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Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent
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Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent

Item # 779226

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Ultralight family camping? Believe it! The Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 tent offers enormous interior space for a family of 4 while saving precious weight.

  • Offers a unique tunnel dome design: like a tunnel, it's big on the inside and livable as all get out, and like a dome, it's freestanding and easy to pitch
  • Large D-shaped mesh doors and steep mesh walls provide great ventilation and views outside; each vestibule protects gear and provides protected entrances
  • Lightweight and strong DAC® pole system with press-fit connectors and lightweight hubs uses an anodization process without harsh acids
  • Hub/pole design reduces the possibility of pitching errors and aids in the speed of the pitch
  • Ultralight Clips™ and color-coded main door and fly keep setup simple and quick
  • DAC Jake's Feet™ at tent corners offer a secure connection and allow easy attachment of poles, rainfly and footprint (sold separately); release them with a quick twist
  • SuperSeal Floor™ combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised PVC-free side seams are taped for complete waterproofness
  • Includes stuff sacks, stakes and guyline
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only
  • Praising the Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 tent, Backpacker April ’09 declares, “Four is not a crowd in the family-size featherweight!”

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Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3-season
Design typeFreestanding tent
Sleeping capacity4
Fly / footprint pitch weightNot applicable
Average minimum weight6 lbs. 13 oz.
Average packaged weight7 lbs. 6 oz.
Average weight - metric3.3 kilograms
Floor dimensions95 x 92 inches
Floor dimensions - metric241 x 234 centimeters
Floor area57.5 square feet
Vestibule area17.5 + 10 square feet
Peak height49 inches
Peak height - metric124 centimeters
Doors2
Canopy fabricNylon mesh
Floor fabricCoated nylon
Rainfly fabricCoated nylon
Number of poles4-hub pole assembly
Pole materialAluminum DAC Featherlight NSL
Pole diameter9.0 / 9.6 millimeters
Packed size6 x 21 inches

Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent Customer Reviews

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Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Easy to set up (4)
  • Fly works well (4)
  • Sturdy (4)
  • Waterproof (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (3)
    • Car camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Jul

    7

    2009

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent

    By LSweeney

    from Meadow Vista, CA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight
    • Sturdy
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Beach
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking

      Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent:

      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.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Big Man and Big Dog with room to spare.

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      Mosquito free morning with fabulous view

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      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      22

      2009

      (3 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Updated version?

      By aristoggle

      from Northeast Georgia

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Car Camping

        Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent:

        I have the old Mondo Condo. From what I can gather, this is a newer version of the same tent.

        It has served my family and me well over nine years, or so. We used it with a Pack and Play on car-camping trips when our daughters were very small, and have graduated to paddling trips and some light backpacking.

        We've been out in some nasty storms, rain-soaked weekends and moderate (mid-30s) cold. Been a great tent.

        If I had to replace my Mondo, I would definitely start here.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        8

        2009

         
        5.0

        Great tent for tall people

        By cru9

        from Canton,Ga

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Fly Works Well
        • Sturdy
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping

          Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent:

          I just got this tent and used in in North Georgia.
          I would say the temp got down to high 30's low 40's and the tent was very nice. I am 6'-7" tall and have plenty of room. I was me and girlfriend and two 70 pound dogs and plenty of room.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Aug

          24

          2009

           
          5.0

          sweet tent

          By philbob

          from Boulder Colorado

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Fly Works Well
          • Lightweight
          • Sturdy
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Beach
            • Hiking

            Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Tent:

            what a great tent- roomy and light weight plenty of room for 4 adults, LOVE IT!

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Crater Lake, Indian Peaks Wilderness near Boulder

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