Thanks for all the replies and insight folks. I agree with the 'buy it nice or buy it twice' mentality, but this trip was on a whim, and a budget. Ended up going with a freestanding, stealth friendly
solo tent, packable
bag, and
pad. I think these will work well for this trip, and a few more to come.
Good choices! I have the Tungsten 2p and it's a fine tent. Goes up fast too. Have fun on your trip!
BTW, count your blessings you missed the era of a rolled up 3/8" thick piece of blue foam for your pad.