Lawson Hammock (Blue Ridge Camping Hammock)
I've used Lawsons BRCH many times and on the AT. It not necessairly great for backcountry but it's still as light as most single person tents, plus it eliminates the need for a ground tarp. It comes with a rainfly that attaches to the hammock and bug netting. I've used all different types of hammocks and this one by far is the nicest and most comfortable. One big bonus is that it can be used on the ground as a bivy too. I highly recommend and thought it was very easy/quick to set up.
lighter than most one person tents?
This hammock tent is just to heavy for me.
These are some tents, some that I have some that I don't, which have weights less than this shelter:
Marmot Eos 1P
Henry Shires Tarptents
TNF Solo 12
BA Seedhouse SL 1
REI Quarter Dome T1
Hubba Hubba (2 person tent) just a couple of ounces over
Just some examples of one person (mostly) tents. I think this "hammock tent" is a neat idea, but I personally would not use it for anything but car camping. Now, some lighter construction (and lighter poles if these are fiberglass), and there could be some real potential here. I love hammocking, but weight is also an issue to me. Just some thoughts.