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Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent

Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent

Item # 747612
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The Spite 1 tent offers a unique footrprint—it features a little nook to keep nighttime essentials close at hand plus a roomy vestibule.

  • Two-pole, non-freestanding design saves weight; tent's pole structure is incorporated into vestibule for aerodynamic performance
  • Features a large door and a mesh canopy walls for excellent ventilation and views during warm nights
  • Dry-entry vestibule design prevents water from dripping inside tent when vestibule is open, improving livability
  • Atlas 7001 poles are anodized for corrosion- and dent-resistance and come with patented Delrin shock tips, so they're completely field serviceable by hand
  • Pole clips save weight, make setup a cinch and allow superior ventilation between rainfly and tent
  • Other technical features include reflective guy-out loops, reflective zipper pulls, welded guy clip anchors and Super-light™ buckles and webbing
  • Pitch Light Option: For an ultralight shelter, pitch the rainfly, poles and footprint (sold separately) without the tent body
  • Comes with stuff sacks, stakes and owner's manual
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

Mountain Hardwear's Watertight Construction: Thoughtful design, taping and welding technology combine to make this tent watertight off the shelf. No seam sealing is required.

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Item 747612

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Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3-season
Design typeNon-freestanding tent
Sleeping capacity1
Average minimum weight2 lbs. 13 oz.
Average packaged weight3 lbs. 7 oz.
Average weight - metric1.56 kilograms
Floor dimensions90(length) x 31(head) x 51.5 (middle) inches
Floor dimensions - metric231 x 131 centimeters
Floor area17.5 square feet
Vestibule area5 square feet
Peak height37 inches
Peak height - metric94 centimeters
Doors1
Canopy fabricNylon taffeta
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Rainfly fabricPolyester taffeta
Number of poles2
Pole materialAluminum Atlas 7001
Pole diameter8.9 millimeters
Packed size6 x 19 inches

Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent
 
3.9

(based on 14 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (13)
  • Easy to set up (12)
  • Fly works well (11)
  • Comfortable (9)
  • Sturdy (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (14)
    • Hiking (9)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (9), Casual adventurer (5)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (8)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    May

    5

    2008

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Solo Tent

    By Bill in Flag

    from Flagstaff, AZ

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

      I picked up the Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 for a 7-day backpacking trip in Grand Canyon. I've previously packed a two-person tent but wanted to go to a solo design to shed pounds and enhance comfort on this long trek. Simply put, the Sprite 1 worked great! It is easy and quick to setup. This tent accommodates my 5'10" frame with reasonable comfort. (It may be a little too tight for you 6-footers.) There's enough head room for me to sit up while getting into or out of my hiking clothes. The angled storage area at the head end is perfect for miscellaneous items you want to keep handy. The mesh pocket is perfect for glasses, maps, etc. For those of you camping on hard pack, I do recommend replacing the stakes with something like the MSR Groundhog or Easton Nano. Or just use some large rocks.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Soloing in the rain? Perfect fit

      By Habap

      from Arlington, VA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Too Cramped

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

      I took this as my solo tent at Philmont (northern New Mexico Boy Scout ranch) and thought it was great. My 200-pound, 6'0" frame found it a bit cramped, but the light weight and dryness in heavy rains balanced it out. I'm guessing it would even be good in cool weather, due to the durable fly and minimal air volume. That little "nook" was absolutely perfect for keeping essentials (dry socks, water bottle, contacts, etc) exactly where I needed them.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      29

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good tent for the price

      By Doc M

      from Phoenix, AZ

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Flimsy Construction

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

      Good tent for the price. But you do get what you paid for...

      I used this tent on a solo trip from Yosemite Valley to Devils Postpile and it worked well.

      I was surprised to see how some people thought it was good for tall people. My head and my toes hit the inside of the tent and I'm only 5'10". Width was good and it fit my large Prolite Thermarest easily.

