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17.2.11

Sierra Designs Lightning XT 1 One-Person Ultralight Tent

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Ultralight function pushed to the limit -the Lightning XT 1 defies logic, weighing in at 2lbs 15oz, for tent-like comfort and protection in a bivy-sack weight! Tunnel Dome pole structure increases head-room and stability without increasing weight. Jakes Foot and H-Clips make setting this tent up solo a breeze.
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Technical Details

- 1-person, 3-season ultralight tent with full-coverage rainfly
- Innovative Tunnel Dome structure combines best elements of both tent types
- SuperSeal floor with taped perimeter seam for waterproof protection
- 19.25 square feet of sleeping space; 9 square foot vestibule area
- Measures 83 x 38 x 32 inches (W x H x D); trail weight of 2 pounds 15 ounces
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19.8.10

Sierra Designs Lightning XT 2 Two-Person Ultralight Tent

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We don't make ultralight tents by compromising on strength, protection, or comfort -we prefer to let intelligent design save weight and rely on Sierra Designs quality for the rest. Two people, two doors, two vestibules for just 3lbs 15oz! New Tunnel Dome pole structure maximizes interior space allowing a second door and vestibule with increased weight savings.
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Technical Details

- 2-person, 4-season ultralight tent with full-coverage rainfly
- Innovative Tunnel Dome structure combines best elements of both tent types
- SuperSeal floor with taped perimeter seam for waterproof protection
- 30 square feet of sleeping space; 14.5 + 6.5 square foot vestibule area
- Measures 83 x 41 x 52 inches (W x H x D); trail weight of 3 pounds 15 ounces
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22.4.10

Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Four-Person Ultralight Tent

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At 6lbs 13oz on the trail, the Lightning XT 4 is the new must have for ultralight family camping. Tunnel dome technology gives this freestanding tent an enormous interior space while saving weight. The mesh body with two doors plus two vestibules on the lightweight full coverage fly keeps this tent dry and accessible.
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Technical Details

- 4-person, 4-season ultralight family tent with full-coverage rainfly
- Innovative Tunnel Dome structure combines best elements of both tent types
- SuperSeal floor with taped perimeter seam for waterproof protection
- 57.5 square feet of sleeping space; 17.5 + 10 square foot vestibule area
- Measures 92 x 49 x 95 inches (W x H x D); trail weight of 6 pounds 13 ounces
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Customer Buzz
 "Excellent Backpackable Tent" 2009-10-06
By Andreas Rounds (Lake Forest, CA)
REVIEW: (3 Nights at Bass Lake, CA)





- (SETUP) Even with instructions I was baffled with the pole configuration. I'm serious, the instructions could have been in "Pop-up book" format and I'd still have been lost! Even when I thought I had everything in place I came to find out that some sections were upside down. [When you set it up once (correctly), you'll be golden from then on and it shouldn't take but a few minutes in the future.]

- Condensation collected under the cover of the tent, but it never fell through the net-mesh.

- Great Airflow with/without the cover.

- Both entrances/exits work well and felt strong.

- Tent is solid as a drum when fully assembled.

- Stakes aren't needed unless you have the cover on.

- Plenty of privacy with the cover on.

- The net-mesh works amazing at keeping insects out and giving the occupants a panoramic approach to sleeping.

- [BACKPACKING] You can fit it all into one pack, but you might want to split it into two if you are sharing sleep space with a friend.

- [BACKPACKING] You will probably need a smaller sack to keep this tent in if your looking to save space.





FINAL THOUGHTS:





Long story short, if you need a great solid tent that can fit three bodies, plus gear, in comfort and is Backpack friendly, then this is an excellent choice.



I'd buy the Footprint for this tent. The material for the tent is plenty strong, but if your going to invest in a tent of this quality and cost, then it's better to get as much as you can out of it for future uses.

Customer Buzz
 "Light, roomy, state-of-the-art, tent" 2009-07-07
By Laurie Sweeney (Meadow Vista, CA USA)
I wanted a light tent that could pass as a 2 man, (with one of the men 6'4", 260 lbs) plus 2 dogs or a tent that could accommodate 3-4 people, if necessary.



Lots of room and very comfortable head room.



