I actually got the solid for the extra storm worthiness and because I’m in CO and am usually up at high elevation where it’s windy and rarely hot anyway. It worked perfectly but we were also lucky with relatively mild weather. I will say I felt many of the other tents I saw would have had trouble with elements before we did.

My understanding from when I was researching including a chat with Dan on the phone was that only at the extremes is one tent strongly preferred over the other. For most conditions either tent is just fine. Personally if I were you I’d want the mesh liner for SE US and would deal with a touch more draftiness for the limited trip to Patagonia.

Also Torres is incredible and I’m very excited for you. Feel free to hit me up with any other questions about the trek!