Lightweight tent

[Scythe13]

I was looking into a small UL tent, but then I saw a couple of issues with them, and not just the price.

My issues:
1. Cost.
The good UL tents are all around or over the £200 mark! Think how many other preps that could buy!
2. Take down and repacking time.
They're pretty quick to set up, but to put back into your pack, could be a problem in a fast up and off scenario.
3. 360 Degree blind spot.
Once you're tented, your 100% approachable from all angles. If you don't hear them, you're in trouble.
4. Suitability.
They're great for late spring, early autumn, and obviously summer. But come winter, the poles can become brittle if it gets really cold (not all do, so this not count).
5. Bag Shelter.
The small part for your bag is for UL size bags. A normal pack would need to be waterproofed and kept outside.
6. Weak material.
Many, but not all, of the UL tents have flimsy material, which I'm going to rip.
7. Size.
If you're 6 feet or more, or is you're quite wide (shoulders or waist) you'll be in for a snug night.
8. Versatility.
Bumps, lumps, humps, and things like that do quite limit where you can take them, as with all tents. Don't forget the weight of the tent pegs (some companies do include UL pegs), and the hassle of pegs in stoney ground.

Having said the above, there are some very good points to them.
1. Cover.
They provide more cover than a poncho or bivi.
2. Exitability.
They're fast to jump out of, if you're not in a sleeping bag.
3. Speed to set up.
It's faster to stick a pole through some loops than it is to string a basha.
4. Weight saver.
Yeah they give loads of shelter for what little weight they have.
5. Space saver.
Same as weight saver, but change weight for space.
6. Kids kit.
This is the kind of thing a kid can carry and would be good to have in their kit if separation is considered after TSHTF. It'll give them their best chance of shelter.
7. General pre-SHTF camping
This is an ideal piece of kit for before TSHTF! Great solo camping item.