I am section hiking the AT in late October-early November. I am likely doing Springer to Franklin,NC in about a 10 day period. Last minute my husband isn't coming, so I am scrambling to get a ultralight 1 man tent (amongst other panics about solo hiking).

I've done just a tarp with some trekking poles on a section in Tennessee and it was awful (black flys galore) and bivys are a bit confining. I don't think I want to do try hammocks either as I get cold very easily.

I was thinking about the Nemo Veda 1P, any thoughts? I want to keep the weight as low as possible without spending more than about $300. Also I am very tall, so I want some extra height to sit up.

Plus any other solo hiking nuggets of wisdom would be great smile