Joined: May 2013
Posts: 202
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From: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Bikes: 2011 Raleigh Sojourn, 2012 Marin Four Corners, 2013 Soma Saga, 2014 Scott Spark 940, 2017 Brompton H6E, 2016 Trek FX 7.2
As a backpacker as well as a bike camper (haven't done any extensive touring yet) I am partial to the Big Agnes Fly Creek Series of tents. They are super light with each model running around 1 lb per person for capacity (e.g. 2 person tent ~ 2 lbs) and pack very small. They set up quickly and, in my experience, are reasonably durable considering that they are ultralight equipment. My wife and I have spent well over 40 nights in the tent so far (through rain, light snow, and moderate hail) and the tent is no worse for the wear. They are pricey but if you can save up it's well worth it in my opinion. Not to mention, usually if you pay a bit more there is a satisfaction guarantee associated with your purchase, and Big Agnes is no exception to that. Your requirement ofr 2 people plus "a little extra room" would warrant the 3 person version of any tent, for sure.
Last edited by urbanescapee; 12-15-13 at 12:10 PM.