If you’ve thinking about getting yourself a single-walled tent, I highly recommend that you look at the entire Tarptent product line. I’ve owned a Squall 2 for about 2 years and it’s a classic, suitable for one or two people, that only weighs 34 oz, including a bathtub floor, collapsible rear pole and stuff stack.
The Squall 2 requires just 4 stakes and can be set up with your hiking poles (120 cm) to save weight and improve wind stability. The tent can be ordered with a sewn-in bathtub floor which hangs from no-seeum netting connected to the tents walls, providing excellent side and back ventilation. An additional footprint is not required because the bathtub floor is waterproof.
The front flaps, which form a vestibule, can be rolled up and held in place with little velcro tabs sewn to the tent body. When extended, they from a substantial vestibule for storing gear or to block blowing rain, without significantly impacting airflow.
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The Squall 2 has a distinct catenary curve, designed to improve it’s stability in windy conditions. It is 94″ long with a front width of 78″ and rear width of 51 “.
The Squall 2 costs $230 and is an excellent value. To order, contact Tarptent.com
Disclosure: The author owns this product and purchased it using their own funds.
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What stops the trekking poles from poking through the top of the front of the tent in the first picture? What sort of reinforcing is there? (considering purchasing one of these to head out with the GF.) Thanks!
A grommet and a stiffener bar. Works like a charm, so you can pitch it with one pole or two.
I used one extensively last year and really enjoyed it. When used as a one man tent it is quite spacious. I tend to push the bottom of the poles out to give more room for the entrance.
Here's a picture from last year in the snow:
https://picasaweb.google.com/DripDry860/AT2010#54…