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The Black Diamond Mega Light shelters four and weighs less than most bivy sacks.

The Black Diamond Mega Light's SilNylon construction and simple design allow it to shelter four backpackers while adding less than three pounds to group weight. Unlike a crammed tent, the Mega Light provides 81 square feet of covered floor space and a roomy 57 inches of useable height, so you have plenty of room when you need to wait out a storm. Use this Black Diamond shelter on a lightweight summer trip, or pitch it on the snow at base camp and dig out the floor to create a plush kitchen. The only thing that limits the Mega Light's use is your imagination.

  • Rugged 30D SilNylon Cordura offers long-lasting waterproof protection without weight
  • Carbon-fiber center pole included; Pole Link Converter lets you use a ski/trekking pole instead
  • Optional floor and bug netting available (sold separately)
  • Requires seam sealing with McNett Sil-Net Sealer (sold separately)

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Is just the floor still available? I can...

rmgwhs29674

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Is just the floor still available? I can fing the Mega Bug Shelter, but there is/was just a floor with out the mesh??

Arthur Debowski

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Unfortunately, we do not currently have the floor.

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mountainman99

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I slept two nights in my Mega Light in mid February in the Wallowas. I left the pole that came with it at home and used one of my Black Diamond Traverse ski poles instead. It worked but even with my pole extended to the max the walls weren't quite taught. I ended up piling snow in the center to raise the pole up which helped but the second night I got 4+" of snow which caused the walls to sag. A ski pole that extends further would have been better. Or I could have brought the center pole that came with the tent. The tent is super light weight and stuffs compact - about the size of a large grapefruit. I also left the stakes at home - instead I used small twigs pushed through the tie down loops, twisted, and then buried in compacted snow.

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aar5700388

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I bought this and used it on a recent trip into the Brooks Range. The past few years I have cooked out of the vestibule on my tent. Having this along for storing food and gear away from my sleeping tent and keeping packs and gear dry during the night was invaluable. It is very light and easy to set up. Very roomy and easy to cook in. It is a must have for trips such as these!

Dave Marcus

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Sorry for the double-post.

Do you seal the seams on the inside of the...

CW

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Do you seal the seams on the inside of the tent, outside, or both?

Dean Whitehead

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Hey CW, if you have enough seam sealer and don't mind the shiny look on the outside, I would do both... if you do the inside, the seam has to get wet before getting to the sealer, on the outside, its preventing water before getting to the seam... minor details but the extra water can add some weight if the seams are soaked...

5 5

Brice

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Light weight, easy setup, sturdy, and fun aesthetics. Used in the rainy northeast to the desert southwest.

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andrea

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Took this tent along with the BD mega bug tent as the floor and for misquitos on a month long backpacking trip in the Beartooth Mtn range in Montana. This tent was ideal for the weight and it slept four people. It held up with high winds at the top of passes. We collapsed it durring the day and put rocks on the stakes but at night with it up the wind did not damage it. It hailed, snowed and yes rained and never had one problem with this tent. I know it can be expensive, but this tent is worth every penny. If you are camping in bug areas I would recommend the bug shelter that goes with this tent. THis fly goes right over the top of that.

Would take this tent anywhere!

I have an old Chounard Pyramid got mildew,...

ned britt

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I have an old Chounard Pyramid got mildew, sticky insided; can it be saved?

DavoColo

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Maybe not. The mildew is bad enough, but once the urethane coating gets "sticky" it may be more than it's worth to deal with. You certainly can't just apply a new urethane coat over the decaying old urethane coat. It won't stick.

But I've been pondering whether one might be able to remove the old urethane entirely through repeated, robust machine washings. Older coatings tended to delaminate when wet anyway (though not so much anymore). But with something the age of a Chouinard Pyramind, you might be able to use this delamination to your advantage. If you could get enough of the old coating off, you might be able to re-coat it yourself with a cane of sealant. I think McNett might sell such stuff.

Anyone had any experience with removing old coatings?

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NOLESWH

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What can I say - I spend about 30 weeks of the year out in the field and most of that is in a tent or shelter.

My own personal choice is the Mega Light; I have had one for 5 years now and I love it!!!

I use it for sea kayaking, hiking, even in the snow - it works dang well and it is so adaptable to so many situations.

It is quick and easy to pitch, roomy (for 2 people anyway, might be tight with 4 considering the angle of the sides) and handles all sort of conditions - with the footprint it is a blessing.

The only thing is in high winds it acts as a sail (it has only collapsed twice on me) and the bugs get in (don't have the bug shelter), other wise it is my choice due to it's light weight, funky colour and ease of use as my personal shelter and emergency shelter.

You can not go wrong!

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spwick

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A shelter that can comfortably sleep three big guys and a week's worth of backpacking gear, yet squishes down to about the size of a water bottle is hard to beat for going lightweight.

It is not without its drawbacks, however. As some reviewers noted it can get a little clammy inside; also, the lack of floor could become problematic during heavy rains but a cheap ground tarp and a thick sleeping pad are enough piece of mind for me.

It's a little pricey for a glorified tarp (especially if you were to buy the floor or bug net) but if you're concerned about saving room in your pack for important things like snacks and you've got a backpacking buddy to split the cost, it's way worth it.

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Gabe Joyes

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This is really spacious but I feel like it might be tight for 4 people. It did a good job when dumped on with snow, but it made the walls cave in a bit and really reduced the amount of room inside. The reason it gets a 4 is because you have to seam seal it, I just think thats lame these days.

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DavoColo

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Can't really blame the manufacturer here. No silnylon gear is seam-taped (to my knowledge). Traditional seam tapes just won't stick. You've got to use the goo. That's the price you pay for the silnylon weight savings.

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Why can't you blame the manufacturer. They can just do what they are asking you to do before they sell it, no?

Matheau Corris

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Yes they can seam seal it, but then that will also just up the cost of the item because it will take them more time and money to seam seal the tarp from the factory. It is really not that hard or time consuming to do it yourself anyway. I vote yes on saving money where there is something that I can easily do myself.

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hpnicholso1945948

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The mega light pitches easier than other multi-sided shelters out there and stays tighter. I only wish that BD had added storm flaps at the bottom, like the Kiva by MH. Otherwise, it's a great shelter!

NOLESWH

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Concur, storm flaps would make it flawless!

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Drew Tabke

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I have used this in so many situations over the last couple years. Some people feel more comfortable in a regular tent, but for me I love the minimalist feel of sleeping on grass or a beach or snow with just a roof over my head. So although its billed as a shelter or camp kitchen option, its really great for anything. And it sets up in a flash. Love it.

sta3400980

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i think i've seen you in this shelter in the cascades...yes?

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