Excellent advice. Thank you.

I've read a lot of wonderful reviews of the various Tarptent designs... but I think I would prefer a freestanding tent. I know it's a little more weight, but I want something that is a little more windproof... and something that I can easily shake all of the dog hair and debris out of while it is still erect. I'm not going to be thru-hiking any long distance trails anytime soon.
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