I personally like to use a hammock. It keeps you off the ground and the Hennessy Hammock in particular has a rainfly to keep the downpour off. I have this hammock and would not part with this for any tent / bivy. It functions as tent/tarp/bivy/seat etc. Of course you need 2 trees or large rocks to secure the thing to.....<br><br>It is reasonably priced and very lightweight.( I have no financial interest) www.rei.com stocks this as well. You can also visit the website www.hennessyhammock.com.<br><br>Best thing I ever bought.<br>