My tent is a 3.5lb, $30, 2 person, one pole (aluminum) tent from Swiss Gear that I bought at Sams. I can't really recommend it because you can't buy it anymore. It has taped seams, but is not made of ripstop. I haven't done the garden hose test yet, I guess I should. I have slept in it several times with no rain. I found that if it is buttoned up all the way, major condensation problems. If you open the vestibule, then no problem with condensation.

Anyways, I can't really agree or disagree to your argument, because I really have never bought and expensive BP tent. Before this one, I had an old pup tent that I got at a garage sale. It was heavy, but I didn't know, I was young. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I also had a cheap two man dome from coleman. The dome kept me dry in the all day rain of the PNW.

As for the Wenzel Starlite, Walmart is selling it online for $19. Sam's Club is selling a new Swiss Gear that looks a lot like a Hubba Hubba. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />