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Black Diamond Mega Light Shelter - 2007

Black Diamond Mega Light Shelter - 2007

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2007 Model No Longer Available

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Black Diamond Mega Light Shelter - 2007

The Black Diamond Mega Light Shelter isn't a tent, it's a shelter. Shelter as in "puts a roof over your head." Like its heavier cousin the Mega Mid shelter, the Mega Light is a single-pole floorless shelter that works great over a snow pit or on the beach, and provides 81 square feet of coverage (and faintly resembles a circus tent.) The Mega Light comes with the PoleLink converter that lets you use two trekking or ski poles as the tent pole to save even more weight. The Mega Light is compatible with all the Mega Mid accessories; it's just made from lighter and more packable fabric to save your back or your yak some pain.

Bottom Line: Oh, my beloved yak, always carrying everything.

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Rating for this product: 4

Mega Light shelter

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November 20, 2006

Big pros and cons. Pros: lightweight, and clearly a superior part of a snow shelter for winter/spring camping. Cons: the seam sealing is rough, with many seams. How water-proof will this be, given I was doing the sealing? Also, non-fireproofness is a serious issue. I tested the fabric by setting alight the stuff sack, which is make of the same stuff. Well, am now using another stuff sack, because it burned impressively. DO NOT COOK INSIDE THIS SHELTER. I will use it, and I really do like it. But it is not an all-purpose shelter by any means.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Tent

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November 20, 2006

After just discovering snow camping i'm in love with this tent. Take along a lightweight bug mesh and its great in the summer too!

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What is the purpose of the small double ended nylon piece with

What is the purpose of the small double ended nylon piece with the Velcro-like straps?

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August 15, 2009

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You got it

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August 15, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

All you really need?

By: Backcountry.com Employee
December 15, 2006

Sometimes all you really need is a the MegaLight. You can save so much weight and be so comfortable. I've used them all over, but once I sat in Camp 4 in a four day rain storm, and had to dig trenches around the tent because of all the water. It was grim, but three of us and our gear were dry and relatively comfy the whole time. We didn't even have the floor - just groveling in the dirt..oh yeah-gotta love the valley.
If you are a minimalist you probably already own one of these, if not it's worth a try.

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Rating for this product: 5

Ultimate snow camper

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February 8, 2006

I bought my Mega Light three years ago and have used it on Shasta, Rainier, and an 8-day ski traverse of the Sierras. It has been a great purchase. The tent shines in the snow, after you set it up you can carve out sleeping platforms, tables, and a deep entryway so you can stand up tall while changing. Other benefits of floorless tents: You can set up your stove inside, you don't have to worry about spilling food, and when nature calls at 2am you just have to unzip your bag a little ways and take care of business lying down! I was at first skeptical of the ski pole coupler but it works perfectly. The tent does surprisingly well in wind, but strong gusts can get sketchy—anchor it well! It packs down incredibly small, sometimes you have to rummage around for it in your pack!

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Tech Specs:

Dimensions:
86" x 86" x 57" 
Weight:
1 lb 14 oz 
Packed Size:
5" x 10" 
Tie Points:
Pole Included:
Yes 
Full Coverage:
Yes 
Recommended Use:
Big, light shelter 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Belarus 

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