I want to add one of these to my arsenal. I’d use it for single use mostly but maybe the occasional trip with my son. Probably going to take it on a fall alpine lake fishing trip. Something that I wouldn’t necessarily need to set up everyday. Also, might take this on an Alaska trip I’m planning in the next couple of years.
The two I’m looking at are the HMG Ultamid 2 ( plus inner ) and the Tarptent Dipole 2 Li w/inner liner ( I know the liner isn’t available now but a birdie said it would be soon ).
My thought on both:
The utlamid seems to be simpler to setup, has more room, and thicker? dcf ( 0.75 compared to 0.5 ). That last one is particular a good thing if going to Alaska ( look up skurka + dcf + hail, that was 0.5 ). Subjective, but I like the way it looks more. Downside is that it is a foot longer. Not sure how big of a deal that is.
The dipole 2 li can be about a half pound light without the liner, no pole on the inside, end windows seem really cool, and still plenty roomy.
My first impressions is that if I want to take this to Alaska than it’s a no brainer, ultamid2.
Any thoughts?
