Big Agness seed house 2 is a great tent. See my post on Hennessey Hammocks. I'll never sleep on the ground again.

Hi:  Afetr I retired my Eureka 4P I purchased a Marmot Limelight 3P, that's for two campers.  It is easy to set up and comfortable for two.
Recently I purchased an Alpenlite 2XT from Campmor.  It's a four season tent which I am going to use for solo trips.  I've set it up in the kitchen , and it looks good.  It has excellent reviews on Trailspace.  I have my fingers crossed!

According to a review I found on the REI site, it does have bi-directional zippers on both sides of the fly. That reviewer used it in tropical and rainforest conditions, rarely encountered in Q.

I am very aware of the need for adequate ventilation.

OS DD has a very valid point about options.

Old Salt wrote on Nov 15^th, 2010 at 8:19pm:

Does this tent have bi-directional zippers on the fly?  My current model does.  It does add more ventilation options.

dd

My thinking is that except when there is a driving rain, I will keep the fly at least partially open. Thanks for the feedback!

Old Salt wrote on Nov 15^th, 2010 at 3:36pm:

This looks like a replication of the original REI Half-Dome 2 Plus (not the current one), with is/was an EXCELLENT tent.  I wish they still made it.  It is extremely simple and quick to set up.  My only reservation about the arrangement is the tent's rain fly.  It does not appear to have any air vents.  This could produce more than anticipated condensation inside the tent.  The original REI tent has fore/aft vents which is one of the reasons I like it, but it also produces a place where leaks can develop.

Like this model, the original REI also had 2 doors/vestibules ... you'll love that feature and it does give you additional flexibility when setting up in tight spaces.  Lots of room for getting your gear under cover.  I typically load up one vestibule with gear that gets little use on the campsite (e.g, the bags that the tent comes in, my gear pack, etc.) and the other side is used more for egress purposes ... which is here boots get placed overnight.

I do have other Mountain Hardware equipment.  I've always found their construction to be excellent.

Good luck with your purchase ... I've been using a 2-man tent for my individual use for AT LEAST the last 5 paddling seasons.  I LOVE IT.

dd

I'm now giving consideration to a Mountain Hardware Drifter 2 tent to use as a solo. Anyone used one of these? Pros? Cons?

It is similar to the Hammerhead, but has more headroom (something that matters to me), and is a little smaller and lighter, as well as about $100. cheaper. Thanks!

I think I said I have the Hammerhead3, but I actually have the Hammerhead2.  Love it!