I've been using a Hilleberg tent for a few seasons now and think they're worth what they cost$$ My model is the Keron 3 GT. I got it for the arctic trips I've taken where there's plenty of space for set up and no place to hide in bad weather. It's big but doesn't weight as much as some smaller tents. But you don't get them because of the weight, it's the shelter they provide.  It's also the ease of setting up in the wind and rain, or taking down. The tent body is attached to the fly, but if you want, the body can be removed while you're still inside and packed away before you exit the fly into the weather. I did take it to Q in October and it does take a big tent pad space, but nice to have if. It's a 4 season tent so not the greatest when it's hot out, but I don't tend to tent camp where/when it's warmer. I prefer the solitude of the off seasons.

So I just picked up the Akto model too for my solo outfit. My other tents where 2 or 3 mans and other solo tents seemed tight.

I'm also getting a Western Mountaineering sleeping bag. My old Eddie Bauer bag, which I love, is just too heavy at 5 lbs. (big and warm). Some concessions to me age :-[

I'll report on both these post fall trip. All these gear items were observed or recommended from fellow trippers who do far more tripping then I do. So I'm pretty sure I'll be happy to report the results.