You really need to go to a good outdoor gear shop (or a few shops), set up a few tents, and get inside 'em. I have to stand up for the Hubba Hubba. I think if you were to get inside it, you would see how spacious it really is. The Hubba as well. I've spent several nights and some pretty rainy days inside both without any issues (your comments about the Hubba series being less-than-roomy shows me you haven't done this yet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />).

Seriously, the only way you are to know what will work best, and for you to be the most satisfied with your purchase is some personal, hands-on experience. Most good outdoor gear shops would love to give you this kind of service (there are some excellent gear shops in your part of the country). By asking folks on this forum, you're going to get some personal opinions, some very good advice, but in the end it's really up to you to decide and in the end you're going to have to live with your choice.

On a side not, buying it from a store that allows returns could be beneficial, but I hate doing this. I feel like a cheat, like I haven't made the true effort to find what I need. Shops, no matter what shop (REI included) is left with a used tent and someone has to deal with it. It's far better as a consumer to make the right decision the first time, if the opportunity to research that item before hand has been available (there are always exceptions to this rule). There are some items that you can only buy online, and in this case you're justified in returning it if it doesn't work out. It really bothers me when people take total advantage of the return policies of the store. I think it is a self-serving behavior that really hurts the bottom line of these shops (the shops, both internet and brick and mortar, know if you're one of these people, I assure you). Why do they do it? Because, in order to compete with online stores and other big-box stores, they are forced to. Please don't perpetuate this type of consumer behavior! Ok, I'll get off my soap-box...

One caution I would warn you against is looking at pictures of tents and relying on a companies reputation. Although this should help start the search, you shouldn't end it here. There are some amazing tents available and to cheat yourself by going with a trendy brand because one of your buddies thinks it's cool could cause you grief in the long run. I'm just saying this because it's happened to me...

Good luck in your search!