Sierra Designs Lightning XT 1 One-Person Ultralight Tent

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Manufacturer: Sierra Designs
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List Price: $239.00
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Product Description

Ultralight function pushed to the limit -the Lightning XT 1 defies logic, weighing in at 2lbs 15oz, for tent-like comfort and protection in a bivy-sack weight! Tunnel Dome pole structure increases head-room and stability without increasing weight. Jakes Foot and H-Clips make setting this tent up solo a breeze.

Product Details

1-person, 3-season ultralight tent with full-coverage rainfly
Innovative Tunnel Dome structure combines best elements of both tent types
SuperSeal floor with taped perimeter seam for waterproof protection
19.25 square feet of sleeping space; 9 square foot vestibule area
Measures 83 x 38 x 32 inches (W x H x D); trail weight of 2 pounds 15 ounces

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Customer Reviews

My two cents...

Review Date: June 4, 2010

Reviewer: Poo Poo,

I had a really hard time finding reviews for this tent online, so I took a gamble and ordered it. I'm doing this to hopefully help someone out like me. To be clear, I never used this tent, just set it up to see how it would accommodate me and my gear. First off, it is very light weight. My friends each ordered the Eureka Backcountry and the Sierra Designs Zolo 1, and this tent was by far the lightest. After taking it out of the bag, I realized that the packed dimensions they advertise are not quite right. The tent and everything included is completely capable of compressing down to the size listed, but the bag they provide could easily fit 3 tents in it. This was a big concern for me since I'm limited on space and everything expands when in the bag. After setting up (a little confusing at first, difficult with just one person if you don't stake it down - again, I only set it up a couple of times), I was pretty satisfied with the look. I'm 5'9" and I fit comfortably in it, but any taller than 6' and you could be uncomfortable, especially since the walls are at such an angle. The design with the two poles sort of cutting off makes it seem like you couldn't hang anything of significant weight (like a large light) from the top without deforming the tent (hanging just the dead weight from my arm deformed it by a good 6 -8 inches on the "weak pole" side and an inch or two on the more solid pole side). I'm going to be backpacking for 2 months across Europe and have no idea what kind of weather and wind I will come across, but I think this would be more than okay for most situations. It is a good looking tent, extremely lightweight, and (can be) compact, and priced very well for the features - but I decided to dish out some extra dough for the MSR Hubba because I knew it would be something I would use for years and really like based on all the reviews and recommendations from friends. If you're small and looking for something relatively inexpensive and light, this should work for you. This is just my two cents, I have no idea how the rainfly holds up, ventilation, and durability are since I never used the tent the way it was intended.