SlingFin - Portal 1

I haven't used a CS but per the photos it has a decently long crossbar but not all the way to making the sidewall vertical like the X-Dome. It looks like it stops about 4" shy. The bigger difference is that the CS is shorter (interior height of 38" vs 42"). So approximately the comparison is a vertical 42" door versus a sloping 38" door. That would likely be a noticeable difference. Something better than the CS for ease of access that is in stock now is the SlingFin Portal 1. That has vertical sidewalls and a 41" tall interior, so it would be almost as tall as the X-Dome.

Slingfin Portal 1p is above the budget but is bombproof and still lightweight. Buy once cry once as you said

Worth every penny. I’m a huge Slingfin fan

SlingFin Portal 1P or 2P. Designed specifically to be lightweight (close to, but probably not quite UL) but with a bias toward bomber. :)

Second the Slingfin Portal! Easy setup, comfy, effing bombproof!

Check out the sling fin portal. Not ultralight but not much different than the hubba hub a

It’s pretty bomb proof, especially with trekking poles for the weight. I had it in a bad storm in AL a couple weeks ago and it handled it well. Taking it out in bears ear on Tuesday. Expecting high winds. Glad I have it

How about a slingfin portal, those hold up really well in worse weather. If thats your priority.

I've been using slingfin portal and love it for harsh winter and wind! To get lighter you can go with just the fly. Or fly + they sell a bathtub. They even have an optional thicker set of poles. AND there are connectors to add your trekking poles for lateral mid support! Genius... Inside of primary inner there are guy line cross support (you need to remember to use the connectors from inner/pole/outer to actually transfer that load though) Tested the heavy poles for first time a few weekends ago in what was supposed to be insane wind. But then it was actually kind of nice out. Did pick up at night but still probably gusts under 40. Tent barely moved though shit was locked down. Made stick + rock dead man anchors it would be like idk maybe 12+ stakes for all the guy lines I've tried my dcf Hexamid. But snow just sticks on it doesnt slide down. And obviously it's a greenhouse for moisture and small enough that you WILL touch the side and get wet. But if it's really dry and not actively snowing.. My Hexamid has held up in what forecast said was 55 gusts. Took me 30 minutes to pitch. Blew out the door anchor/guy line in the middle of the night. And since it's open got totally covered in dirt and leaves and shit. But it didn't blow over ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and a falling tree didnt kill me. scary af. I'm contemplating the Durston x dome for winter... It would be like 20-30% lighter than slingfin tub + outer i think. BUT if you add on enough guy lines to be similar to slingfin it maybe wouldnt be worth it? IDK i have a consumerism problem for ul lol

The xmid 2 is pretty solid if you use all guy points. If you want something sturdier that you can take into the mountains, look at sling fin.

I love my Slingfin tent. Dual doors, they make a lightweight option. Company started from the MSI tent designer who wanted to change the expedition designs and MSI said no.

Slingfin. Bombproof, and thoroughly wind tested.