With many of Mountain Hardwear tents, you can create a functional shelter by using just the fly, the tent poles, and a Footprint ( accessory grommeted sheet that normally serves as protection for your tent's floor). The resulting structure keeps off the rain, provides a fabric floor, and has tremendous ventilation at a fraction of the weight of the complete tent. The Pitch Light option is especially useful for fast-and-light, mild-weather trips. Some tents may require additional pole bindings at intersections and/or webbing support for struts and brow poles. These items are included in the appropriate Footprint package.