With double skin tents, you can take off the fly on a clear night and look at stars.
Originally Posted by
cyccommute
I doubt that you'll be able to find anything in a lightweight tent that you could stand in. The weight is usually the focus. You might look at the REI Quarter Dome T2 and T2 Plus. Reasonable weight and very roomy. A little funky to set up compared to other tents I've used.
I've been touring with a Quarter Dome T2 Plus for twelve weeks now. Point form is the easiest:
THINGS I LIKE
It has kept me totally dry through some serious SE Asia monsoons and puddle submersions
The internal pockets/loops are great for organization and laundry line tying
The dual doors make it very easy to stash all your stuff on one side and enter through the other
Each door has it's own vestibule, so there is plenty of room for two people's gear
THINGS I DONT LIKE
It takes forever to set up compared to my Hennessy Hammock
The mesh is vulnerable to abrasion damage while packed. I've had to repaif a hole by sewing