http://www.rei.com/outlet/search?vcat=OUTLET_SEARCH&query=alps+tent&button.x=0&button.y=0
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Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight
I had a Sierra Designs Clip tent for years. Loved it, but finally sold it for a free standing tent. Where I camp (either sandy beaches or camp grounds with a gravel substrate), tent stakes are a pain in the behind. I prefer something that will stand on its own, and tie it down (to surrounding logs) or use ‘snow stakes’ filled with sand instead. Certainly you can’t beat a SD Clip tent for sheer beauty. Was sad to see it go.