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Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent

Item # 718457
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This lightweight and super-compact tent is ideal for cycling, hiking or paddling adventures.

  • Updated DAC Featherlite® poles offer a weight savings of 4 oz.
  • Cam Locs™ make this tent stand strong, even in the highest wind conditions
  • Stash Door has a circular zipper track to allow opening from the side or bottom; then stash it out of the way in the internal mesh pocket
  • Updated silicone rainfly material is lighter in weight and has an integral vestibule to provide gear storage out of the elements
  • Two-pole design ensures swift setup and allows ventilation between breathable tent body and waterproof rainfly
  • Mesh panels along the full length of the tent and at the door and rear window provide extra ventilation
  • Optic white tent canopy allows increased light transmission for a brighter living space
  • Reflective guyout loops allow night visibility; reflective, noiseless zipper pulls are easy to see and eliminate that annoying jingle when it's windy
  • Treated with Tent Guard with Ultra-Fresh™ to help prevent the growth of odor-causing fungus and mildew—a Sierra Designs exclusive!!
  • Pockets on interior are waterproof towards the outside of the sidewall with mesh inside so your stuff stays dry and visible--now with two more pockets
  • Cam Loc is designed to work as a SwiftClip™ when it's not engaged, but with a simple turn of the key it adds extra strength to your tent
  • Includes stakes, guylines and tighteners, pole repair sleeve and stuff sacks
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

In mild weather, Sierra Designs' Fastpack Footprint (sold separately) gives you the option of setting up the poles and rainfly only over the footprint for a basic, very lightweight shelter. Fastpack weight (rainfly, poles, footprint) is 2 lb. 7 oz.

Imported.

Item 718457

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Packed size5 x 19 inches
Peak height43 inches
Doors1
Canopy fabricNylon ripstop
Floor area32 square feet
Number of poles2
Rainfly fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Peak height - metric109 centimeters
Sleeping capacity2
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Season3
Design typeNon-freestanding tent
Pole diameter8.5 millimeters
Vestibule area6 square feet
Average packaged weight4 lbs. 6 oz.
Floor dimensions - metric226 x 147 centimeters
Average weight - metric1.98 kilograms
Pole materialAluminum DAC Featherlite
Average minimum weight3 lbs. 11 oz.
Floor dimensions89 x 58 inches

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent Customer Reviews

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Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent
 
3.9

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fly works well (11)
  • Easy to set up (10)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Sturdy (6)
  • Comfortable (5)

Cons

  • Too cramped (5)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (12)
  • Hiking (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (7), Casual adventurer (5)

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Oct

25

2007

 
4.0

Great tent, but leaks eventually

By Monocot

from Santa Cruz, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Leaks from the bottom

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Beach
  • Hiking

Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

I loved this little tent and I used it often. It's light weight and compact, and easy to set up. If the ground is too hard/soft for the stakes, just use rocks to hold it down. It was very good to me until it eventually started leaking from the bottom. Setting it up in a spot with good drainage definitely helps, but after a couple years of use, it was leaking every time it rained.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Oct

10

2007

 
4.0

Great tent for 1 person

By ok51

from Helena, MT

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Too Cramped

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking

Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

This tent is a great tent for backpacking and during other activities when weight is an issue. It is very simple and fast to set up. The rain-fly works well if staked down well. The only problem is the space inside the tent. It is very cramped with two people. 1 person, dog, and gear works better than 2 people. Overall, the tent is very light, easy to set up, durable, and cheap.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Oct

7

2007

 
5.0

Old Faithful weathers 16 years

By Kay the Botanist

from Missoula Montana

About Me Avid Adventurer, Backcountry worker, Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Fly tricky to put on

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering

Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

Yes, I have used and abused my clip flash light for work and for pleasure. It has provided a dependable warm, dry space. After 16 years it finally leaked (in strong winds and wet snow, and only on the windward side). My friends can't believe this could happen, but I know how may miles this little tent has weathered...I hope the next generation is as well made.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep

24

2007

 
4.0

Comfort for 1

By CAE

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Too cramped for 2

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

I've been using this tent as a solo backpacking tent for at least the past four years. It is easily set up, quick and stable. The rainfly is easy to put on and the tent maintains well without the fly in good weather. I think this tent works very well for one; or perhaps one person with a pet, but would be overly cramped for two people.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep

24

2007

 
4.0

Great tent for beginners.

