Used this one person tent for many years. It’s like an old friend. Like a dog drooling, I still get excited when we take it out! But, this tent requires paying close attention to assembly.
Mine does NOT have the color-coded shock cord poles or extender plastic thing, called a “fly-bar” on the top of the inside tent roof making you have more internal headroom. The newer ones have more pockets, some fabric “improvements”,
different carrying bags and higher price tag; but no big whoop. In fact, prefer the “old” bags. For one person, this seems adequate. I use an inflated,
insulated Tensor pad under my bag and a clean towel for shoes at doorway of tent; only wear socks inside tent.
Easily transported; fits horizontally in my pack; took to both desert and cold mountain ecosystems with no problems. Smaller footprint; Not well-ventilated when hot; condensation usual issue. With two packers; easier to disburse items and carry. Do not see many of this brand on the usual National Trail systems…. I do not care for door tie back design; there are better options. I also don’t like the flimsy strings on your tent floor which tie to your fly making the floor space a bit larger. The string’s black hooks take a lot of dexterity to attach to a teeny loop on the fly. Although a good idea, are not practical for clumsy from the cold or fatigue to work well.
There are some internal pockets so you don’t loose stuff in the dark. The two person tent is probably heavier but more roomy for one person; has 2 doors; but space for two questionable. The green fly for a one person is light and easily hangs on a vertical structure while drying off. This tent is pricey and requires, like ALL UL tents, no matter what they say, a lot of care. The UL zippers are fiddly, quiet, but damaged with harsh use. If you are not focused, you will have problems . I also suggest investing in a footprint. Yes, footprint pricey and more to carry, but will save your tent floor and further protect you from creeping ground chill. Holds up to wind and rain; can be guyed out for more stability. Suggest lots of practice setting up and trying it all out. The green fly has to lie just-so with all zippers matched up. I can sit up and dress. When home hang up, inspect, treat zippers and clean. There are probably lighter options available, but this one serves me. I carry the rubber-banded – together shock-poles in one secured backpack outside side pocket; stakes for all substrate conditions in another; or have your partner carry items; also carefully secured. Suggest setting up in daylight and coating with a Nik-Wax treatment; practice many times at home first. Buy stronger stakes on-line. Enclosed stakes are just ok. I am a 5’5” 118# female so I have some storage for clothes, water or pack in this one person tent. Still, not a lot of extra space. When this one finally croaks; I’ll likely “look around” and maybe purchase a Durston 1x pro; probably buy this brand again. It’s easy.
