Thread: Lightweight tent options

Got a TarpTent StratoSpire2. For us it sleeps 2 comfortably with Exped Long Wide Downmats which are pretty big. That's with the floor sides folded up too.

With the floor folded out flat it's supposed to sleep 3 but it would be damn cosy to say the least haha. Doable though.

Each side has its own vestibule large enough for packs, etc. It was surprisingly hard to find a lightweight tent that could sleep 2 comfortably and had vestibule space for 2 lots of gear. That was our criteria (so my wife can come along). But it's so light as to be a great 1 person tent with room for all gear inside.

You can also use fly seperately or the inner separately if you're confident about no rain (bug proof only).

All up it only weighs 1300grams (with poles) and seems pretty sturdy. Haven't had to test it in anything rough though. I have been really impressed so far and the price wasn't bad either from memory. We seem to pay a lot in NZ for tents that are heavier with less features and room.