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Grumpy_Git
Have just spotted the "new" to me 15D versions of the naturehike Mongar and Star River in a fetching dark blue.
They appear to be Hubba Hubba and copper spur homages to put it mildly, with dual side access/vestibules.
Now I'm trying to decide which to take a punt on.
Mongar is lighter at 1.57kg has dual vents and hanging d-doors as well as a symmetrical ridge line so is two ended, but is full mesh inner.
The Star River is 1.7kg, single vent, 5cm longer inside at 215cm with partial fabric inner for privacy/wind blocking rainbow falling doors and due to falling ridge is single ended.
I'm basically torn between the lighter, better ventilated fly versus the extra 5cm of clearance and the use of fabric on the lower section of the inner tent to block drafts.
Without suggesting any other tents any advice to help me pick? Tent is for late spring to early autumn bike packing, hiking and maybe overnighting with one of the two childs. I use a quilt not a sleeping bag and am currently without a sleeping pad.
Ta People