Shelters are great to duck into when you happen to be near one in a downpour. For sleeping, resting, and waiting out long spells of poor hiking weather I much prefer my tent. No offense intended, but I do not get why many prefer the snoring, talking, farting, dogs, meeces, early departures, late arrivals, etc. that are to be expected in shelters. So I'd like to hear from you shelter lovers and other enlightened observers. Why do people choose to sleep in shelters?