We have learned to be accustomed to being nearly absolutely protected from the vagarities of nature. No protection is 100% and we no longer take it very well when mother nature practices "tough love." When I lived in a tent, (which I actually have done, btw) there were many challenges, but one of them was not fear of busted water lines and the expense of repairing the damage. Once the nasty weather event was over, it was over. I would prefer to not live in a tent again, but there definitely are advantages if one takes a broad view.