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Old 12-17-11 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyBike
Yeah, I guess I didn't completely type out my thought. There is a shortage, in my opinion, of one person tents that are mid-range price/quality, well thought out, and fit anyone over my size (5'10"). I have owned several brands and models over the years. I just want 2 hoops, clips not pole sleeves, enough length to put my arms over my head elbows bent, have my feet not touch the mesh down there (mosquito food) and my head not touch the fabric at the head end (condensation issue). I can live with almost any other issues particular to tiny tents. So when I look for one man tents, I don't see many good choices anymore - for me.

Currently I am using an MSR one person tent that is no longer available. Not perfect by my standards, but darn close.
Check Big Agnes. All of their single tents are 90" long, have 22 square ft of floor space, have a good height on them, use clips on the poles and are freestanding (the Fly Creek isn't as freestanding as the other). They are all well thought out and designed tents that just happen to not weigh much.
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