Tents

[tdwinklr]

I don't like aluminum poles but I realize it might be a more durable frame, ?
As per the original post, I'm not looking for more than a 2-person as my excursions
will likely be just me so the extra room may be handy.
I'm not going to camp in less than freezing temps nor anything higher than 80-90 deg either,
preferably.

[slayr]

Forgot to mention earlier….Id also recommend a double walled, vented tent to help with interior moisture control.

[justletmein]

If you're packing it on your back lightweight is king. That Durston x-mid2 is gonna be great, two people plus plenty of room for each person's gear in the vestibules or a mansion solo and it's still lighter than most 1p options. You can get lightweight poles if you don't wanna use your trekking poles. Needs a good flat square pitch.

[TXcazador91]

Big Agnes

[Legdog]

Lightweight hikers that I’m looking at….

Durston
Hyperlight
zpacks
Big Agnes
Nemo
MSR

I'm currently planning a backcountry trek in Big Bend so this info is in front of me all the time. Still have not pulled the trigger but leaning heavily to a durston dome that isn't out yet.

The holy grail of tents on Everest is Hilleberg but you will pay and it's unlikely you will head to Nepal or Tibet.

Now I’m looking at even more thanks to links posted above. The tent game is a pretty crowded marketplace.

I favor Durston because the guy is literally all over the web answering questions and accepting suggestions.

There’s also a TON of gear review guys out there on YouTube. If I had to pick one I’d go with Dan Becker.

[thegrouse]

I used my Xmid 1 on the Outer Mountain Loop in Big Bend, worked great.

[PlanoDano]

I mostly use a tarp but have several tents and backpacked with people with others.
I am assuming you are not expecting a heavy snow load.
If you are that changes everything.
Are you comfortable without a floor.
How tall are you, that really makes a difference with some of the mids.
Is the tent mainly to keep you dry, keep the bugs off.
Heavy snow Hilleberg
People are generally happy with the Durstons.
Budget tarp mid try SMD deschutes or lunar DUO
Durston is also good on the budget.
I like tarptent Stratospire. It takes a little extra room for setup but is great for hunting. It has a floor and will take a medium snow load.
Folks like MLD duomid (floorless mid).
Lots of good product out of my price range....folks like BA copper spur and zpacks.
When I first started I rolled in a sierra designs tent for a few years. I cannot say how they are now.

[Legdog]

I used my Xmid 1 on the Outer Mountain Loop in Big Bend, worked great.

Not to derail…

Maybe it’s time to organize a TBH Emory Peak / South Rim or Outer Mountain Loop group trek?

Only issue is, I’ve been talking to Michael Middleton about various plans and I can already see that the hardest part will be a consensus on date, path chosen and photography vs “just experiencing it all”.

It’s like selecting a tent. There seems to be infinite choices.