Originally Posted by
Miner
I can't help you, but I have checked out a guys Trailstar at a small hiker gathering. For one person, its very spacious and I don't see how a bivy won't fit under it; not that you'll need it for anything other than bugs or extra warmth. Even for 2, it should feel roomy. For bad weather, it looks pretty nice; especially compared to my Grace Solo Tarp that I normally use. However, the walls don't look like they would handle a lot of snow loading as they aren't steep enough. For just a few inches of snow in the shoulder seasons, it's probably fine though. I've thought that if I ever starting camping with someone on a regular basis, that would be the route I'd go if they'd accept camping under a tarp instead of in a tent.
I've never seen the Cricket in person, so can't help there. It's at least bigger than the solo sized hexamid which my bivy barely fit under and I was always worried I'd kick the edge out in a rain storm so I got rid of it and went back to a regular tarp.
Given you are only an hour away from Roanoke, VA where MLD is located, you might try just calling and asking if you can come by and see one set up.