Used a Niak this year for my first sheep hunt. Endured some serious wind, rain, and light snow in it, and it handles it like a champ. Used it on a goat hunt and it paid for itself the second night weathering a heck of a rain/sleet storm. During the storm while goat hunting, I shared it with my brother, a little cramped but it could have been worse. My brother made the comment about being impressed at how well it handled the weather.
I am sold on it being the best compromise as far as the weight vs durability debate goes. I'd also not have any worries about using it during the winter as well.
This has been a great thread, I found this article that is kind of long but it worth the time if you want some great info and better understanding of some things
Understanding wind, tents and terrain can make the difference between an enjoyable hike or a terrible one so, with a little help from tent manufacturers, we’ve written this in-depth, three-part article to help you get the most out of your tent in strong winds and storms.
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