Here is a proven tent used in Central Texas effectively. It has even been proven with our Boy Scout Troop and that's saying allot cause they tear up equipment like crazy. It has room for two or one with a full pack inside. They come in at just under four pounds and can handle light rain and mosquitoes. I replace the steel stakes with aluminum and also use a thin plastic ground cover just to keep the bottom clean. I don't know of anyone who has used this tent in Cold Country. At less than 50 USD its worth a try...