In reply to Flinticus:
I have a laser comp 1, i use it for solo backpacking when working, it is a great tent if;
its not forecast to be too windy
your not too tall (over 6foot)
I wouldnt want to use it with my dog, it is a spacious (ish) 1 person with a good size porch but unless you have a tiny dog not a good option - my collie would drive me bonkers in that tent.
I would use a voyager if going solo with the dog.
What about the competition 2? More space, 2 doors and same design and similar weight.
or Voyager superlight? Much more space, good porch, bomber construction!
I think single pole tents if that what you are looking at would be a dodgy choice for 4 season use as if a storm came in unexpectedly you could be really in trouble. I used the laser comp 1 in 40-50 mph winds in summer and thought it was going to blow away, thankfully it didn't. OS i wouldnt use it in winter.