Truth....I'm looking for something that'll hold up decently in typical New England spring/summer/fall weather, so at the very worst heavy rain with a solid wind. I'm not really looking to keep snow out/off, but I'd like to be prepared for the occasional freak October snow storm? Maybe?

Re: weight: I've dealt with some dinosaur age Eureka clunkers strapped to my pack, so 5 lbs is my maximum weight. I probably should have clarified that...I'm not dying for a 5 lb tent, BUT I'm okay with trading in an extra pound or two for some extra room. I'm a fan of the vertical/near vertical side walls.

Cheers!