[pct-l] Notch or Contrail?

[Dan Welch]

I'm thinking about a tent for a PCT thru-hike next year and I'd like to get
it up soon so I can try it out later this year.  I am liking the TarpTent
designs and trying to decide between a Notch and a Contrail.  The weight is
very similar and the $60 price difference is not really a deciding factor.
I'll tell you what I like or dislike about each and then I would love some
opinions from those who have actually used or are familiar with either tent.

Notch - Likes: Tent netting can be separated from the fly.(I am thinking of
just taking the fly until Kennedy Meadows.) Ventilation appears to be good.
Better views. Good vestibule space. More storm worthy? (Tarptent says it is
a 3-4 season tent vs the Contrail they list as a 3 season.)  Dislikes: Not
possible to fit 2nd person in a pinch. (My wife may join me for a few nights
on the trail.)  Less space in the tent than the Contrail (offset by more
vestibule space.) 

Contrail - Likes: More space inside tent.  Two people can squeeze in if
needed.  Dislikes:  Ventilation seems like it could be a problem. (Does wall
condensation roll down inside the "bathtub"?) Inseparable - I have to carry
the tent body even in SoCal.  Views always obscured - except for front
entry.  Minimal vestibule space.

Anyway, thoughts from those with experience would be appreciated.  I have
heard comments from Contrail owners that they may be a little finicky to
pitch.  True?  How bad ARE the condensation problems?  Etc...

Thanks All!!
Timberline