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    braden forrey
    Spectator

    @bforrey

    Locale: Hudson Valley NY

    I am 6'7 and have been using the MLD trailstar and loving it. But I am looking for a fully enclosed UL tent. I looked at the SMD skyscape but they told me I probably wouldnt fit. Any suggestions on a Tent for tall people?

    #1902589
    j lan
    Member

    @justaddfuel

    Locale: MN
    #1902597
    braden forrey
    Spectator

    @bforrey

    Locale: Hudson Valley NY

    That looks like a great option plenty long for me. Thanks for the info. Have you or anyone eles ever use "light hearted gear" before?

    #1902601
    Link .
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    @annapurna

    if you do a forum search there is huge amount of info and peoples reviews,when you do the search it is light heart not hearted and you could look at this also.

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    Andrew Clark
    BPL Member

    @datsclark

    Locale: San Francisco

    I'm just about 6'7" as well. After trying a few options, i ended up with the Shangri-la 1 for my trekking pole option, and a fly creek UL2 for a free standing tent. Both work for me. Most of the 1 person tents are just too short / cramped. The sloping walls eat into the useful space often.

    #1902610
    Jolly Green Giant
    BPL Member

    @regultr

    Locale: www.jolly-green-giant.blogspot.com
    #1902612
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    @annapurna

    or click here for Jolly Green Giants review

    #1902619
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    The Tarptent Rainbow and Stratosphire will fit you without issue.

    #1902629
    Bruce Tolley
    BPL Member

    @btolley

    Locale: San Francisco Bay Area

    +1 to the TT Rainbow.

    I am 6' 2" and there is at least 18 inches extra room in terms of length.

    #1902631
    Ben Wortman
    BPL Member

    @bwortman

    Locale: Nebraska

    The Golite Shangri La 2 would be plenty long. Both with and without the inner nest.

    I am 6'3" and have about a foot extra length

    #1902788
    David Adair
    Spectator

    @davidadair

    Locale: West Dakota

    I have been using a basic silylon Lightheart Solong for about a year. The more I use it the more I am liking it. At 30 sf of floor space it has plenty of space to spread out in. There's usually me, my pack and a smallish dog or two in there. The end struts make the space at the ends usable. At 6' I really don't need all the head room, length or space but I certainly enjoy having it. It is a comfortable tent that doesn't require much in the way of sacrifice for the light weight. In fact it is so civilized it kinda makes me feel like….well uh…like a…like a princess. There I said it, a 200 lb sweaty princess.

    #1902794
    Ole Saether
    BPL Member

    @osaether

    Locale: Norway

    Helsport Ringstind Superlight 1-2: http://www.helsport.no/en/product/TENTS/PRO/Ringstind_Superlight_12

    The total weight of the tent with everything (but without the rep kit) is 33 oz (940 g). I have this tent and I am very pleased with it.

    #1903387
    eric lansford
    BPL Member

    @papasherpa

    Locale: PNW

    I have a LightHeart SoLong with the awning and love it.

    #1903437
    braden forrey
    Spectator

    @bforrey

    Locale: Hudson Valley NY

    Thanks everyone for the great ideas and info it was a big help. Looks like I will probably go with a light heart Solong 6. Those look like a great product. So glad someone out there is taking care of us tall freaks

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