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  • #3438451
    Jason Feng
    BPL Member

    @jason21feng

    Just tested out the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 this weekend, i loved the weight, however the size drove me nuts. It was very small width wise and there was barely any headroom since the tent tapped pretty aggressively. Do people have recommends for other single or double walled tents around or under the 2 pound mark? I would actually prefer options that can use trekking poles.

    Looked at the tarptent MoTrail but it seems quite heavy for something that isn’t freestanding. The Duplex is a little out of my budget, but also seems small with only 45 inches of width.

    #3438459
    Gregory Stein
    BPL Member

    @tauneutrino

    Locale: Upper Galilee

    In my opinion comparing ba fc to zpacks duplex makes little sense.
    First decide if you really need that freestanding feature. If you can live without it you are open to a much broader range of products. There are non cuben shelters which are almost half the price and still very very light.

    #3438462
    John S.
    BPL Member

    @jshann

    Nemo Hornet 2P

    #3438464
    kevperro .
    BPL Member

    @kevperro

    Locale: Washington State

    Big Sky Soul –  Free standing in the 40 ounce range for $290

    http://bigskyproducts.com/big-sky-soul-x2p-tent-ultralight-bargain.aspx

     

    #3438465
    Bob Moulder
    BPL Member

    @bobmny10562

    Locale: Westchester County, NY

    SMD Lunar Duo perhaps.

    #3438466
    Jason Feng
    BPL Member

    @jason21feng

    @tauneutrino I do not need the free standing feature, but I do want a shelter with a inner tent / bug net. What suggestions do you have?

    #3438467
    Jason Feng
    BPL Member

    @jason21feng

    I thought i would clarify by saying that I do not need the freestanding feature of the fly creek, but I do want an inner tent / bug liner and floor.

    #3438469
    Link .
    BPL Member

    @annapurna

    are you saying you want a double wall tent like the fly creek or is a single wall o.k.( I understand that it not being freestanding is fine)

    #3438473
    J R
    BPL Member

    @jringeorgia

    Recent discussion, similar topic:

    https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/best-1-2-person-tent/

     

    Also check out the new releases from TarpTent.

    #3438477
    Duane Hall
    BPL Member

    @pkh

    Locale: Nova Scotia

    I’ve been taking a good look at TarpTent myself, and the Moment DW is intriguing.  Just two pegs, so almost freestanding.

    #3438481
    Franco Darioli
    Spectator

    @franco

    Locale: Gauche, CU.

    I would actually prefer options that can use trekking poles.
    Take a look at the just announced Tarptent Saddle.

    (already suggested but here is the link :https://www.tarptent.com/whatsnew.html)
    Not ready yet but coming out very soon.
    About the same weight as the MoTrail .

    A feature that some will like is that the fly doors don’t have zippers (they overlap) and if in tight spaces you can eliminate one vestibule and just have that side flat against a bush/tree/wall whatever. Takes 2×25″ wide mats.

    franco@tarptent

    #3438489
    Jason Feng
    BPL Member

    @jason21feng

    @annapurna Not sure, I don’t really have experience with the condensation issues that people typically experience with 1 wall tents. Do you have any opinions one way or the other?


    @franco
    the The Saddle 2 looks promising, I’m going to do a bit more research

    #3438492
    Jeffs Eleven
    BPL Member

    @woodenwizard

    Locale: NePo

    Freestanding is so overrated.

    #3438493
    Link .
    BPL Member

    @annapurna

    If I take a tent( I usually am a tarp person)I take a single wall

    CLEVER HIKER ULTRALIGHT TENTS TARPS AND BIVYS .

    #3438494
    Jason Feng
    BPL Member

    @jason21feng

    @annapurna Does increasing ventilation for 1 wall tents to prevent condensation lead to colder nights?

    #3438497
    Link .
    BPL Member

    @annapurna

    #3438518
    JCH
    BPL Member

    @pastyj-2-2

    At $248 on sale the SMD Lunar Duo seems almost like a no-brainer. That said, Tarptent makes a great product.

    #3438528
    Bob Moulder
    BPL Member

    @bobmny10562

    Locale: Westchester County, NY

    One thing about the Lunar Duo is it’s huge. A 2-person tent that actually accommodates 2 people is a rarity these days. Although I have heard that the TTs are also generously (and realistically) sized as well. For the rare times that I need a 2-person tent  I might just get a Lunar Duo.

    #3438529
    Bob Moulder
    BPL Member

    @bobmny10562

    Locale: Westchester County, NY

    …..

    #3438536
    Scott Koons
    BPL Member

    @skoons

    What abt lighthearted gear?  The lighthearted solo appears to be a good choice.  I’ve never been in one but I like the reviews of it.

    #3438549
    J R
    BPL Member

    @jringeorgia

    What abt lighthearted gear?  The lighthearted solo appears to be a good choice.  I’ve never been in one but I like the reviews of it.

    Not the Solo for 2P. It has a lot of room, but the diamond-shaped floor leaves only enough room for 1 to sleep comfortably. Could work for an adult+child or +dog.

    #3438565
    Cameron M
    BPL Member

    @cameronm-aka-backstroke

    Locale: Los Angeles

    For those who are seeking a traditional tent from a mainline manufacturer, the Mountain Hardware Ghost UL 2 might be a better choice than the BA Fly Creek UL 2. Several years ago I bought the Ghost predecessor, the Supermega UL 2, after a side by side comparison with a BA Fly Creek. The big difference is that the tent entrance leans outwards rather than inwards, offering crucial headspace for those of use who are taller than 6 feet. But the OP should consider reading the extensive discussions on this site about single wall tents, cuben fiber, and shaped tarps, before making a decision.

    #3438568
    Thomas Willard
    BPL Member

    @tomw

    Locale: Philadelphia

    If you want a comparable 2P tent with a fly and inner tent, the Nemo Hornet 2P is your best comparison. I have the 1P version and prefer it over the BA Fly Creek. It’s side entry, the peak height is at the optimal position (where you would sit up), and it has more usable space.

    If the OP is asking for a shelter with an inner tent, then half of the suggestions given are eliminated.

    #3438651
    Link .
    BPL Member

    @annapurna

    Jason said he was not sure if he wanted a single or double wall tent that is why I asked him, and he answered

    Not sure, I don’t really have experience with the condensation issues that people typically experience with 1 wall tents. Do you have any opinions one way or the other?

    In the OP he mentions looking at the Mo Trail which is a single wall tent.

    #3438667
    Bob Moulder
    BPL Member

    @bobmny10562

    Locale: Westchester County, NY

    Nothing that I could add to Will Rietveld’s superb article, that’s for sure.

    My experience with single wall shelters (Duplex and Duomid) is that condensation is rarely a big problem and is usually easily managed. Use a bandana, pack towl or sponge to wipe it down occasionally, if needed.

    There are conditions where condensation is going to occur and there’s nothing you can do about it. A couple of years ago I encountered very wet conditions with rain, high humidity and high dew points that caused condensation inside my Duomid which was then dislodged by heavy rain to create misting inside the tent. Fortunately I had decided to bring my synthetic quilt (EE Prodigy) which combined with the occasional wipe-down with my bandana kept it under control.

    Overall, however, not a big problem… definitely not enough for me to carry the extra weight of a double wall.

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