By dmband365

from Auburn, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Slightly difficult setup

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

This was my first tent. It worked great for me. Only reason I got a new tent was that I wanted a free standing.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep

17

2007

 
2.0

Lightweight but pain to set up

By MsBrieCheese

from farmington hills, MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Difficult To Setup
  • Too Cramped

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

Super lightweight- so very good for backpacking.

However.....

1. You MUST have stakes because it is not freestanding

2. When you're in the tent the top sides of the tent fall inwards towards you, though it is comfortable enough for ONE person

3. Very cramped inside. While i was able to fit two people in it (like it says) it was only possible since we were both ~ 5ft tall AND really good friends (aka, don't mind being Very Close)

4. If you want rain protection/fresh air you Must guy out the sides of the tent (not good if there's no trees to guy them to)

5. If it does rain this is about the most unspacious tent you could be stuck in for hours.

All in all, if you need to take a tent for just yourself and you're backpacking (where there's trees to guy to and hard ground to stake into) then this is a mega light weight tent so it might work for you.

However, if you're travelling with a buddy, it's better to get a far higher quality tent and have one of you carry the tent- the other person carry the food.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Sep

14

2007

 
5.0

Great for young backpackers

By laderrick

from Austin, TX

About Me Backpacking Trip Leader

Pros

  • Easy to set up
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

    I'm a youth group backpacking trip leader, taking youth from about age 11 or 12 and up on weekend trips in our area, as well as a few week-long trips to the mountains. It's a constant struggle to find gear that is durable, affordable, easy enough for inexperienced youth to use, and really lightweight (because most the kids aren't big enough to carry much weight, and the rest of us are too old to appreciate schlepping around more that we absolutely have to).

    We've had this tent for four years and it's by far the one that gets the most use. While some larger adults might find the space a little cramped for two, the kids fit just fine, as do a child and adult. We once even piled in three people for warmth during a freak summer high-altitude snowstorm. And we adult leaders are used to traveling light, so our gear fits inside with us well enough, especially when we use packs as pillows or footrests.

    Our first Clip Flashlight just got a good cleaning, and after four years of frequent use and rough treatment, it hardly shows any wear, and has needed no repairs. Properly set up, it breathes well enough for my steam factory of a 6'2" teenage son to sleep in it without any problem.

    I worried at first about the fact that it's not freestanding because I thought that might make it harder for the kids to set up, but they actually seem to prefer it. The bonus is that they always stake it down, which they often neglect to do with the freestanding tents (occasionally with somewhat unfortunate results).

    This tent is about as lightweight as you can get without paying a LOT more money. That and its durability make it a great value for young backpackers, individual adults, or anyone hiking with a dog. Adults traveling together should check it out first to see if they're comfortable sharing a tent this size.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Sep

    13

    2007

     
    4.0

    Great Little Tent

    By JessieMae

    from Pittsburgh, PA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to set up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

      This is a great little tent for the weekend backpacker/camper. It's small, lightweight, and is great for the price.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      12

      2007

       
      5.0

      a great little tent

      By J-girl

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to set up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping

        Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

        A great tent. I spent a month living in it and couldn't have asked for anything easier to set up. It's decently lightweight, although can get a bit heavy on solo backpacking trips. Easy to set up in a flash. Held up to a couple of good New Mexico thunderstorm downpours. Could be a bit short/small for bigger people (I'm only 5'3").

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        12

        2007

         
        3.0

        Good for backpacking on a budget

        By Tubaman

        from Oakland, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Easy to set up
        • Fly Works Well
        • Sturdy

        Cons

        • Heavy
        • Too Cramped

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent:

        This tent is good for someone who doesn't have a lot of money to spend on a fancy, super lightweight tent. It is a bit cramped due to the design (non-dome), and it also gets a bit stuffy inside. There is a slight lack of vents, and with the fly on, very little air circulation without a good strong breeze.

        It is perfect for car camping or backpacking if you don't mind a bit of extra weight. If two people are planning to use it, it certainly helps if one of them is a bit smaller :-)

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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