Tarptent StratoSpire 2

The Tarptent StratoSpire 2 is a two-person, double-wall shelter pitched with two trekking poles instead of dedicated tent poles, putting it in the non-freestanding ultralight bracket. At 1234 g total (about 617 g per person split between two hikers), it covers 2.88 m² of floor plus 1.19 m² of vestibule space across two doors, for 4.07 m² of total living space — a reasonably efficient use of weight per square meter for the category. The fabric pairing is a 20D sil-poly fly and 30D nylon 66 floor, both rated to 5000 mm, and being silicone-coated the fly needs no additional seam sealing out of the box. Full mesh inner keeps ventilation high for 3-season use, and two interior pockets add basic organization without adding meaningful weight. This shelter fits two backpackers or thru-hikers on 3-season trips who want to split shelter weight and are comfortable with a non-freestanding pitch that requires proper staking and tension to hold its shape — it is not built for winter loads or exposed above-treeline camping in marginal conditions.