Whether we’re car camping or backpacking, our Black Diamond Megamid is the shelter I reach for first (apparently they changed the name to Mega Light Tent, but we’ve had this shelter for 20 years, and it was called Megamid until very recently I think!). At less than 3 pounds, it’s fairly light, especially for a shelter that comfortably sleeps four.  I like gear that has enough bells and whistles to make things simple and comfortable, but not so many that it’s distracting and adds unnecessary weight.  The Megamid fits the bill. (Edit: I said the Megamid comfortably sleeps four.  If you’re backpacking and it’s pouring and you need to pull…