For anyone on a shoestring budget, there's the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2, basically a recreation (teetering on knock-off) of the Big Agnes version.
210T nylon is:
3 lbs 12 oz
$119
& the lighter & stronger 20D nylon is:
$169
3 lbs 1.5 oz
I have this tent with the 210T nylon and absolutely love it, like many other owners have shared. Being that we're in the UL sub haha, go for the 20D, nylon. Obviously, at this price, customer service is basically non-existent, but the build quality is extremely impressive.
Do you have a budget in mind? Backpacking tents can range from $100-$500+.
In Kentucky - do you think you'll camp in snowy conditions? Or just cold winter nights?
Two high quality options I recommend are:
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If those are too expensive... these are okay options:
Oh, nice.
Hopefully reading/answering these questions you learned before I even give a recommendation.
I do recommend looking into quilts. Especially for 40F temps. A 30F rated quilt would be ideal for backpacking. 20% off for Enlightened Equipment black friday should get the job done. Check em out. https://www.enlightenedequipment.com/
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The tent part is way harder, especially for under $250. I'm more familiar with the higher end options to be honest. Check out these options:
MSR Zoic is discontinued, but MSR makes solid tents and $260 is a good price for the quality/weight.
Marmot is a mid-tier brand for tents. Worth looking into, they are trustworthy.
REI brand is solid, with a warranty to back it up. This one is kinda heavy, but for $160 it's a good deal.
Nemo is growing in popularity / style / quality. Check this out:
Nature Hike would be the 'budget' option. I've never owned one, but the designs are legit. They just use lower quality materials (and maybe some questionable stitching). Not a bad option for starting out at $120.
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Check this list before buying anything this month: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/qpic0g/black_friday_deals_2021/
Nature Hike makes a variety of 'knock off' tents. Not the highest quality, but for $120 its a solid mix of size/weight/performance.
So it looks like the Cloud Peak "4 season" tent (aka okay in deep snow?). Here are some links (for your region maybe?):
https://www.amazon.de/Naturehike-Cloud-up-Ultraleichte-Doppelten-Personen/dp/B07HTB2129/ (two different materials available, plus a third ultralight 10D option, and I think you an add a snowskirt for some; but this seems to have a very similar design to yours, where you don't like the door)
This one (Star River) looks light, but has 2 doors. Again with different fabrics and snow skirt): https://www.amazon.de/Naturehike-Star-River-Ultraleicht-Doppelschichten-Aluminium/dp/B06Y29NGGK/
Then the Tagar, which claims to be for bicyclists - not sure why? Single door on the side, and quite light. But I think it's a single-wall construction. https://www.amazon.de/Naturehike-Ultralight-Rucksack-Radfahren-dunkelblau/dp/B06XXZD14S/
I mentioned the Cloud Peak, it's bigger and has two side doors, weighs a bit more too. I like that it seems to have less mesh than others, so I figure it should be a bit warmer. But it has ventilation at the top. https://www.amazon.de/Naturehike-Cloud-Saison-Rucksack-Personen/dp/B074145RHL/
And finally the Mongar, which as 2 side-doors, lots of mesh, and is a bit lighter than the Cloud Peak. https://www.amazon.de/Naturehike-Ultraleichte-Personen-Doppelten-Hellgr%C3%BCn/dp/B072J8C4JB/
When I hear people recommending NatureHike tents, I mostly see the Cloud Up being mentioned (usually positively). I'm curious how people feel about their other models?
Any hint at what your budget is? Tents for backpacking really do come in all shapes and prices. $100 is on the relative low-end and $500 is towards the top.
I assume you won't be camping in snow with this tent - right?
1-person or 2-person? If it's just you (and your pack) a 1 person might work. I personally prefer a bit of extra room - so I use a 3-person for me + girlfriend.
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I recommend browsing REI.com. They sell quality products at retail prices. At minimum you can learn features and options here, then use it to compared to 'cheaper' models you find elsewhere.
I do not recommend blindly shopping on Amazon.com. There are too many pieces of junk there - and avoiding the crap for a beginner is too risky. Here is 1 tent that may work - but it's definitely less quality than the above options.
$100 USD is low for a quality backpacking tent. However this is one that I recommend for light yet budget focused lists.
https://www.amazon.com/Naturehike-Cloud-Up-Lightweight-Backpacking-Footprint/dp/B07HTB2129