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Sierra Designs Flashlight 2 FL Tent
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This 2-person, 3-season tent features a featherweight design that is lighter than the previous version, yet with all the same benefits for comfort and livability on your backcountry adventures.
Shop similar products- Individual doors for each occupant allow easy entry and exit for maximum livability, along with cross-ventilation for superior condensation management
- Large drop doors offer an open and airy feel
- Defined floor with only 6 stakeout points is easy to set up; it eliminates the re-staking associated with other tarp tents and trekking-pole shelters
- 8-in. awning provides dry entry and exit, delivers sun protection and allows for doors to remain open during a storm
- Hybrid double / single wall reduces weight and provides quick and dry setup, even in the rain
- Trekking-pole compatibility saves a valuable 6 oz. when you leave the 46-in. vertical poles behind, and makes this one of the largest, most livable tents in its weight class
- Gear closet creates storage where it should be—away from the door; it can be toggled closed or left open for additional venting, while staying dry in a rainstorm
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View all Sierra Designs Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | Unavailable |
| Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 14 oz. |
| Packed Size | 17 x 4.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 90 x 50/46 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 30 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 4.9 + 4.9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 46 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5/9.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 15-denier nylon mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 30-denier ripstop nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 20-denier ripstop polyester |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Design Type | Nonfreestanding |
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ewr
TN, United States
condensation headaches
9 years ago
This is a quirky design. It is reasonably light and durable. Once you figure out the design it is a quick set up. The problem is condensation. I picked it up b/c it was relatively cheap. I wish I had gone with the REI Quarter Dome that I know and trust. (I wish I had purchased at REI so I could return it.) I'd only buy this if you plan to use it in a mostly dry climate. I used it at Olympic National Park and Mt. Rainier. If it is coolish and rainy enough to where you zip the sides nearly closed you'll end up with a lot of moisture collecting on the inside of the tent. It actually woke me up well before dawn b/c the impact of rain drops would send tiny droplets of condensation on everything below. I'm about to go to the smokies and the forecast is for rain. I'm thinking about buying a new tent just to avoid dealing with this one.
No, I do not recommend this product
BobW
About as good as it gets.
9 years ago
I spent a lot of hours researching, reading reviews and deciding on priorities before getting this tent. My lightest was a BA Emerald Mountain 1 and I wanted something larger, lighter, and easier to get in and out of. I'd pretty much settled on something from one of the cottage industry tent makers. I needed something larger than the standard solo tent because of my border collie. I'd liked the Flashlight design but the drop down doors were a negative. I'm just not a fan. "D" doors make so much more sense. When I got to looking at weight, space and pack size though, it became clear that the FL 2 was only a few ounces heavier than the larger solos I looked at and had way more space. I just had the chance to spend a few nights in the tent and was very happy with the purchase. Packed size is about the same as a full 2 liter bladder and it weighs in less than 2.5#. It has the option of using trekking poles which I liked. You'll still need to arch pole at the foot but weight trekking poles save 6 oz. I use a Tyvek ground sheet which adds very little weight. The tent pitches easy and stayed tight in the night winds in Zion canyon and Grand Canyon. The doors were my compromise. I'm very careful with gear...it just costs too much to abuse...but after four nights I noticed some spots on the mesh where it was smudged a bit. I'm hoping it proves more durable than it looks. But that is the only downside to the tent. It is huge inside. I'm 6'2' and can sit up and change shirts with ease. Plenty of room for me and my 6'6" son to sleep with gear outside. Of course, condensation wasn't an issue nor do I expect it to be as a solo tent. The ventilation is great. So good in fact, that it is a bit breezy inside when the wind blows hard. This could be a con in the dessert but my time is mostly spend in the Sawtooth. That is not really a con, just something to be aware of. All in all, Sierra Designs has incorporated a ton of great features in a decent size/weight/pack size package. I'm confident it will keep me dry in the rain. I only gave 4 stars because of the drop down doors. With all the cool stuff SD did with this tent...they could have (should have in my opinion) put a "D" door on it. So much less wear and tear on material that way. This is the best I found in a tent...too many bugs around here for a straight tarp.
Gary
Visalia, Ca
Great Tent
6 years ago
Ive used one for about 25 nights now and I really enjoy this tent. It does have issues of condensation if you pitch it close to water. But that's due more to user error than anything else. Its a singled walled tent. You can't pitch on a lake and not expect to have condensation. It is going to happen in any tent. Thats part of the learning curve with this tent. Otherwise, I love the weight, and it itches well. It is a VERY livable tent for two people. If you can still find one, pick it up! The double doors are a lifesaver.
Yes , I recommend this product
Bino
Philippines
The light backpacking tent
8 years ago
Its light for backpacking and durable it was easy to mount and the waterproofing fixtures is good
Yes , I recommend this product