Hi Alan
Essential in buying a tent, especially for this climate, is that you can put the outer part up first. Also make sure there is not too much mesh on the inner that you cannot close off as can be too cold for our weather.
I have a Macpac tent. Its their 2 person version called Stellar but may not be available still. What I like about it is:
Pitch outer first or both inner & outer together
Has entrance from two sides so if wind changes, have a sheltered side
Has a decent porch so so can have trangia outside and still stay sheltered to cook
Mesh in the inner for ventilation can be blocked off with zippered layer so you can choose how much ventilation you want.
The inner stays well away from the outer even on very windy days so no contact with the wet fly sheet
No foot print needed though I do use a cheap tarp underneath to protect from rough ground and keeps it clean.
Has 3 inside pocket for storage
Comfy for one .. but does fit two thermarest if need to have two people share.
Has withstood all kinds of weather and wind conditions.
Carry all .. poles, pegs and tent in its bag for packing into the kayak. Fits in to oval hatch of NDK Explorer and has been squeezed into round hatch too.
The only thing it doesn't do is pitch without pegs though I have camped on rocks and used stones in the peg elastics. (If I were in similar conditions again, I would make wee pockets to attach to the elastics and fill with stones.)
Here's a link to it though out of stock on this site
http://www.moontrail.com/macpac-stellar.php
No.. I don't work for Macpac but I do like my tent!!
Mary
