I've been looking again at Terra Novas since I became less enthused with the Hubba - the fact that they're based here really helps with any warranty or repair business, and the current offer on the Pioneer 2 makes it look rather good value but that's only in the context of its RRP (it's rocketed in price in the past few years) but it really does seem to be a 1+ tent rather than actual 2 person with that width and asymmetrical inner.Tunnels tents have been around for years. I have 3 Terra Nova tents (including a blizzard 2) and the quality is very good. Terra Nova are a British company (been around for over 40 years) and produce tents very much for the northern top half of Europe! The Terra Nova Quasar is an iconic geodesic tent that pioneered lightweight mountain tents.
I know of at least two people who have sent Hilleberg back from new because the stitching was poor they had to cajole the distributer to get them returned and sorted.
I own an Akto and it is no better and maybe slightly worse than my laser comp for internal condensation and the heavier fabric of the Akto wets out much more when you pack it up damp/wet than the silicon nylon of the laser comp.
Then the Helm Compact 2 pops up at its very reasonable price and seems decently capable. More spacious and sensibly designed inside than the Pioneer 2 as well.
I've also been looking longingly at the Tarptent Scarp 2 (unavailable at present, and US import only which makes it a much less appealing endeavour) and the Kuiu Storm Star 2 which looks brilliant (also unavailable at present, and US import only as well). And both way out of my original price range.
The tent rabbit hole continues...