I bot a Scarp 1 last winter and have used it twice for a total of 9 days & 7 nights. Two of the problems you mentioned have ready solutions. 1) To prevent you sliding down hill in the tent when pitched on unlevel ground, just "paint" stripes with the seam seal (as recommended for the tent) every 12". That prevents your Therma Rest from sliding. Be sure also to do the same with your Therma Rest so your sleeping bag doesn't slide on it. 2) Stretching fabric can be accommodated with bungee cords. On one end I tied three 36" lengths of cord in a loop engaging the three tie-outs. The bungees absorb any stretch the tent gives, keeping it taut at all times. 3) I haven't solved the misting problem but Henry Shires has suggested a second coating of the waterproofing on it. I will do that just as soon as I confirm it is truly misting and not condensation. BTW I love the tent, and can't wait till I can take it out again.