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I've looked at these tents in detail on showroom floors, & can acquaint you with the fact that the Twin Peaks by MSR is more a tarp shelter devise than what I (& most) would define as a tent.  

Clearly you can identify with this description.  

I am on very familiar terms with these types of shelters & use them regularly beyond any doubt through unforgiving Alaskan weather in all sorts of locales.  I checked out the Twin Peaks initially as a Cat-Raft “topper” (like I use the Black Diamond Megamid) for simple overnight shelter and still may pick one up.   I found the materials and workmanship to be first-rate (plenty satisfactory) yet not incomparable to superior seam work on Black Diamond tarp shelters like the BetaMid and Megamid.  One commendable characteristic to consider is the way the seam work layout on the Twin Peaks runs at acute angles to the would-be stress parts of the overall geometry.  I will also note that complete coverage comes right down to the ground better than nearly every similar use product… an attribute that will greatly limit exposure to the outside.  This is a desirable feature particularly via the little built-in vents and having a markedly tight width.  Too much condensation can be a hitch, the length is okay, height is fitting, but width is in my opinion is a tad too (industry standard) tight for 2.  

Brian Richardson
http://www.northernrim.com

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