Help with solo UL tent

[Rob]

Best tent I have owned for UL.

http://www.rei.com/product/865393/big-agnes-fly-creek-ul-2-tent#tab-specs

under 2.5 pounds, big enough to have my pack inside, and a roomy vestibule to boot. 

I have a bivy that runs 1.8 pounds, but for the cost of a can of coke in terms of weight and size, I am hard pressed to not go with my fly creek given the benefits of room and cover.

It stands up without stakes (for the most part) which is nice as I can pick it up and shake the dirt out of it at the end of my trip.

[ridgefire]

I would also suggest the fly creek ul2. Great lightweight tent for one man or possibly two if you don't mind getting cozy.

[blackpowderhunter]

I am really enjoying my MSR hubba hubba nx.
double vestibule, free standing, a little bit tougher materials than a few of the Big Agnes offerings, and the near vertical interior walls make it feel very roomy.
I am able to easily sleep in it with 2 people, so checking out the 1 person version (MSR Hubba NX) might also be a good option. 
edit. i REALLY looked into tarp tents, or other trekking pole options, but I like to set up camp, and use my trekking poles when going off on day trips from base camp without having to tear down my tent and pack it up.

[dasbear]

On the trekking pole issue I've just never found a use for them most of my hiking is off trail in steep and or brush busting areas where I need both my hands free also if hunting I may have a firearm in one hand. If I do go the tarp tent route I will make some custom shock corded poles that fold up or just make something on site against my previous comments. I am sure getting an education on UL shelters I had no idea what is out there.
The main reason originally for a new tent was to gain structure during rain storms without adding weight as for room in the cobra if my math is right I have 27sf. so no need for more room I have plenty. Now I need to look closer at the fly creek UL1, 2 and Tarp tent offerings if I stay at the 3# mark there is a few more tents like REI Quarter dome 2#-10, Sierra designs FL1 3# at  $219. and to think my first tent was almost 6# NF Salamander.

[The scout]

for what your going to use it for I would get a tent with a floor, any mentioned so far would be good, I would suggest comparing square feet, and head space. some 1 man tents have the same sq ft as some of the 2 man tents, that's why a lot of times you here of certain tents being way lighter than others

[dasbear]

I hear ya there my tent is 38" and its perfect anything less than 36"is no good.

[dreamingbig]

Wow I am really impressed by the BA Copper Spur UL1 its very comparable in size and very much a 3 season tent and still 12oz lighter than the Cobra 3.25# BA CS 2.5# I'm sure I could find it less than $369. thats where it starts to hurt$ so for the sake of economy I will research adding a sm. hoop and see what the wt gain comes out to first.

I have a gently used Big Agnes seedhouse 1 (2014 model) that I could make you a good deal on.  PM if you are interested.


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[Labredog]

Kelty Salida 2. Lightweight, roomy, affordable, worth looking at.

[dasbear]

Kelty Salida 1 weighs 3#14 10 ozs heavier than what I have now.

[skagitsteel]

I have the z packs triplex.  It's a smaller 3 man tent that weighs 26 oz with stakes.  I wont hesitate to take it on solo trips.  It's spendy but worked well in its initial trial run for me

[Utah]

Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo.  My favorite so far.  2 lbs.  I (6-4) can sit up in it!

 

The six moons is money!  Handles high winds and heavy rain like a champ.  Can't say enough good stuff about the 6M...

[CaNINE]

I recommend the MSR Hubba NX or Hubba Hubba NX if you need more room.  I like the rain gutter design on the fly to prevent drips as you move in and out of the tent.  As others have mentioned, Big Agnes Fly Creek is a also an excellent option. 

[coldsteel3d]

https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/SeedhouseSL2

This is probably gonna be my big upgrade next year, I bought a marmot today cause I didn't quite have the funds for this one but it is under 3lbs and Sportsmans warehouse has it on sale for I think for maybe $269 or $289, I don't remember exactly. But either way it is like 2lb 9oz and lots of room and it packs less than half the size of most tents I have looked at.

[ellusivebull]

Take a look at the mountainsmith mountain shelter lt. http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/products/all-tents/mountain-shelter-lt.html

[dmazur]

I have a Tarptent Cloudburst 2, which weighs 2.5 lbs and is large enough for 1 person and quite a bit of gear.

I have used it in summer and fall conditions, for both river float trips and backpack hunting.  The mosquito netting is appreciated in both seasons in Western Washington.

Not a mountain tent, but definitely light weight.