Pyramid tents are noted for their versatility and their capacity to be adapted or modified to fit almost every situation. The only issues with pyramid tents are the same as they are for any freestanding shelter. If you can’t get stakes in the ground or some alternative to tethering out the corners and tie-downs of the tent, you won’t be able to get it to stand.
Due to their robust design, pyramid-style tents or teepee tents make great shelters for exposed or unprotected areas. In the alpine, in the desert, or other places where the relentless wind is a concern are perfect. With modern materials like silnylon and cuben fiber, contemporary pyramid tents tend to be a lot lighter than in the past, making them a popular option with the ultralight crowd.