I had to run the same gauntlet recently. My Exped is wonderful but heavy (I have the "Delux"). I ended up buying the POE Ether Elite because I decided to commit to the concept that I would only use it for 3 season use. I chickened out and didn't get the short but rather purchased the "regular" size. I have only used it for two nights so far but you'll love the smaller packed size. Nights were warm so didn't get cold. I was camping out in the Cascades above Rockport. I see you are in Victoria so our camping is similar. I'm on Whidbey Island. I had to search for it online and POE is backordered.