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- The single-wall design works expertly at high altitudes thanks to a narrow footprint that nests easily on thin ledges
- Highly breathable and water resistant Epic canopy fabric resists water penetration in all but the most extreme rain conditions, making it ideal for cold, high altitudes
- SilNylon floor seals out ground level wetness
- Two-pole design sets up quickly from the inside of the tent, so you dont have to weather storms from the outside when making camp
- The steep walls shed snow while the innovative door design peels all the way to the floor to allow easy entry and exit
- Sewn with silicone-dipped thread to prevent seams from absorbing moisture
- Capacity: 2 person
- Minimum weight: 2 lb 11 oz
- Floor area: 27.3 sq ft
- Floor dimensions: 82 x 48 inches
- Interior peak height: 42 inches
- Number of poles: 2
- Stuff size: 9 x 6 inches
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Berkeley, CA on 9/3/2007
Tent weathered the worst you're likely to see in the Sierra backpack season, 3-6 hours of rain (sometimes heavy) and hail every day but one for 4 days, above 11,000 ft. Always tolerably dry, and quite dry when we had time to guy it out properly. BD should seal the seams, though--way more efficient, probably more effective and well worth the small price increase that might be needed.
from Lincoln, Nebraska on 12/25/2006
This tent worked perfectly for me. By myself, I was O.K. With two people, it would have been tight unless you slept head-to-foot. No room for gear unless you get the vestibule. Lots of condensation. I was in Yellowstone, and the poles froze to the fabric, even with the window open and the door cracked. Otherwise, it was super light and extremely easy to set up. Take time to seal the seams right on the inside and outside. No water will get through it. Stake it down securely, and it will withstand constant 20-30 mph winds (happened to me in the Black Hills). It's thin, but it offers more protection than you think. It doesn't keep the cold out to any extent, but it does shed snow, and it is watertight. Be sure to get the footprint.
from Newton, MA on 9/14/2006
In cool to cold, low humidity climate, this tent is outstanding. In more humid conditions, I think the ventilation is marginal (but still decent). I would have put a small top vent on the tent to aid this. When using solo, ventilation is not a problem in most conditions excluding humid summer, which i don't backpack too much in anyway.
I use it as my primary 1-man tent. I do a loop in the Presi's that a friend of mine comes up to meet me usually on the 3rd/4th night. Tight, but not unreasonable with two. No room for gear however for 2 in the tent. (That's why God invented extra large trash bags to put your packs in).
This tent is light and for those of us who like full coverage, a great alternative to tarps.
Used the Firstlight on Rae Lake Loop, Five Lakes loops, and Mt. Shasta. Loved it. The tent performed well under wet wheather(provided that you seal the seams very well) and strong wind. Set up can be a little tricky at the beginning, but will get easier once you are used to it. I could set it up in 4 minutes. Only complain is the square footage of the floor, it feels a bit tight for 2 men. Although it is a 3 season tent, I used it on Mt shasta and it held up fine under 50mph wind. Ventilation is excellent, min condensation. I highly recommand.