3F UL GEAR - Lanshan 2 Pro

I was exactly the same. Actually got as far as ordering (and then cancelling) a Tarpstar as I decided to opt for a Lanshan instead (I now have a 1 and a 2). The ability to completely open up the side of the Lanshan made the difference for me, and I've certainly enjoyed using it.

Lanshan is probably your best bet, but really consider your priorities here. This will be your home for a month.

Every influencer and their mom has done a "budget Walmart gear" review video; just watch those. For that price range you'd be better off with a cheap Chinese tent; a Lanshan or similar.

You'll find the Lanshan pro 2 very spacious coming from the 1! The two pole setup provides shoulder room for sitting up in a way that pyramid tents never do. It should solve your issues.

If you use trekking poles, just get a lanshan 2, they are super light and pretty roomy

For less than $200, the Lanshan 2 or the pro 2 is a good option. It's popular as a budget trekking pole tent. If you don't already have poles, I use $30 cascade aluminum trekking poles from amazon and they're solid and reasonably light if I'm carrying them instead of using them. For a little more money, I really like my Durston Xmid 2, but it's \~$260.

Lanshan 2 pro is king for me!

This is the truth. It's nearly impossible to beat it for quality vs price.

I have the Lanshan and the X-Mid. Both 2 Pro. Both are terrific tents. The Lanshan is perhaps the better value because of its low price. The X-Mid is the better performer because of its lighter weight and clever design. Both are fine 2 person tents with excellent materials and well performing layouts; although both are cramped for two people.

Can confirm. I started out with the Lanshan only to buy the Durston a year later. The Lanshan isn’t bad per se, the Durston is just so much better :) I got the Durston on an online marketplace in the Netherlands, maybe you can find something similar in your country.