Double Rainbow, Lunar Duo, or Nallo 2 what would you choose?

The all have their strong points. Nallo probably best in really bad weather, Lunar Duo the roomiest while being light, DR better choice for a lightweight in wind. If I was in a DR with 2 people, I would want one of them to be my fiancee.

Process of elimination…

1. Don't camp in winter? For most all 3-season camping, the Nallo would be an overkill — unless you want to carry more weight to build character. One down, 2 to go.

2. Don't camp in really humid places? Then either DR or LD will be fine. Still 2 to go.

3. If you prefer wider space for two — then pick LD. In "bathtub mode" — meaning the sides of the floor clipped up to prevent water from coming into the tent — the DR is only 48" wide — not much more than two standard pads side by side. Can't remember exactly, but the DR is much wider — and thus giving you two more room to move about.

Thanks for the feedback, I am 6'2" and require a NeoAir Large, my gal is 5'4" and will most likely be using a NeoAir Medium. Is Lunar Duo the way to go? Iowa/Minnesota is awfully humid in the summer. Does the velcro on the Double Rainbow bother anyone? I see the LD uses zippers which is more appealing to me. Thoughts? A single-wall tent seems so naked to me, then again I am new to UL scene.

I own a DR. Unless there's inclement weather I don't even secure both sides of the awning; I like the airiness of that configuration, which helps with condensation. Securing the beaks/awnings with the velcro only takes a few moments. Both doors of inner mesh tent close with zippers.

Here's an illustrative picture:

Lunar Duo isn't bad for the weight. My wife, who never carries anything but cosmetics, clothes, and sleeping bag, thinks this tent is way too tiny, because she can't stand up inside.

Decisions, decisions…

Nallo 2 is a bomber tent but overkill unless camping in serious weather.
I camped with a 6'2" friend and lengthwise it was hard for him to avoid the end and hence inner touching the outer and condensation coming through onto his bag. Plus he was only on a Thermarest 3 – the extra height of the Neoair would make it even harder for you.
Plus (and this is just whining) the Nallo2 was just a bit harder to setup a perfect pitch than I though it should be.

Hope this helps.

I sold my Nallo 2 and now have a Kaitum. The vertical entrances of the two doors allows 6+ footers plenty of room, length-wise. Plus, the vestibules can roll up to the hoop on each end, providing superb ventilation in warmer weather. Granted, it weighs more than the Nallo, but the ventilation is much better with the Kaitum. It is a very versatile tent.

DISCLAIMER: I am an authorized Hilleberg retailer.

I have personally owned and tested 8 Hilleberg tents over the last 6 years and love their quality, but they may or may not be overkill for your application, depending on where and what environments you plan to be out in.

Personally I'd take a TarpTent Scarp 2 over the Double Rainbow. Plus you can get a summer netting body and a winter ripstop body for it.

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Nuff Said…

I have a DR and have seen the Duo up close. If you want room, go with the Duo.

Me too. With the Scarp 2 you still have the two doors/vestibules plus lots of headroom as well as floor space.
Franco
Tip. The Scarp 2 is 52" wide and 82" long. All of that space is usable (IE 15" min height , the side walls are also vertical)

Disclaimer : I like Tarptents…

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@ Franco – The ultimate understatement! Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Camping with your fiancee, huh?
If you want really great sex, choose the lunar duo.

"If you want really great sex, choose the lunar duo."

Nah – try a hammock.

I am still in shock that the Nallo was even mentioned with the DR and LD. Apples to fig newtons.

"I am still in shock that the Nallo was even mentioned with the DR and LD. Apples to fig newtons."

I am a newb, you should know that by my question…

Great sex, fig newtons and gear – pardon me is this heaven?

Scratch that – obviously not heaven – beer has not been mentioned.

BTW I'd go for the LD

Okay – sorry. Did not imply that you were a 'newb.'

Essentially the Nallo 2 is a 4 season (although more a winter shelter for most NA treks) that is ideal for multi-day expeditions. It lacks ventilation for three season use, in my opinion, but is very strong and can take a lot of snow load. Excellent performance in high winds. It is a double walled shelter.

The DR and LD are ideal for 3 season treks and offer superb space to weight ratios. Single walled and not as strong but cheaper. The LD is huge!

Are you looking for a 4 season 'bomber' type shelter?

David, he did say that he doesn't camp in winter.

Jonathan,
BEER!

If you believe what the Hammockers all say, you can use them anywhere.

;)

David — you're making absolutely no sense. G Spot getting to ya? :)

I just recently bought the LD and my criteria was pretty much like yours. Mainly for me and the wife, and she wanted some room, but more importantly, she wanted it to be bug proof. I researched all and finally decided on the LD. I received it, this winter, haven't even set it up yet, but laid it out in the living room, was blown away by how big it really is. I'll be using it for the main 3 seasons, but I can see with good guying and stakes, you could push this tent. It stakes close to the ground, and has a great shape. Good luck!