Hi Mate, The snugpack tent is great. At first the floor seems very flimsy, but as time goes on I have come to realise it is actually quite strong. I still spread my hootchie out underneath though. With a little practice you can have it up in around five minutes in tropical rain. I haven't tried it but pitching in gloves wouldn't present any problems that I can see.
The only negative is the fact its only 3 feet tall. Its also pretty dark inside. If I was buying again I would consider the scorpion 2 or 3, that extra foot of space is nice and the big door lets in lots of light. Though in a cold climate the low profile would become an advantage.
Overall I'm very happy with it. This was the first snugpack product I purchased. Based on the quality I had no hesitation buying one of their shell jackets, nor would I hesitate recommending their gear.
Cheers for comment.