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Finally got round to using my OEX Phoxx 1v2 which I bought second hand last summer, in my first attempt at a bike-powered camping trip. It was a bit of a fail, as these tents are tiny, not much more room than a hooped bivvy. Turns out I get very claustrophobic and couldn't sleep at all due to panic / anxiety about being so enclosed, which I was not expecting. Also the fact that it's impossible to get in and out of in the rain without letting water into the sleeping area.
Sooooo I'm now thinking of getting an Alpkit Viso 2 which looks a lot less claustrophobic and the porch area looks ideal for keeping stuff dry. It's obviously not light weight, but it's listed as a backpacking tent so I'm assuming I could squeeze it into a pannier, maybe split into smaller bags and without the porch ground sheet. Also opens up the potential for trips with my partner if she can be convinced... Will I regret this? Maybe a middle ground option that ticks spacious and light weight boxes?