This isn't a gram-counting post below. It's a comfort thing.
I'm on a quest for a fast set-up tent that's reasonably light weight. I know there's going to be a tradeoff in weight, but I've hit the point where after a long day of hiking, once the sun's gone down and my fingers are freezing while I'm setting up camp, I just want to sleep. I'm moving away from super ultralight to…to well, I just want a few more comforts.
I've thought about buying a Quecha pop-up tent and swapping out the fabric for cuben fiber, but the size of the circle when collapsed is a bit too wide for me. I own their beach shade and absolutely love it. The extra pound or so is hardly noticable when compared to the ease of setting up and breaking down camp. Yes I'm aware this tent won't handle 60mph winds – I'm not doing that kind of adventuring.
I'm toying with making the bottom of a tent a built-in air mattress so when I roll at night. One less thing to move around on me while I sleep.
I just came accross this tent which looks almost like an umbrella (http://www.tetonsports.com/Outfitter-XXL-Quick-Tent.htm) Outfitter XXL Quick Tent.
The Lightheart Gear SoLong 6 seems nice, but I do beach and snow camping so I don't want anything that requires staking down the corners in order to be secure. I don't use hiking sticks so the frame won't work.
Has anyone had any experience with a fast-set-up tent?
