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What I'm focused on, is that I've spent many months camping (hiking, kayaking and bicycling) over long period in a cheap puptent in a fairly wide array of conditions, and was perfectly satisfied with the protection it offered during summer months.

Your beloved Wenzel solo is completely useless down here in our southern forests during the summer, as it lacks adequate ventilation and serves only as a rickety sauna. Something much more open is required here. My wife uses an old MSR Bughut (same as the REI Bughut II and others still made) with a Kelty Noah tarp for rain protection. That combo's about $120 retail. I'm sure you've had fun in your cheap pup tent. Why not get another and go for a long walk somewhere? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />