Rugged bomber - ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3 Person Tent

This tent is one of the few on the market today that are close to ideal for wilderness tandem canoe camping. By that I mean suitable for extended river trips in Canada . Benefits are : it is truly free standing so you can pitch it on rock and with a few tie out lines have a stable shelter; the doors can be opened without letting rain into the interior- you'd think that would be a no brainer but a huge number of tents don't do that; the 3 person tent is roomy enough for two people and lots gear with the vestibules big enough for even a Duluth pack; the two doors give you flexibility in placing the tent in tight areas for easy access; it's tall enough to allow for a full sitting position which is great for getting clothes on in the morning; the pricing is a great value. In wilderness canoeing the weight is not a primary factor - it's usability and durability. Drawback ; perhaps with the two very large vestibules the tent is unnecessarily too big in total for some tight pitches - if one of the vestibules was a little smaller it would allow for some more creative site scenarios. I recommend you use a custom cut piece of 6 mil polyethylene for a ground cover. For solo canoe camping the 2 person Tas. is also great.