I've actually got an old Eureka tent (Hobbit?) that I've done really well with. Things I like:
i. insect no-see-um netting for great ventilation
ii. packed size 15cmx35cm (so I can easily put it in a pannier if necessary)
iii. free standing -I don't actually need to use pegs
iv. on an evening without rain, I can take the rain fly off and the top is just insect netting -I've gone to sleep looking at the stars (a nice luxury in life)
v. great waterproofing (don't know if that's a function of the tent design and material or more me being careful at the seams doing the waterproofing)
vi. it's a 2 person tent. It means I can bring all my bags in and still have reasonable room in it.
vii. nice vestibule you can put your shoe in and they'll still keep dry
iix. really good value at the time I bought it (~130 US Dollars)
Downsides?
i. It's old, and sooner rather than later I'm sure I'll have to replace it.
ii. because of its design (like a triangular tube), as it's getting older, the material has stretched, causing the sides to hang in a bit (can't say it bothers me though)
iii. I think it may be a little weightier than other tents though I can't say I've noticed a difference.
iv. aren't made anymore (I have to question why on this one!)
v. no windows
vi. can't stand up in it
vii exiting and entering means you have to crouch down.
iix. it's 3 season (though I don't go touring in winter, so no big deal there)
All in all, I'd definitely recommend it -if they were still made, and for the around the price I paid, it would be top of my list. But.... since it's not made anymore, what would I look for in my next tent? Here are my priorities:
-freestanding (I've camped where pegs are a pain to put in)
-must be 2 person (I like being able to put stuff in my tent).
-must have good ventilation and insect proofiing
-must have decent waterproof performance (I'll bet there's nothing more miserable than trying to sleep when you are getting wet!)
-small packable size (while I actually carry my tent on a rack, it's nice if you can put it in your pannier when you lock the bike up so you can just take the one pannier that has all the expensive stuff in it (e.g. sleeping bag, tent, air mat, etc ) leaving that other pannier with just dirty sweaty clothing.
-value -as I can't nor would spend a load of money on a tent based on the touring I do.
-must be of reasonable quality (subjective I know) and be simple to erect.
While I wouldn't absolutely rule out a single skin, it seems that they have trouble with condensation, and at the price point I have, they don't seem to be a viable option. While it would be nice to have a lighter tent, I think so long as the tent isn't inordinately heavy, that's low down on my priorities (if weight is a problem, all I have to do is look at my beer belly!).