Tarptent looks interesting -- setup might result in divorce however. I may investigate that for my solo shelter.

Based on your advice, and the fact that the perfect tent doesn't exist, and perhaps I can come to terms with that, I'm leaning towards the:

Marmot Limelight 3p (2016 version with vertical walls)

The only problem with this one is the fly zipper (ground level, a long reach from the tent). The fly cover is dayglow orange (unnatural light inside tent). The fly zipper actually has a zipper on each end to allow for quick peeks or even getting out of the tent without having to lay across mud to reach the lower zipper. The day-glow orange isn't a showstopper.

Anyone have experience with the tent from a durability perspective? It's a brand new design with no reviews.

cool,
-edfardos


Edited by edfardos (04/26/16 08:48 PM)