So after lots of hiking I've finally started to take the plunge into backpacking. I'm thinking lots of short weekend trips to start in Pa and Va (live in philly, family is in nova) and I'm looking for a quality 2 person tent.
itll mostly be just me, but I'm 6'2 and a bit burly, plus I may occasionally bring my pup or a lady friend along, so I like the extra space of a two person and don't mind the extra ounces.
speaking of weight, I sure wouldn't mind taking a longer distance thru hike in the future, depending on my work situation, so with that in mind, I guess I'm looking for suggestions on a tent with the right balance of durability, weight, and function.
i liked the nemo galaxi I saw, and a trip to rei had me playing with a few kelty's and rei tents, and a tungsten2p that seemed ok...
is a BA copper spur ul2 worth the extra cash? I've got a 20% coupon to burn and a birthday coming up....
im im generally a buy once cry once kind of guy but I also don't want to pay 150 bucks for a tent that's really just as good but 8 ounces lighter