Missing tent?

How about LightHeart Gear?
http://www.lightheartgear.com

Thanks Brett, i should have made myself clearer. By sleeping between 2 trekking poles, i meant actually exactly like the shangri la 1 or 2. The advantage here is great height at head and foot end

Tarptent Stratospire

Offerings from Six Moon Design

Thanks Ken. You probably posted as i wrote the above…

I did. I agree that what you are looking for is missing.

To be very clear… ;-)

I'm talking about a design like

-BD Beta Light
-Shangri La 1/2
-Yama Mountain Gear Terraform 1P/2P

but with door placed on the long side

Sorry, i should have mad myself more clear

/Peter

-Ken Wrote: "I did. I agree that what you are looking for is missing"

I don't get why nobody makes this, this would be a great design IMO

MSR Missing Link is as close as I have seen

The MSR Trekker/Walrus Trekker did this

Also, the Darche Hybrid from Australia fits the bill

I really like this idea, but other than the MSR missing link, I think it would be difficult to get in and out without getting water inside when it's raining.

I wonder if you had something like the trekker with the insert, but the entry side of the insert is solid material, and the rain fly is short like the MSR missing link?

Up front I'll admit that I don't own either of these two shelters (yet) so my opinion is just based on reading BPL and other reviews.

I've pondered this concept as well. I'm 6'3" so a normal single pole Hexamid/Duo mid is a little short for me. It seems that I'm stuck with a variety of two pole designs unless I commit to the Megalight, Supermid, Trailstar, or Hexamid Long.

Even if there was a two pole Duomid offering, I would still have to deal with precipitation entering my shelter whenever the door is opened.

The SL2, Betalight, etc seem to accommodate my height better but when sharing the shelter, getting in and out seems to be more cumbersome.

I've pondered making a mock one out of cotton just to see if the design would work before trying it with silnylon. Figure I could disassemble it and use the cotton pieces as a template.

If someone would just offer a 5 oz double wall tent with an integrated hair jell dispenser it would really make my life so much easier.

I had the MSR Trekker and sold it without ever using it other than in my backyard. When battened down it is a small pup tent and when opened up on the side to create some space, it is vulnerable to the weather without some of the advantages of a tarp. I supposed that's why it was on the market very little and then didn't sell well. But like you, I was looking for a side-opening tent/tarp.

Yeah, was thinking Missing Link, though it is not made any more. I have one, and like it pretty well. I don't think anyone ever copied it to my knowledge. Bet it might be a reasonable DIY.

Cabelas and Sportsman's Guide make a Bivouac Tent that is side entry

Sportsman's Guide used to make a smaller version as well –

The Missing Link awning is larger than appears in those photos. Google "msr missing link" images and you'll find all sorts of photos. MSR likes tougher materials— this design could be much lighter I think. I like the door design for ventilation; you can leave just the top open and there is a big mesh vent at the rear.

No side opening, but the Big Agnes Scout UL2 is crazy looking…

Trail Weight 1lb 9oz
Packed Weight 2lb
Footprint Weight 5oz

Dual trekking pole setup, sleep between the poles, and entry/exit tent lengthwise?

Tarptent StratoSpire2

Ken
Yes a saw that but I know from experience that a lot of folk don't click on links or search particularly when not familiar with a brand.

BTW, I understand that Peter is after one with the poles at head and foot end not on the sides but having the poles there and the door/s on the long side I think results in a much less weather-worthy shelter and or a rain exposed floor when the door is open.
( to be a bit more specific, a 6-7' long unsupported panel into the wind puts a lot of stress onto the zip)

Tried that Franco.

The SeekOutside LBO can do this in various configurations.

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LBO with Tarp and Vest only

LBO Base and Vestibule

Thank you guys. As always, i'm amazed at the enthusiasm and good atmosphere here!

A lot of interesting tents and nice to see that i'm not the only one pondering about this type of tent.

It's obvious to me that what i had in mind leaves a lot to be desired in terms of storm-worthiness and keeping rain out.

@Ken and Franco – Haha! i like your persistence regarding the Tarptent StratoSpire!
;-)

And in the light of what I've learned from this thread, i see it as a very interesting "Twisted" Shangri La 1…i'll have to look more into this tent.

/Peter

have a nice weekend!