Some lightweight tents even have removable parts allowing them to be even more compact
and less burdensome.  The lighter you go the less you have to carry. And the less you
have to carry the more room you have for food and water – 2 extremely important, must
have items.

However most people still are wary of new lightweight tents because of the fact that they can be slightly “open” to the elements.  This can be uncomfortable at first because people tend to lose their sense of security.  But sleeping in the open, under a tarp, or in a lightweight tent can open you up to nature and make your trip outdoors a whole new experience. europa2004.