RE: backpacking tent recommendation
I' ve gotta second the recommendation on the Flash Clip 3. It' s a great little 3 season tent and won' t let you down if the weather gets rough. I know quite a few serious backpackers who use it or the 2 man version. If you want to save as much weight as possible, have a peek at that Cabela' s Bivy Tent. I use one when going far, high and light in wilderness. You have to have a tolerance for bare minimum shelter and it' s best to set up in a sheltered area, but it' s a damned good value for the quality.