I do have a long torso and short legs, so when seated I probably sit “taller” than I really am. I don’t know how someone > 6’ tall can sit up inside an Altaplex and not feel claustrophobic.
@JGH super interesting. I’ve been pm-ing with @Brad W regarding the Altaplex since he has one. Somehow I forgot you have the Altaplex too. My only mid experience (this past fall) was setting up a TT Aeon Li in the backyard and putting a 3″ pad in it. As I said, I’m 5′-10,” but like you I’m long in the torso and shorter in the legs. However, I’m not a “chest freezer” lol. I found the Aeon Li too confining, and I say that as someone that finds the Nemo Hornet 1P very liveable/spacious. I can’t imagine the Aeon being a workable shelter for someone over 6′. I sent it back.
I mentioned to Brad that I’ll buy the Altaplex and Pivot Solo, try them out in the backyard (when the snow is gone). I’ll keep the one I like. For me, this purchase will be a “mission specific” tent for a long walk I have in mind, rather than a general backpacking tent. For that the TT Rainbow Li just can’t be beat.
I think I mentioned I’m not a trekking pole guy (I use a Komperdell walking cane – I like having a hand free), but in order to make sense of using a single pole tent, I bought a Komperdell walking staff. It adjusts to 59″ (though can go beyond its two stopping points to easily get to 60″) . https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/127739?csp=a&feat=507761-plalander&gnrefine=1*Color/Style*Black
Obviously the Pivot will require a separate 1 oz pole, but that’s no big deal. If I were sticking with my cane, I’d forgo a single pole tent and stick with the Rainbow. Giving up the liveability of the Rainbow to carry dedicated poles isn’t worth the extra couple ounces. Ditto if I’m living out of a basecamp and doing day hikes where I want a third leg (think scree fields peak bagging).
You still have the Altaplex?
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