bikerector
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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in my experience, tent sizing is based on european mountain climbers -- there's actually a picture on the box of how they expect 4 people in mummy bags to fit in that tent. 3 people alternating head and feet and 1 person "crossing the T".
IME - a 9x9 is perfect for 1 person for 2 weeks or 2 people for a long weekend.
I agree and that's kind of what I read everywhere which is why I went with the 4-person. You could cram 4 people in there but if you want to move at all, get a 4-person for 3 people.
As far as crossing the T, my head touches one wall and the toes poke the other so crossing the T in this one won't work as nicely, unless I was at the wrong side as it's an asymmetric design for aerodynamics. I bought it hoping for a trip in the mountains of Montana but with COVID we're looking for alternate plans now. Probably heading to the UP around Pictured Rocks.
Side note, recently tried sweetened condensed milk as coffee creamer because we were out of milk... it's delicious.