Originally Posted by
dual650c
When I was 240lbs, I found the 1 a bit small for me at 5'10" when I wanted all my gear inside with me. The Spitfire 2 feels cavernous in comparison - even when I was "trapped inside by weather" for a full day with 4 panniers.
Yeah, I can see where that could be an issue. When I use panniers I leave them on the bike with most of my gear in them. When I don't use panniers I am carrying little enough gear that it takes up very little room. So space in the 1 isn't a problem for me.
Originally Posted by
dual650c
The ONLY disadvantage I have have found with both is they are not free-standing. But I have never not been able to pitch them - even on a rock. Just find a way to put weight on the guy line ends or tie them to something.
Yeah, not fully freestanding, but as you say it isn't a problem. It even pitches fine on concrete under a pavilion roof, you just need to stake out the two end points. You can always find to places to tie it out between.