I have never slept in the mud or had my sleeping bag get wet in a tipi with a wood stove. Also haven't had a problem gathering wood in any conditions. But I have only been camping in wood heated shelters for about 30 years. As I remember the 10--15 years prior to that camping in mountaineering tents is what. Really sucked.
As far as tents go, Hille are excellent. I'd also look at Crux tents.
