Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season - 2009 BCS

I have the 1999 model, but it look identical. I am sure they have updated materials and features, but I really love this tent. It is roomy enough to legitimately fit three large people, plus quite a bit of gear (not packs, obviously). It is pretty lightweight for its size and features, and for the price, you can't beat it.

The vestibule is a little bit awkward in shape, making it seem a lot smaller than it is, and the fly is hard to unzip from inside the tent without draining its content on you, but these are very minor concerns, IMO. The only major issue I have had with it is its lateral strength in wind. Make sure you pitch the tent either facing or tailing the predominant wind or the sides can come down on you in the night. The tent stays up and nothing breaks, but a firm 30 MPH wind at the side panel will fold it in.

I have had mine for 10 years, using it almost exclusively on all my group treks at high elevations (over 11k), in rainy weather, snow, and warm climes. I think it is very versatile, light, and for the price a great deal.

I bought this tent a couple of years ago and it has been great! I have taken it on several 5+ day backpacking trips and it is holding up great! It is lightweight, especially for a 3 person tent. It is easy to set up, roomy (I've fit two people and packs easily during a storm), and Mountain Hardwear has a great warranty! I called with a problem and they sent me a new tent body for free, no questions asked! Overall, great investment!

I have owned two MTN Hardware tents. I currently use the Light wedge 3. It is the perfect 2 man tent. I know the tent says 3 person but I like lots of room and this one is it. More than I like my tent, is the fact that I have had a couple of minor problems and the warranty department took care of the issues the day I called them, you can not ask for better than that.

Just got back from Jackson and Yellowstone on the 4th. This tent did its thing. We woke up one morning nice and toasty inside, and stepped out to find it was 36 degrees. The tent and venting kept us warm and dry. The tent didn't sweat and was perfect for my wife and I. I would like to have the vestibule a bit larger for our gear, but it worked well.

I was going to buy the '08 version but my (now ex-)girlfriend got her card out first...after extensive field testing of the '08 I've bought the '09. The tent was bomber a year ago, and then they made it better in more ways than I could have imagined. Everything fits better than before (except the ground cloth, which is still too big for the tent), and the new interface between pole and grommet is a huge step up (pop-in plastic pieces instead of pray-it-stays-in metal pieces). I wish that the window in the door was a little bigger for the long vistas (as it was last year), but at least there is some privacy in this thing for when you find yourself in a campground or other crowded venue.

I've camped in torrential rain (3" of standing water between the car and the mound the tent was on in the morning), sand, snow, and wind, and this tent is resilient, comfortable, easy to set up, and will withstand the worst weather you might think to camp in (aside from blizzards that require a four-season tent).

Have the 2005 version, blue. Love the tent. However, this year the rainfly has begun to deteriorate. Warranty does not cover this. I am disappointed. I have had tents for 18 years (NF ve-25) which is still going strong.

Nice tent, but won't last more than 5 years with use.

I have a 2003 or 2004 version of the Light Wedge and I love it. Easy to setup and sturdy. Most outings have included strong wind and/or rain/storms and this tent has kept me dry every time. I do suggest an extra seam-seal application on the floor seams, other wise I love this tent.