Two-person ultralight tents can be cramped, so check the floor width before you look at the weight. Two standard sleeping pads side by side need about 40 inches or more.
Two doors and two vestibules mean nobody climbs over anybody at 2 a.m. They add a little weight, but most couples and hiking partners decide it’s worth it.
Buying criteria
- Floor width at the head and foot vs two pads
- Two doors and two vestibules vs one
- Splitting the load: can the body and fly pack separately?
- Peak height and wall steepness for sitting up together
- Per-person weight compared to two solo tents
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