Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 vs Zpacks Triplex

Regarding the question of floor size. Apart from weight, one of motivations for 'upgrading' from my 20 year old tent (that I also loved) was because my partner was insisting on having a bit more interior space, especially for the longer treks. Before purchasing, I measured out the advertised dimensions on my garage floor and saw that my old tent was well inside the boundary limits, the CS UL2 had plenty of extra width and length when compared. And yet on the trail, there wasn't as much space as expected

My biggest requirement is that someone 6’3” doesn’t have to struggle and strain to just use the shelter normally. I like the look of the TarpTent Stratospire or even the ZPacks Triplex.

We use this for two of my kids when backpacking. Very reasonable weight when split between two people. If you want to still be in one tent as your kid gets older, though, a 3p tent may be a little tight.

* Zpacks Triplex (expensive and super light, and at a pinch looks like we could fit all three in, uncertain about the single wall). * Sea to Summit Telos TR3+ (heaviest of the bunch, and at the upper price range but looks easy and sturdy). * Nemo Dragonfly (Looks like a great all-round option, packs down well).