Opinions and facts?

Pros? easy setup, light, roomy (I know a guy who uses one for himself and his hound dog), can use trekking poles in place of tent poles, sittin' up room.

Cons? some people think they're flimsy - some people don't like single wall - some folks have a lot of condensation on the inner wall because of where they go...

Have a look at the pics on the website to see all the places tarptents have been, tho. Watch some of Franco's videos (he should be along shortly.)

The non freestanding aspect bothers some. It doesn't bother me, maybe because my primary shelter is rigged between two trees and infinitely configurable. I know folks who successfully get through storms on open granite with nothing but a tarp, so my perspective is a bit skewed from the traditional "we must have a freestanding tent" crowd.