Alpine tents

ISO a solid 3 season tent for alpine climbing that's roomy enough for extended trips for around 2 weeks. solid in the rain and wind. I've been looking at 2p tents due to the extra room and versatility. obviously id like to keep it light not looking for a tarp tent though and want it self supported. would be used for areas such as the winds, bugaboos, and Patagonia type alpine climbs. I'd pretty much only be using the tent is water times of year maybe shoulder seasons but not winter. thanks for all suggestions.

I've had my Nemo Kunai 2 in 60 mph winds once and it withstood it. Nemo calls it a "3 - 4 season backpacking tent" but it's pretty bomber when guyed out. The tent has a surprising amount of structure for its weight because the corner guy lines are connected to the body and pass through a slit in the fly to be anchored down. Must be how they can get a true double wall mountaineering tent for 4 lbs. 

The two person version is squeeze for two people and clocks in at 4 lbs. But it has plenty of space for one of course. Their three person version clocks in at 5 lbs. 

The tent also packs down really small -- Less than half the size of my BD Eldorado even though its weight is only 1 lb off. Can't say enough good things about it. 

The only drawback is that the really light fabrics require a little bit of attention and care. I once ripped the tent body by being too rough with the zipper, but Nemo fixed that up for free with their warranty.

Slingfin just released their updated 4 season tent, the Indus. If that's too beefy I love my Portal, it's light and bomber, though a little small if you're above 5'10".

Whatever you get, seam seal the heck out of it.

Slingfin Hotbox  

If money is not an issue, then Samaya Assault2 Ultra

Pretty much any 2 person 4 season tent will work for you as long as its not a tunnel tent or the BD firstlight. 

Did you do any prior research before posting? 

that guy named seb wrote:

Pretty much any 2 person 4 season tent will work for you as long as its not a tunnel tent or the BD firstlight. 

Why not the firstlight?

mbk wrote:

Why not the firstlight?

3 season stuff means risk of liquid precip, a firstlight isn't particularly waterproof.

I wouldn't massively want to be in any bivy tent for 2 weeks in patagonia. 

I lived out of an MSR Hubba Hubba nx2 for 4 months moving between high elevation and desert conditions. I endured high winds, snow, rain, and lots of blowing dust. Its still in great shape and waterproof. On the pricy side but I swear by it. MSR also figures out their carbon pole issues finally and will repair your gear in house (for a small fee) or ship replacement parts to wherever you are located.

that guy named seb wrote:

as long as its not a tunnel tent 

Why not a tunnel tent?  

I've got a couple of tunnel tents.  

They do well in all conditions and have pretty space efficient designs.  

Kai Larson wrote:

Why not a tunnel tent?  

I've got a couple of tunnel tents.  

They do well in all conditions and have pretty space efficient designs.  

He said it has to be "self supported" I assume that means freestanding. While tunnel tents are probably have the best M³/kg of traditional tents they do require a pretty solid pitch to be viable. 

that guy named seb wrote:

He said it has to be "self supported" I assume that means freestanding. 

OK

That makes sense.  

(Although I always stake tents out, so the freestanding requirement would not be that important to me.)  

Kai Larson wrote:

Slingfin Hotbox  

If money is not an issue, then Samaya Assault2 Ultra

Based on my experience with Slingfin’s Crossbow2, I would definitely check out the Hotbox. Slingfin make some amazing bomber tents. I have only good things to say about the Crossbow2. The Hotbox is a pound lighter, smaller footprint and the front door is better for alpine use.

I have a Mountain Hardwear Direkt 2, and prefer a double wall tent with less condensation.