Free standing, 2P, dual wall, sold inner tent – does it exist?

Hilleberg Unna comes to mind immediately.

Big Sky
Vango Force Ten
Terranova
Exped

Thanks for the suggestions, the Unna is a 1p tent. In general they are very heavy though…

The Big Sky Chinook 2P looks great, didn’t have it in mind… especially since you can use it with 2 or 3 poles. Big Sky revolution might also be an option…

Does anyone have experience with the Big Sky, specifically Chinook tents?

They, also the 1P version, look like good alternatives to hilleberg, etc

What about a Locus Gear Djedi? I love mine but admit it’s expensive.

That’s a single wall tent… and yes very expensive

I’ve used the Big Sky Revolution and Mirage and find that the quality of construction and attention to detail is as good as any. They are well thought out designs, incredibly easy to set up, and found their two person roomy enough for two. In the Sierra the hybrid Mirage had minimal if any condensation and both the Mirage and Revolution have very taut pitches without any fuss. If not expecting any significant snow load I believe the Revolution would work well for you.

4.5 out of your 6… MSR Access 2?

What I don’t like about the MSR Access 2 is that I cannot pitch it fly first, this can be a problem in bad weather… I prefer a sleeve design or outer frame in this case, that’s why the Big Sky tents looked nice.

True about access tent, however it is not all mesh inner like a regular double wall tent. I just picked up an access 1, and there is a very small section of mesh, otherwise it is all solid. I can not vouche for it just yet, but I will get some use this upcoming winter. And it does set up so quickly and easy. I will play with it in the rain, as that may be more a concern then snow..

Dan Durston’s tent (maybe called apex 2?) ticks most of your boxes. He’s a member here; you can search this site for a link.

I think the Big Sky Revolution or Chinook would work well for you. They are comfortable and well-made tents, just check with customer service about stock before buying. The Hilleberg Niak and Tarptent Scarp 2 could be other options.

There’s also this Tara Poky tent: https://www.tarapoky.com/product/pretents-ridgeline/

No experience with it and it does look a little small for 2 people.

Dan Durston’s 2-person tent (the X-Mid 2P) ticks very few of the OP’s boxes. It’s not freestanding, it doesn’t have a solid inner, and it doesn’t have a small footprint. This recommendation does not make sense to me.

This recommendation does not make sense to me.

oops you’re right! lack of coffee had me picturing another tent.

Tarptent Scarp 2 with crossing poles and solid inner

Don’t forget about SlingFin.  The CrossBow 2 might fit your needs as well.

Nemo Kunai 2P.

Slingfin Portal?  Or did I miss a criteria?

The Slingfin Crossbow 2 is not available until spring 2021 it seems. However, can it be pitched fly first/attached as well?

I really like the dimension of the Nemo Kunai 2p as it’s more rectangular than other tents due to the front opening. I mostly camp in narrow places where this is better than a wide tent. However, I assume it cannot be pitched with the fly already attached.

The Slingfin Portal 2 fly is also added at the end…

I have the portal preordered and coming in december sometime.  Will give som reports.

What was the outcome of this thread.? I am now on a search for the same kind of tent although I am OK with large vestibules and need the tent to be fairly stable in wind and resistant to spindrift (snow camping) and blowing sand (camping along coast in winter).

Looks like the choice came down to Slingfin Portal vs Bigsky Revolution or Chinook vs Nemo Kunai.

Slingfin Crossbow 2 with solid inner. Fairly light (~ 4Lbs and bit), sturdy in the wind, great vestibules.

Portal has all mesh inner..not as warm when it’s cold and windy and/or blowing spindrift and/or dust.

@ Paul

Thanks. Yes that is what I was from reading the thread and checking various websites.  Big Sky still seems challenged on availability of certain models.  Some of the Big Agnes 4 season tents while relatively affordable, at 80 inches long are too short and have too many features for my intended uses.I have not seen that many reviews though.

Yes. Hilleberg Allak.