Help me pick a backpack tent

[Craig]

Looking for a new backpack style tent. This year I will be hunting solo but in the next year or so I'm sure my son will be sharing camp with me. Looking for something that will handle some bad weather if I'm set up above treeline at 11,000-12,000 feet if a summer storm comes through. I have been looking at lots of tents and kind of narrowed it down to a couple. Any other backpack tents you guys like?

PS. already had and sold a Kifaru tipi. Didn't like it and not doing floorless again.

Looking at both the 2 person or 3 person models

Hilleberg Anjan 3 or 2
or
Big Angus Copper Spur HV UL3 or UL2

[kselkhunter]

Both good quality tents. Hilleberg makes great all season tents and would be my recommendation if looking to withstand heavy winter storms, but you're looking at the 3 season versions. You'll save weight with the Big Agnes. 

I use the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3, and it works well. 

I also use a MSR Hubba Hubba that I've owned for years, but usually take the Big Agnes these days for the weight savings.  Unless I'm doing a longer trip or rough weather trip, then I take the Seek Outside tipi (which I understand you're not looking for tipis, although I love the "nest" with floor in mine in the nasty weather).

[skagitsteel]

For tents that can handle some weather my vote is hillberg hands down. I run a nallo 2 gt, in bad weather it is worth every ounce. 

[spoonman]

I have the big agnus fly creek hv ul2 and it's awesome.  Super light 3 season with plenty of room .

[fillthefreezer]

these are really vastly different tents. one has great access (the copper spur) the other being a pretty decent space to weight to stormworthiness, but an absolute nightmare to crawl in and out of (in my opinion, some people dig tunnel tents).
another thing to look at is, do you care about freestanding?

[WI to WA]

I have the big agnus fly creek hv ul2 and it's awesome.  Super light 3 season with plenty of room .

 
I've had this tent above treeline in some sketchy weather.  As long as you are staked out properly, there should be no issues.  This fits all of my gear & me comfortably for a week.

[croix]

I think TarpTent is worth looking at for 3 season and occasional bad weather. Weight and cost are significant factors for me. If you're looking for really lite and don't care about cost then consider Hyper Lite Mountain Gear. If you're concerned about heavy weather and more of a 4 season option then take a look at KUIU. I think KUIU is the same caliber as Hilleberg. Buddy of mine has a KUIU and it is a SOLID tent.

-croix

[spoonman]

I have the big agnus fly creek hv ul2 and it's awesome.  Super light 3 season with plenty of room .

 
I've had this tent above treeline in some sketchy weather.  As long as you are staked out properly, there should be no issues.  This fits all of my gear & me comfortably for a week.

It's been great for me so far. Eastern Mountain Sports has them on sale right now for under 300

[jackelope]

If you're wanting room for you, your boy and your gear, you're going to need a 3 man tent.
I'd feel solid with the Copper Spur or the Fly Creek UL3. I think they're mostly the same except the Fly Creek is a front opening and the Copper Spur is a side entry. Just have to decide which way you prefer.
At 3.5 pounds...it's a great weight for a 3 man tent.

[Tim in Wa.]

I like those Hubba Hubbas,side entry with a vestibule you can set a small stove up in if you are hung up in bad weather

[X-Force]

Second for a look at Tarptent. Sewn in Seattle and priced competitive.I have no first hand experience with them but they have a bunch of options single wall/double wall free standing/trekking pole. Looked at tarptent for years but when it came to a new purchase I went floorless but if I were to go to a tent the TT Moment looks awesome.

I enjoyed the MSR Hubba Hubba.

[fireweed]

I have the big agnus fly creek hv ul2 and it's awesome.  Super light 3 season with plenty of room .

Love it for backpacking.  Hunting in rain with a backpack tent is no fun with either one.  Add a tarp for bad weather. 

[lord grizzly]

http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/duplex.shtml

single best purchase I've ever made on gear.

[Tbob]

I use the BA Copper Spur UL 2. I use it for myself, my dog and our gear. I love it.. Definitely need to be a little more "gentle" with it, but I'm loving it. Been using it almost 2 years now. Super quick set up and plenty of room for me, the dog and all my hunting gear including my pack and bow. Buy it at REI and if you don't like it within a year or so, just return it.. I like the copper spur as it has two side entry doors. Makes for easy in and out and can load or remove gear from the other side. Also has two good size vestibules for xtra gear or boots if need be..

[2MANY]

http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/duplex.shtml

single best purchase I've ever made on gear.

If I didn't pack with mules I would be doing this tent.
21 OZ??
are you kidding me?
Awesome.