+1 on the Quarter Dome T2 Plus.  It also comes in a T3 Plus.  Weight is 4.5 or 5.5 lbs depending on the capacity.  Easy setup, too.

Additional designers that have MULTIPLE long tent options include: Brooks-Range, Black Diamond (Beta series), Exped, GoLite, Gossamer Gear, Granite Gear, MontBell, Mountain Laurel Designs (MLD), Nemo, Tarptent, Vaude and Stephenson's Warmlite.

Wow! Thanks for the information overload AKA!

I'm 6'2" and use a Henry Shires TarpTent Moment.  It is a little small for two people, but quite large for one.  My partner and I have both slept in it before - she's 5'9" and as long as you don't need a lot of personal space when you sleep it's just fine.  There is a vestibule.  I have plenty of extra room at both my head and foot ends - certainly more extra room than you have extra height over my own.

The Moment is quick to set up, tear down, and only weighs 29 oz.  I used it on the CTR this year and couldn't be more pleased.

Hope that helps!

That's great to hear, Joey. I really like the TarpTents, but the 84" length has me nervous. If you are comfortable in the moment, which has fairly sloped ends, I would probably be fine in something like the Squall 2, which has somewhat more vertical ends.

At this point. I think I'm actually going to order and sew this tarptent from Quest Outfitters:

http://www.questoutfitters.com/patterns-tent,sleeping%20bag-cart.htm#BILGY TARP TENT

I plan to modify it with a hoop pole at the front, and some sort of vestibule doors that can be more fully closed. Usable floor length is 92", with very vertical ends.

The weight for a modified 2 person should still be under 3 pounds, which is pretty great in my books. New winter project!  Keep the suggestions coming though - there are almost no resources out there for tall folks looking for tents.

[no vestibule space]

I'm only 6'3", but I find my Eureka Spitfire 2 quite roomy. Here's a picture my four year old took while I was doing a test setup:

Here's my 72" Thermarest:

I'm quite happy with the Spitfire. Reasonably light, cheap, and easy to set up. Not freestanding, if that matters.

Certainly interesting. Am I reading the Eureka site correctly in that there is no vestibule space? That's too bad.  The weight and size are otherwise very attractive.

Thanks Paxton. Interesting tent for sure. The length is tempting, and the price is great. I read one review that said the weight was a full pound heavier than the listed weight, but otherwise reviews seem very positive.

I work at a Black Diamond dealer, so I can get the BD tents for close to the same price as the Mountainsmith (although I think the MS would still come out cheaper). If you order it, please let me know what you think.

[Anyways, I'm just hoping there are some other tall folks on this forum with thoughts or suggestions.]

Hi all,

I'm working at lowering my gear weight significantly, and the next major purchase is definitely a lightweight tent.  The problem I face is that I'm a pretty tall guy (6'6"), and most tents (especially the really light ones) don't have enough length for me.  Most have a floor length of around 84" (7'). Once you factor in my sleeping bag, stretched out sleeping length, and the slope of the tent walls, it means I'm usually jammed up against both ends.

My GF isn't interested in tarp setups, and most of my travels will be with her. She's nowhere near as tall as me, but that doesn't really help the situation. I would be happy with a 'tarptent' style setup, but the floor length is a major issue on all the models I've looked at.

I'm currently looking at the Black Diamond Mesa http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/shelters/mesa-tent and Mirage http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/shelters/mirage-tent, both of which have longer than average floors, and are reasonably lightweight.

Anyways, I'm just hoping there are some other tall folks on this forum with thoughts or suggestions. Thoughts about either tent, or alternative options are very welcome.

Thanks! 

Thanks for the update Gordon!  Glad to hear the platforms worked out for you.  I'm gonna use platforms and boots on an upcoming 240km overnighter. 

Other than your apparent love of Surly, can I ask why you are selling the Fargo?  I'm very interested in the Fargo, so I'm always interested to hear what people don't love about it ...

I've been a multi-year clipless-only rider.  I used to advocate clipless for basically all riding.  Then I realised how tired I was of not being able to wear whatever shoes I wanted, or just hop on the bike and go.  I've now switched to all platform, all the time, and love it.

Going on a two day, 250km ride with light gear, that I plan on doing on the platform pedals.  It'll be my first longer ride on platform pedals, but I look forward to trying it out.  I also really look forward to bringing only one pair of shoes (Blundstone boots), and being able to walk around comfortably at the destination.

However, I do very little technical mountain biking.  If I were doing more of that, I think I would still stick with clipless, because of the control issues.  Otherwise, platform all the way.