Bibler Ahwahnee 2 Review

"After buying a Bombshelter some years ago, I've been a Bibler single wall fan. I sprung for the Ahwahnee when it was offered on sale by Bibler/BD. It's the best two person tent for weekend (or slightly longer) backpacking trips! Roomy, high ceiling, easy to pitch (and you do this from inside the tent, keeping things dry when it's raining), only 5.5 pounds (without vestibule - see below). Never a drop of condensation inside. Shortcomings: It's still expensive. The (optional, extra charge) vestibule is too small, is difficult to clip on, and has an entry that you will trip over every time. (On this last point, the BD folks said they were considering a new vestibule design that would eliminate the lower strip of material.) Unfortunately you'll need the vestibule for storage if you use the tent for two people. I'd like to compare the Ahwahnee with the newer, lightweight Black Diamond single-walls. The Ahwahnee now has two doors, eliminating the need for one person to crawl over the other to get in or out but adding some weight."