wildwanderer wrote:Pros and cons for my use case?
Likely won't be bringing the scarp crossing poles unless really bad weather is forecast.
Is the 2nd Arrow overkill?
Which is quicker to pitch?
Do both do ok on tent platforms?
Which is better for small off track sites?
I have both Scarp1 and 2nd Arrow (& an older 1st Arrow). The Scarp is pre-current (but the differences are minimal).
I've used both in Tassie but in NZ (South Island) I use the 1st Arrow. In NZ SI using the Scarp above the treeline, I'd be more confident with the crossing poles.
In any snow, you'd need the crossing poles for the Scarp, otherwise probably not. Recently had the Scarp in 6hrs of torrential rain (100mm?) & strong wind gusts up on the Cobberas - had 2cm of water flowing both sides (& presumably under) the tent with no problem. However, you'd need the crossing poles if snow is possible.
2nd Arrow is much bigger inside & higher, one vestibule but bigger & better for cooking. No, not overkill - but it
is big enough for two, just.
Scarp is a faster pitch - 1 pole to thread instead of 2. With the Scarp, I pitch with inner & fly joined. Even when wet, the inner is easily dried with a quick wipe if necessary.
Yes, both OK on a platform but the 2nd Arrow has a bigger footprint.
See response above.
In summary, I like both tents but the Scarp is getting more use. I tend to choose the 2nd Arrow when I'm sharing with a friend & conditions are likely to force cooking inside. Sharing the 2nd Arrow means <1kg each compared to 1.6kg if I take the Scarp (including a tyvek footprint with both).