Single Person Tent?

[RINTY]

Mac:

Your best bet would be a pre owned 2 person tent from one of the quality manufacturers, such as Kelty, North Face, Eureka, or the like. The cheap ones don't keep the weather out. The good tents will pack down small.

I would check local used stuff listings for ones that haven't been used much. A good source is the bulletin board at your local outfitter.

[RTFlyer]

+1 on Eureka. Mine has endured rains lasting several days with no leaking, except for on one occasion when I didn't fully close the zipper, and left for the day. And even that attests to how watertight it is, since it then filled up without spilling a drop! Get at least a two man so you can have some room for your gear. I have a two-man with vestibules and sometimes feel like I could use even more room.

You will get condensation with the less expensive brands if they are not the mesh-type tent with a separate rain fly, which is what I'd recommend. They breathe much better and if it's a clear night, you can skip the fly and enjoy the stars from your sleeping bag.