Good question my friend.

The dimensions are 82x48 in=a total of around 7+4=11 ft. I could get 6 yards of material in the ballpark area of $60-70. Six yds equals 18ft which would give me additional 7 ft to do as I please aka make a vestibule, to put my gear if I have another person with me and to clean off, instead of paying $100+ just for that blasted thing. It wouldn't be that much heavier and I wouldn't need it all the time.

No-see-um mesh I can purchase for $9 of 3 yds.

I am simply attracted to it's minimalist design, it's extremely lightweight, and waterproof. I figure that will cover my bases pretty good. It uses only 2 poles and, depending on what website you're looking at, is rated for 4 seasons.