I bought a Mountain Hardware Lightpath 3 (3 season) tent last year...so this is my second season. It is very easy to put up...can use just the footprint and fly for lightweight camping...or full tent for regular camping. Tent is mostly netting so very good ventilation...vestibule has two openings for entry...and large enough to store packs, boots, etc. It does not let rain enter when vestibule is open with dripping water.....very good design. I especially like the poles and clip design.
It has been through snow, freezing rain, heavy thunderstorms, 95*+ heat with high humidity, and even winds in excess of 40mph last year on camping trip to Carolina Beach in September where 3 inches of rain fell in 8 hours. Swapped out supplied stakes with 12" metal sand stakes...dug down with hands to hard pack...drove in stakes...attached guy lines...covered with sand....she never budged. While others were blowing over, coming out of sand and filling with rain.....my entry into the tent was dry and comfortable even in those winds.
Outstanding tent for the price...well made.
http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...na-_-397_ace493f&ad_id=Avant&avad=397_ace493f
PROS:
1- easy to set up
2- light weight
3- solid in high winds, heavy rain, etc
4- durable construction
5- room vestibule for gear and gear pockets in tent
CONS:
1- 3 person but would have to be very intimate to sleep three...hahaha...great for 2 persons with gear kept inside
2- low ceiling height...wife complains about dressing laying down or sitting up
I have contemplated RTT....but for me is not best solution for these reasons:
1- I spend more time camping in single location and using as base camp than picking up and moving each morning...so ground tent fits this role better for me.
2- I dont have ability to lift off vehicle onto high storage or keep in garage due to size limitations...already full of canoe, motorcycle, wifes car, and other toys.
3- Dont want to remove it to put a canoe or kayak up on rack or to build up a way to level them out with the tent left in place
Great products...and perfect for some...but for my use a ground tent and a rack mounted awning are more than sufficient. Good luck on your search.