So this is good for one person, no dogs. The poles are a problem with more volume occupied. It also does not come with enough stakes to make it really stable. Mine does not have a loop on the front for a line to stabilize the pole. I also think you need a pole on the back, or tie it to a tree.

I had three straight days of cold rain on the Colorado Trail and was comfortable and dry inside the Silshelter. Because there is an effective "door" that closes (unlike a plain rectangular tarp), even blowing rain doesn't normally get in. There can be some condensation at times -- just pitch it a bit higher off the ground to allow more breeze.

Actually, there was one time I had water in the tent. But after some investigation I found that I had been sitting on my Platy bottle and had squirted out the water myself.

BTW, while this is technically big enough for two, with the sloping walls it's a tight fit when there's condensation. For one, this is a luxurious amount of room -- and still damned light.

Well where to start i have been everywhere with this shelter From east coast to west coast and just love it.I spent a month in the Adirondacks with this shelter in temps down close to freezing and rain and stayed nice and Dry,Shaded and and just about anything else i needed it for.It sets up so many ways its so versitile for whatever you need.Bring lots of stakes or make some out of your natural surroundings.Greatest light weight,Compact shelter out there i think.Experiment with and you will agree its one great shelter.Good luck and Happy Trails.......