“Can anyone point out other things I should consider before I purchse one of these tents?”

Maybe consider something lighter and lower cost. Eureka makes good tents (the AL pole versions).

Mull over Eureka’s Spitfire ($99 and good reviews): http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___23889 3lbs 4oz. or shave off another 10 oz w/ the UL version.

If you watch for used tents on all the boards, you should be able to score well with a used Tarptent--- these are lighter yet.

-Barry