Let me throw in my 2 cents...I am also a backpacker and my husband says I own more tents and sleeping bags than shoes. I would recommend the REI Quarter Dome tent, 2 person. It weighs 4 lbs 4 oz. - and that includes poles, stakes, and rainfly. I also recommend the ground cloth they make to go with it. I've had this tent in rain and hail and stayed bone dry. This tent has room to sit up in it and the 2 person will give you room to store some gear inside with you in case it rains. It is really more like a 1.5 person tent. Perfect for solo trips. It isn't the lightest tent I own but it always seems to be the one I take with me on backpacking trips. A VERY good tent at a good price. If anyone wants to buy a tent or two let me know...I have a few extra but not my REI! Feel free to ask me any questions about it. And no, I am not affiliated with REI in any way.