Hello all, first time poster.
I have been watching this forum on and off for a few years and have greatly appreciated all of the opinions and knowledge available on here.
After taking a 10 year hiatus from hiking, to raise young children, I am now looking at spending more time in the woods and have been sorting through gear options...which is a lot of fun.
Currently, I am trying to decide on a tent. I want a l relatively lightweight two-person tent and have narrowed my choices down to a few tents. Those being the MSR HH, Tarptent Stratospire 2 or Double Moment. Feel free to make other recommendations that fit my criteria.
Important to consider in offering advise is that I am 6'2" and around 250lbs. I will carry trekking poles, I do want a double wall tent with a non-tapered floor. I don't know if I want / need the tent to be free standing...input appreciated. Initially, my intended use will be for 1-3 day hikes with the kids in the Midwest with a few longer solo hikes. At some point in the next 5 years, I will plan an AT thru hike.
I like the MSR HH however, the interior height at seems awfully low at 39". The easy of set up, reasonable weight and reviews are all positives of this tent.
Both of the noted Tarptent options seem very nice as well. I find myself drawn to the additional interior height in both of these models.
Thank you in advance,
Jeremiah