      I had no problems with water in the rain, set up fast, and had the room I needed for my gear (backpack not included).

      I did have trouble getting the fly to tighten down with all the straps pulled to the full extent. The window on the fly is pointless to me but some may like it.

      Mesh on the tent seems to 'scratch' easy compared to my other more expensive tents. It also didn't seem to 'fit' together well when set up. The fly (see above), loose areas, and tight areas. Poor consruction or poor backpacker... Only you can decide.

      Ventalation is excellent and I love how much mesh the tent has (pretty much the entire tent). I had no condensation inside the tent at all.

      Overall, I was happy with this tent regardless of the minor flaws.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Mountain Hardware Sprite 1

      By JDJ

      from Burbank, California

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Professional Guide

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

        This tent is the jet! Not only is it light and compact in my backpack, the design is oldschool with a few new tricks up it's sleeve. Part of the footprint (sold separately) nests outside the tent body under the vestibule serving as a floor for my pack! The angular section at the front of the tent is great storage for my clothes and boots! Enough said! If you are looking for a lightweight solo tent with great headroom look no further. My hat off to Mountain Hardware and the Sprite 1

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        14

        2007

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great solo tent

        By NJB

        from New Jersey

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

          What can I say thats not great about this tent. I am 5'8" and fit very nicely in here. I would love to have a little more headroom, but in a solo you are not going to get much better than this. The sprite packs down small and weight is not a problem at all. As far as storage, the nook next to your head is great for stashing things that you would want close and dont want to fumble around in the middle of the night searching for. Space has not been a problem for me as my pack stays outside on a tree or in the vestibule (which is just big enough for my boots and a 4700 cu in pack). All in all it does a good job with ventilation, weight, keeping me dry and space for a solo.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          19

          2008

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Awesome tent. Snug fit, smart design.

          By wisely the younger

          from Fort Worth, TX

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

            I've pitched this tent a few times since receiving it, and it's an excellent design. I should warn that at 6' I almost don't fit. I almost touch both ends with my head and feet. I love the little nook, great for keeping late night snacks, headlamp, and whatever else. I also love the way the door is shaped, I can unzip it, and stand up with my feet in the tent (perfect for throwing your boots on).

            The fly does a great job of shedding water (after my super technical water hose tests) and snugs down really tight for crazy storms. The shape of the tent allows for some out of tent under the fly space for keeping the rest of your gear out of the rain (unless you carry a gigantic pack)

            Awesome tent, I'm going to post a review after my next big trip.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            6

            2007

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Solo trips

            By JVC

            from VA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy to set up
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Small room for gear

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Hiking

            Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

            Wanted a tent for those times I went mountain biking with the club without the family. Didn't realize how small it was until I was actually in it with my gear. Definitely a minimalist tent. Not a lot of room for gear or change into the mtb gear. With your gear off to the little side compartment, there seemed to be ample room to sleep. No problem handling the first night downpour.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            4

            2007

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great bang for buck/great for tall guys

            By SouthernCross

            from Pennsylvania

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy to set up
            • Fly Works Well
            • Nice length

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking

              Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

              Quick setup, pretty well built, but most importantly for me (6-6 tall trekker) is the combo of its nice length combined with a fairly light weight. Vestible is a nice feature also.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jun

              16

              2008

              (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              enterance

              By duke624

              from madera, ca

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking

                Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

                First off i like the area next to your head to store stuff, also its really easy to set up. The down side though it is very hard to get in and out with your pack inside the vistuble.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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                Aug

                17

                2008

                (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                Versatility

                By hor

                from Schaumburg, IL

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Flimsy Construction

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking

                Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent:

                I used this tent for one trip to the UP of MI, It worked ok the first night but the rest were spent along a rocky lakefront so sense this tent requires stakes I slept outside. Its not a bad tent if you know where your going to be setting up at however it just wasn't versatile enough for me.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

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

                (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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