Shelter for 1+? Lunar solo / Refuge / Rainbow

I have been experimenting and researching with solo shelters, and finally found a winner in the SMD Wild Oasis. I was debating between the Rainbow, Contrail, and Lunar Solo. The Wo offers plenty of room for me, gear, and my 60 lb Lab/Aussie Sheperd. Even when pitched higher(which takes from the useable space), I had no concern with touching the walls. I really like to leave the zippered entry open as much as possible, that they I can avoid any problems associated with single wall shelters. By doing this I can also make room for my fiance (5'8") easily. At 13 oz the WO is closer in weight to a tarp,+ offers the great weather & bug protection of a tent. Add a polycryo ground sheet, and you have a sweet UL solo shelter, with room for 2, that is nearly half the weight of the others mentioned. Pitch with the pole angled towards the entry as well, and watch the WO turn into a backcountry palace:) I also have just recently became a Tarptent owner. I went with the Squall 2, and at 32 oz for a 2 person, this may be an option as well. You really can't go wrong with any of your considerations; Let us know what you went with and why.

I own a TT Contrail that seems plenty large for me (5' 10" & 180 lbs) so it may be big enough for you and your daughter. I'm sure a German Shepard could sleep in there beside me and I'd still have enough room.

At the moment I'm seriously considering the TT Moment solo tent for its ability to withstand heavier weather than the Contrail, as I've taken more and more to doing windier high altitude trips. But the Moment has less floor space than the Contrail and weight 4 oz. more.

Eric

I definitely would not recommend the Lunar Solo for more than one person. I tried one for me and my 80# mostly Lab Retriever. It was really cramped if we had to shelter from storms rather than just sleep, and the two of us completely overwhelmed the not-altogether-adequate ventilation system, resulting in massive condensation.

The Tarptent Squall 2 is definitely a good option for your situation. It's the same weight as the single Rainbow but has more room, being built for two. And it will fit two adults just fine, so you won't outgrow the tent as your daughter grows. As a solo tent (I've used it as such), it's palatial.

I didn't consider the SMD Refuge because it appears that, with no bathtub floor, the netting perimeter mostly lies on the ground, negating its use for ventilation and making it quite vulnerable to doggie claws. It also doesn't look very wind stable.

I've settled on the Gossamer Gear Squall Classic for me and my dog. It is a Henry Shires (Tarptent) design but manufactured of lighter-weight spinnaker cloth by Gossamer Gear. Ample room for the two of us. I believe it would be a trifle too snug for two adults, but it's fine for one adult and one child or one adult plus sizeable dog. It's a neat looking tent with a very streamlined appearance. It's also extremely pricey and Gossamer Gear (after a year of spinnaker tent fabric shortages) had trouble keeping up with the demand. However, it is in stock right now. I had no condensation inside at all in fog and drizzle on Washington's Olympic Peninsula coast earlier this week. That was without the dog, though, since he's not allowed in the national park.

Thanks for the feedback so far. I will take a closer look at the classic Tarptens. I am surprised the Squall is getting recommended over the Rainbow here, but I guess it is tried and true.