Hey all, I'm looking for some advice on what tent I should get.
Situation is that I'm looking at doing smaller backpacking trips over the next few years-weekends, occasional weeklongs, etc., and eventually doing a thru hike within the next 3-5 years. Looking at a 1-2 person light or ultralight, would prefer double wall, somewhere around 3lbs. I'm planning on soloing, but prefer to keep my pack in there with me when I'm camping where bears are not an issue. I'm about 5'11" 200 lbs, and it's possible I'd bring a dog along that would stay in the tent (though probably not on the thru hike when that time comes).
Beyond what type of tent might be best for what I'm looking for, my other question is whether you all think I should just invest in a tent now that I could use down the road for a thru hike, or go ahead and get something for now that I can plan to use on the shorter hikes, and worry about thru hike gear down the road. I'd prefer to kill two birds with one stone if I can, but that my not be possible.
Thanks for any advice you all have!