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I had considered the Kelty 2-person Salida frequently offered here as a knock-about, multi-use option to spread out the wear and tear factor at a low cost ; but the Genesee just seemed like much more tent in numerous ways for 2 or 4 wheeled camping, or just hanging out (and sleeping) in the back yard, in my case. It's also still available in green citron (?) as the Equinox 4. The Morrison is Mountainsmith's 2-person version of similar design, which I think may up the durability and mfr. backup factor over that of the Kelty. Ledge has a similar ultra affordable design competing with the Morrison, also widely well reviewed; but I think that one may be discontinued, though still on sale at a good discount.
There are, of course, more technically sophisticated freestanding tents out there that could save a few more ounces, still, than the ones I chose. But there are trade-offs. Massdrop has already offered several attractive options of that ilk. I liked what I saw of the 2-person model from Big Sky offered here previously. I'd consider something like that or one fairly similar from Tarptent, et.al., to supplant the BA Jack Rabbit if I felt enough need either to shed even more ounces... or just to have augmented bragging rights in certain circles ;>). Resist the impulse to over-buy sophistication in a tent until you have your perfect pack and sleeping combination, at whatever that has to cost. I'm pretty confident in the weather handling ability and general comfort level of each of my own three acquisitions, maximum cost, just a bit under $200. Good luck.