RE: Tents
handloader1,
I' m a big wall tent guy myself, but have been looking at tents for " spike camp" that could hold 4 to 6. I agree with bigbulls. I saw an Alaknak set up at Cabelas lawn and checked it out -- it looked pretty good. Reasonable price, stove jack, and a interesting vestibule option if you are wanting some flexibility now or later.
The only weak point I saw was how tight the door zipper was right at the " eve line" but that could be an error in set up and if it is " inescapable" then a tent maker' s modification could easily remedy it. I' d recommend you get a fly for it so the embers from your stove don' t burn little holes in your new acquisition.
Never Go Undergunned,
EKM