As I value freestanding tents , I'd be less keen on a tarptent, and would accept the extra weight. Here in Canada you're looking at the $350-400 cad. range minimum for top brand 1 person or 2 person tents.
My older 2p MSR bubba is a good 4.5lbs but newer ones are lighter, as well as much lighter Big Agnes models, other msr models and the 1p tents.
I've hummed and hawed about getting a lighter tent but just keep using the 2p and 3p tents we have, really more of a money issue and the fact that we have them and they don't get used that much.
but back to your question, I still would prefer a self standing tent for overall use, but realize there's a weight penalty , although you can spend $ 6,7,800 on supper light self standing tents by known brands.
Last edited by djb; 10-13-20 at 06:49 AM.