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Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout

Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout

Item # 784413
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Sierra Designs has created this 2-person Lightning tent from the lightest materials available—trail weight is less than 2 lbs. per person.

  • Whether backpacking, touring or traveling, Sierra Designs Lightning tent will feel like home
  • Light yet strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles use no harsh acides in the anodization production process
  • Sierra Designs Lightning further shaves weight by using ultralight guyouts, stake loops and vestibule tensioners
  • 2-pole design with Swift Clips™ is easy to set up; Cam-Locs™ lock poles in place for increased strength without added weight
  • Mesh panels around the tent allow good ventilation to prevent interior condensation
  • Features an integrated vestibule for storing gear out of the weather
  • SuperSeal Floor™ combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised side seams are taped for complete waterproofness
  • Seams are made watertight with PVC-free tape
  • Tent Guard with Ultra-Fresh™ treatment thwarts the growth of odor-causing mold, fungus and mildew, greatly extending your enjoyment and the tent's usable life
  • Color-coded webbing and locking pole tips make pitching this tent easier than making your bed!
  • Reflective guyout loops enhance night visibility; reflective noiseless zipper pulls are easily seen in the dark and eliminate annoying jingling sounds when the wind blows
  • Dye-Free Optic White™ canopy brightens up the interior living environment
  • A multitude of gear pockets keep gear organized and up off the floor
  • Fastpack option lets you leave the tent body behind and create an ultralight shelter using only the footprint (sold separately), poles and rainfly
  • Fastpack weight: 2 lbs. 7 oz.
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only
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Item 784413

Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout Specs

Specification

Description

Sleeping capacity2
Average minimum weight3 lbs. 15 oz.
Average packaged weight4 lbs. 5 oz.
Floor dimensions84.5 x 53 inches
Floor area31 square feet
Vestibule area9 square feet
Peak height40 inches
Doors1
Canopy fabricNylon ripstop
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Rainfly fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Number of poles2
Pole materialAluminum
Pole diameter9.0 millimeters
Packed size7 x 25

Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout Customer Reviews

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Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Fly works well (4)
  • Comfortable (3)
  • Sturdy (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
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    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Nov

    22

    2008

    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    home sweet home

    By work to hike

    from Syracuse,NY

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout:

      Have backpacked 1100 miles on AT with it and 800 with me in Adirondacks.Ive used it almost as often as lean-tos.For its size I think its light weight and thats how i justify carrying it.Its preformed great from late winter to late fall,sets up in minutes,freestands,and packs good.After having used smaller and lighter tents in foul weather, I just laugh now at the thought of shedding a pound off my tent.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      7

      2008

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Really light tent!!

      By rockch1x

      from Atlanta, GA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Collects Condensation
      • Slightly narrow width

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout:

      This is a great tent when every ounce matters. The set up was the easiest I've experienced with a tent. I was using this tent in the Smokies in late fall to train for our Aconcagua expedition last year. It did have a little condensation and for two adults, it was a little bit on the narrow side. My fiance and I are average size. I'm more on the petite size and it seemed cramped for us. I highly recommend this tent if you're not using it for cold weather and don't mind the narrowness.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      1

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      No Compliants

      By tamori

      from East Bay, CA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout:

        I got this tent to replace my old Sierra Designs Meteor Light tent on backpacking trips. I haven't been disappointed so far as it is lightweight, packs up small and sets up in seconds.

        For car camping I still like to bring the Meteor Light because it's huge inside for two.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        7

        2009

         
        2.0

        great price but thats as far as it goes.

        By leski

        from eastern washingtoon

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Flimsy Construction
        • Poor Fly Design

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout:

          I used this in the wind/snow/dust on top of a mountain. It set up easy, light weight and had plenty of room. I didnt like the way the fly/door was set up, or that there wasnt a place to stash the door after it was open. after dark I got about a quarter inch of snow and the wind kicked up to 25-30 mph. the tent did stay standing but was bent over till the fabric touched my face while i was laying in my bag. that part wasnt that bad but the mesh let dust and snow drift in! I woke up to a layer of dust/snow all over everything. I'd say this is a two season tent....light duty. I'm trying to find someone to give this one to.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

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

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          Sep

          28

          2009

           
          4.0

          Good light weight tent

          By LM5

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Collects Condensation
          • Small vestibule

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Cycle touring

          Comments about Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - '08 Closeout:

          I bought this tent for me and my gear on cycling trips. I have used it several times this summer and am happy with the quality of the tent.

          Many of the night I used it there was rain, including heavy rain and I stayed perfectly dry. There are no signs of fly wear or leakage after numerous set up and take downs.

          I would suggest this tent as optimal size for one person and gear. The interior hold two "cozy" people but will not fit any gear with them. The small vestibule also limits the option of using that as storage if there are two people inside.

          This tent is great for trips when I'm solo or in groups where multiple tents are around and gear is not stored in this tent.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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