Originally Posted by Niles H.

Things might change and clarify when you see them in person.

Information overload can leave one dazed, and it can only go so far.

I have looked at highly recommended tents (and other gear), only to find them completely wrong in person. Conversely, there have been unknown, unheralded, unreviewed, or overlooked units that really had something special in person.

Sounds like space and ventilation will be important to you. Might as well get them.

REI has excellent return and exchange policies, if that helps. They are unusually good about these things -- truly so.