Lots of threads on car camping tents, but I'm looking for recommendations on a good backpacking/boating tent for a family of four. Current setup is a BD Mega Light with the bug insert. Big advantage is weight and packability relative to size. But as the kids get bigger it's getting a little cramped (especially with the center pole), and I'm sick of dealing with sand blowing in on us during desert trips. Also gets a little drafty and flappy at times in high winds, which are fairy frequent where we camp. So, here's what I think I want:
- Comfortably sleep four people (i.e., four 20" wide sleeping pads plus a little extra space for clothes/gear).
- Solid walls to keep sand out, so either no mesh or very minimal mesh. What happened to all the "convertible" tents of the early 2000s??
- Good design for wind.
- Reasonable weight for backpacking. I don't mind something that most would consider heavy, as mileage will be fairly short. But I'll still need to carry the thing, so no Springbars or the like.
Looking around it seems like this leads to four-season tents like the MHW Trango. Hillebergs also look nice (Nallo 4 looks like a good fit) but of course are $$ and never able to be discounted. What else is out there? I feel like there have to be more options, but I'm coming up short.
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