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Montgomery Wick wrote (see)

I do wonder about the Akto. I've seen plenty pitched over the years, and not one has looked the same - different heights and/or widths across the pole, end walls sloping in at differing angles, often flappy loose fabric. A month back, Cairngorm Mountain Sports in Inverness had one pitched on their floor - pitched 'right', you could just tell. Out of interest, I got in for a nosy, and was pleasantly surprised how roomy it was (I'm 6'4"). It was certainly much less claustrophobic than the Macpac Microlight.

LongShanks wrote (see)

Mole, thanks for the info, I'm in Bristol but may take you up on your offer!

Well, if you are heading to Dartmoor, I only live 15 mins E of the M5 J30...

I considered putting the tent up for sale in the classifieds, but it's not worth much, so the hassle of packing and posting is the main issue...  I guess ebay is the way...

I have the Argos Hike Lite 1 (formerly known as 'Tiger Paws' and green not orange) which is the same design - just cheaper materials and more mesh inside. (Search this site/google for extensive info on them). Haven't used it for a couple years as I have a Tarptent Scarp 1 (which would definitely be large enough for you). 

I'm 6' exactly and borrowed a Laser Comp recently to have a look. I found it bearable, but too short for my tastes, but, I have been spoilt for space by my other roomier tents! 

If you live in Devon you are welcome to try out my Hikelite!

Mine: (You can see that the legth at head end tapers down fairly low - but it is long to that point)

Have you looked here Guy? A Good selection. 

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/sun_hats.html

Some of the Sunday Afternoons Hats look wearable in public

These are pretty long inside - 265cm (narrowing to a point at head end)

Nordisk Svalbard 1