3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 vs Tarptent ProTrail Li

Scaling down the weight of my solo backpacking kit, so picked this up, as I'm not willing to pay the high price of the cutting-edge Dyneema versions of similar single-wall trekking pole tents. After using for a couple of nights, my first impression is that it sets up fairly easily, but only under ideal conditions where you can get in the 8 necessary stakes. Pro's- *Very lightweight for the amount of space. *2 doors and vestibules

Replace the pad with a Xlite, or a Zlite (possibly cut down) plus 1/8th inch Thinlite on top. Get a lighter pillow.

Lots of upgrades from the original Lanshan 2: better cordage, better hardware, zipper pulls, reinforcements, and of course sizing is great for tall adults. Ventilation is good, no issues with condensation dripping into the tent.

It's like a bathtub floor. It's got where the storm flaps are. When you close the storm flaps, there's a little clip and loop that hold up this, the b...