I think it is more a matter of folks thinking that a 20 oz tent is neat but when they get it and try it out it looks too flimsy and/or is too small. The lightweight folks expect to handle all of their gear with a little extra care and to be less than spacious but the general backpacker is reading Backpacker Magazine gear reviews and expect bombproof gear with enough room to handle the kitchen sink and the pool table. Light weight is a mindset as well as a set of gear.