During my annual visit to virgina I like to take in 4-7 day section walk of the AT (in VA or TN). Up to now I've used a cheap Kelty Grand Mesa 2man (5lb), it been a great tent over the past 6 years, but seems a bit overkill for solo camping in summer. I'm getting older and trying to shed weight. Here are my shelter requirements, doesn't have to be a tent (nothing set in stone);
Keep out rain
keep out bugs
<40 oz
<200$
minimal condensation
Would like to be able to use as a bug shelter on dry nights and see the stars or maybe setup on a shelter floor.
I don't normally carry trekking poles so tent poles need to be included in cost & weight calculations