...or sipped the cool-aid... depending on your perception.
Had decided to buy the 6 person size and the stocking stuffer 10% sale triggered action.
I've had several backpack hunts in recent years in terrible weather, one still vivid from last month. Did fine with my flat tarp style but there is no question that a stand up full sided shelter would have been more comfortable, especially with a stove. Endless rain/snow-to-18-inches deep/rain again... Would not have done the recent hunt had we known how bad the weather and lack of game was going to be. The weather forecast wasn't even close.
I have more hunts in mind for this winter and next Fall, some near a vehicle, when such a shelter will serve well. So will try it out. I have used backpacking tents more for camping from a compact vehicle than I have backpacking.
I dislike cramped tents, floored tents of any size, and nowadays try to avoid camping above timberline. Personal prefs at my advancing age.
Haven't decided on a stove yet. Like certain features of all that I've researched. Will likely start with a cheapie to be hauled by vehicle to try it with the tipi, then select a light weight one for backpacking.
Any time this thing gets backpacked will be with sons or grandsons as the heavy haulers. For my solo backpacks, I will take my proven minimal bivy shelter items rather than the tipi.
Call this thread the evolution of a dinosaur