When I started hiking the AT last year, I purchased a Sierra Design Hyperlight with foot print. My theory was that it would be great to leave the tent body at home when there are no flying biting bugs around, thus saving weight. However, I have yet to use it because of a concern with getting my sleeping bag or other gear wet if it rains. Can some of you share your experiences with using only a rain fly and foot print as opposed to the whole tent. What are the benefits or drawbacks?
TurboDog