Setup was easy without pouring over step-by-step instructions.



Loved the see through mesh. We took the tent to mosquitoville (early Desolation Wildnerness), and groups of us hung out in there, just to escape. Even the dogs quickly figured out it was better in the tent without the mosquitos.



I was very surprised at how rugged the mesh was. The dogs would try to get in/out by scratching at the door. I expected big claw marks in the mesh, and there were none.



The rain fly was very rugged and comprehensive and yet we did not experience any condensation.



I was kind of disappointed it didn't rain, because I wanted to see how that would turn out, but unfortunately, we had beautiful weather.




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13.3.10

Sierra Designs Lightning XT 3 Three-Person Ultralight Tent

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The new Tunnel Dome pole configuration of the Lightning XT 3 expands livable room dramatically while keeping trail weight to an impressive 5lbs 10oz for this roomy three person tent. Full coverage fly with two usable vestibules as well as a mostly mesh body and two doors make the interior space dry and accessible.
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Technical Details

- 3-person, 4-season ultralight tent with full-coverage rainfly
- Innovative Tunnel Dome structure combines best elements of both tent types
- SuperSeal floor with taped perimeter seam for waterproof protection
- 42 square feet of sleeping space; 15.5 + 8 square foot vestibule area
- Measures 92 x 49 x 95 inches (W x H x D); trail weight of 5 pounds 10 ounces
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Customer Buzz
 "Great Tent! Lightweight, spacious, easy to setup!" 2010-01-27
By Brenton Richards (Idaho Falls, ID USA)
I have been using a North Face Starfire (tunnel-dome style) tent for 12 years on backpacking and a few car-camping trips with zero complaints - at least until my wife and I got a black lab dog. Quarters were cozy for the two of us, but for the three of us it was downright cramped. So we purchased this Sierra Designs Lightning XT tent for our backpacking outings to have extra room for our dog and gear. We like to hike, camp, and backpack year round in Idaho, so we get everything from 100 degree heat (for a few weeks, anyways) to wet and rainy Spring and Fall seasons, to 10 or 12 feet of snow. It is all usually accompanied by wind of some form or another. We haven't put three people in it, so I can't speak for whether or not it is a roomy 3 person tent, but it sure is a comfy and spacious 2 man tent, even with the dog.



The tent is super light weight; it packs down to the same size and weighs about the same as my North Face 2 man tent. Splitting it between two people makes even better and not at all bulky or heavy in a pack. The tent is almost entirely mesh, which my wife really likes on starry nights, with a bathtub style waterproof bottom. The rainfly is coated nylon and comes down just an inch or two shy of the ground with two vestibules, since there are two doors on the tent. It hooks in to the tent corners where the tent poles hook in, as well clips on to the poles for added stability. Setting the poles up is different than other tents I've used, but seems like it will hold up well in sub-hurricane winds. It is easier to do with two people, but it can be set up by one person if needs be. The tent doesn't have sleeves for the poles, there are just clips every foot or so which seems a little less bomb-proof than my North Face tent, but I haven't had any problems. The poles are hubbed, which also seems a bit less bomb-proof, but the major loads and stresses placed on the poles doesn't go through the hubs so I don't think it will be an issue in the future. The third less bomb-proof item is the fabric - its a little lighter and thinner than my North Face tent to save on weight and bulk. However, the poles, fabric, and clips are all very high quality, so I seriously doubt that I will have any issues with reliability or durability with this tent.



The idea to use Jake's Feet connectors, hubbed poles, and a full mesh top aren't brand new, and most of the big manufacturers buil tents this way. So I figure I won't knock the design unless I really do have a problem. Hence, it still get's 5 stars because it is a high quality, spacious, and VERY light and packable tent. Overall, I'm very pleased with the tent and expect years of service out of it without any issues.


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Sierra Designs Lightning XT 3 Footprint

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This lightweight footprint comes with durable clips which attach directly to the Jakes Foot on the tent body. It will greatly increase the life of your tent's floor by protecting your investment from dirt, gravel and sharp objects.
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Technical Details

- Use footprint underneath tent to protect tent floor from abrasion
- Sized slightly smaller than the tent floor to prevent water from pooling under tent
- Includes mesh stuff sack
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