Originally Posted by
polymorphself
Has anybody found that when touring and/or camping solo they prefer to have a two person tent despite the weight/size trade off? I'm looking to buy a new tent this week and can't think up reasons I'd need bigger than a one person, but there's always something to learn.
I have more than one tent and which one I take depends on the trip.
On the small end, I have a basic tube tent. Lightweight and keeps the rain off. Ends are open so no bug protection. I'll take this as my backup on a trip where I might mostly be finding motels but need to also be able to camp along the way.
On the other end, I've had basic two person tents, freestanding with two doors. The Hubba Hubba followed by more than one Quarterdome2. Those I like to be screened in and also on somewhat longer trips or when I expect to spend some more time in my tent.