You've probably got one by now, but... I eventually plumped for the Helsport Ringstind 2 man. I got it a bit cheaper than list, but it was still a fair whack.
I used it for my solo trip around New Zealand last summer (their winter). It was increadibly light, and once I got used to setting it up properly, it was a great in all sorts of conditions. The 2 man was nice and roomy, which meant I could have all my panniers in from out the rain,and still have room to wriggle a bit in my sleep. I was also able to sit up in the tent when it was raining and cook in the porch area.
It's really lightweight which is a bonus on those long up hill days, and the selling point for me was its superior length ;) I'm about 6'5 and I could lay comfortably in it with out the sleeping bag hitting the ends.
I also thought about the Saunderson Spacepacker or jet packer, as well as the hilleburg Akto. Can't wait to get out on another adventure!
You've probably got one by now, but... I eventually plumped for the Helsport Ringstind 2 man. I got it a bit cheaper than list, but it was still a fair whack.
I used it for my solo trip around New Zealand last summer (their winter). It was increadibly light, and once I got used to setting it up properly, it was a great in all sorts of conditions. The 2 man was nice and roomy, which meant I could have all my panniers in from out the rain,and still have room to wriggle a bit in my sleep. I was also able to sit up in the tent when it was raining and cook in the porch area.
It's really lightweight which is a bonus on those long up hill days, and the selling point for me was its superior length ;) I'm about 6'5 and I could lay comfortably in it with out the sleeping bag hitting the ends.
I also thought about the Saunderson Spacepacker or jet packer, as well as the hilleburg Akto. Can't wait to get out on another adventure!
Cheers, Will