I like this tent a lot. If you want to go light, but don't want to use a bivy, I think this tent is where it's at. It's been out 10 nights so far and no major complaints. Kept the water out completely for 2 consecutive nights of moderate rain. The mesh hasn't snagged or developed any runs in all those times going up and down and in and out of the stuff sack. Can be guyed out tight enough that wind isn't a huge issue, though it might rustle gently. No more than I'd expect though in 20 mph gusts. One person set up, fast and easy (no more than 10 minutes once you get the hang of it) and comes down the same. I like that in the rain I could put up the rain fly first and then put up the mesh body underneath, avoiding getting the inside wet. I sleep solo but went with the SL2 for the extra gear space, and I like to go light but I'm not an extremist. The SL1 had my sleeping bag touching the sides. If I camped with a partner, I'd go with the SL3. Vestibule space is just adequate for a backpack laying flat and a pair of hiking boots. I wish the vestibule door zipped on both sides, and so I could use trekking poles to make it an awning. Then I could've cooked under it in the rain. As it was, I could've, but it would've been really cramped, and possibly flammable. Also, it's possible I'm just a heavy breather, but I have had a decent amount of condensation on cool nights, unless I leave the vestibule flap open. The gear pockets could be a big bigger as well. I do love the headlamp pocket above the door. Very useful for reading. A good balance between lightness and convenience.
The weight is a dream (3lb 13oz w/footprint). Setup is fast and easy, even for one person. A bit tight for two people, but doable if love or neccesity is involved, although, if you touch the side and make contact with the fly, you will end up damp, if not wet. For one person, the inside is more than ample and the ridge beats the snot out of a bivy. Using the rainfly definitely requires staking, so if granite is your thing, you need more tension lengthwise than the poles allow. If you want to stay dry, it has to stay taught, and if anything more than a light rain is expected, you better plan on setting all the guy lines to keep the separation between shell and fly. The x-peg stakes are both sturdy and light. My only complaint there is that the tops are devastatingly sharp and will shred your feet if you go barefoot or wear flip-flops around camp. Easily taken care of by heading to the hardware store and picking up some 1/2" rubber door stop caps (The R&D guys at Big Agnes are really appreciative and receptive to feedback). I do wish the gear pockets were a bit more ample, but they do hold the basics. Also, get the footprint, as the floor taped, but really thin. Just make sure you make note that you get the wider end toward the door, or it'll mess with the setup. Put an "F" in the front corners with a Sharpie so you can find it in the dark or so your dumber tentmate can get it right. All in all, a great tent that I would recommend to anyone looking for something well designed, light, and user friendly, assuming you take the time to become well versed in the idiosyncracies of adjustment before you head out.
