I've always liked a good hoop tent, giving users maximum volume per weight as the poles only have to cross the narrow axis of the tent.

I've always wanted a mono-pole hoop tent for maximum light weight and two stake pitch.

Nowadays though, i pretty much use a tarp and bug net if needed. the lightest weight, but this method is usually not wife or girlfriend friendly. Hoop tent for winter, freestanding huge dome for car-camping, three pound single wall tent for camping with a GF.