I would like some advice with my tent choice between a Tarptent Stratospire 2 and a Six Moon Designs Haven with nettent. I am really hoping someone who has experience with both of these tents can weigh in, but I haven't seen anyone who has during my searches across different forums.

A little about me: I will mostly be hiking in the MidAtlantic region, usually April through October (30-90 degree nights). I like the versatility of these two tents between setting up just the net, or fly or both.

Most of my trips are 2-3 nights, but I would like to take a week long trip out west in the near future.

I will primarily use this as a shelter for two, but will take it on the occasional solo trip. I am 5'6" and my hiking buddy is ~5'10", both fairly fit.

I do not hike with poles, so I would have to purchase the optional pole sets for either tent. I may make the transition to hiking with poles, but I am not quite there yet.

Budget is not a huge issue, but I think I would like to stay around 350 total (which both of these are). I am intrigued by the Cuben version of the SMD tent, but it doesn't seem worth it to spend $300 extra for something I use a handful of times a year (5 in a good year?). If there is an overwhelming benefit to Cuben, I wouldn't rule it out.

It appears that either is a fine choice, and I am leaning towards the SS2 at the moment, but that seems to waiver every other day.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Don't have any real thoughts on either; both are made well from what I've seen. Cuben material can be noisy in the rain. Something to think about 'thou you could just wear earplugs if you are noise sensitive I suppose.

Chris

My wife and I have been using a Haven for 3 years. It has plenty of room for two people. We have the silnylon version. However I am purchasing a Stratospire 2 for our trip to Patagonia in March. I think its' configuration will handle heavy winds better.
That being said, we will probably still keep the Haven since it is lighter. We have used the Haven on the West Coast Trail, Wind River range, Superior Hiking trail and the Blue Lakes area of Colorado and have never been disappointed.It is a really good tent.