If one is locked into the Alaknaks, I'd suggest using two. One heated and used for meal prep and evening conversations, and a second dedicated solely to sleeping and gear storage.
With multiple people, sleeping and meal prep in a single tent demands some serious space or very close friendships. We have done four hunters for 9 days in a 12 by 14, but sleeping gear etc had to be stowed to allow for cooking, eating, and the drying of wet gear. Near impossible if one also wanted to include the luxury of cots and large gear boxes. Five foot walls also give one more usable space.
I, however, will stick with wall tents for extended outings.
Last edited by 1minute; 11/01/12.
