Done with the xmid - help me choose a new tent
Just got back from the Larapinta and have been hiking/biking/camping all over Aus the past few years with my xmid gen 2 1p. It seems I’m never camping in ideal conditions to use the tent - whether it’s really soft sandy riverbeds, rocky and uneven ground, weird geometry, desert sands, small tent spots, ground too hard or soft, etc. a bit over big rock little rock.
I don’t love using trekking poles so I don’t feel like I get the benefit of a trekking pole tent in terms of weight saving.
I don’t need two giant vestibules either. I want to be able to watch the stars as I sleep, and not faff around with stargazer attachment set ups.
Would like to keep things light but durable. Colour wise would like something with light coloured mesh and fly as it feels less dreary.
I love the MSR hubba hubba and the Mont Moondance but they’re pretty expensive. I’m kind of toying with a bivvy too just to avoid having to set anything up that requires time and attention to placement as I’m often setting up in the dark, but I’m not familiar with the experience of using one. Just want to rock into camp, set up in a second and have a comfy, breathable sleep protected from bugs and rain.
Let me know your thoughts and experiences