Sierra Designs

Lightning 2 UL Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

As the thunder rolls in the distance, it's nice to know you have a safe backcountry home like the Sierra Designs Lightning 2 UL 2-Person 3-Season Tent ready to go at a moments' notice. If the storm's catching you up in a hurry, the Lightning's freestanding, double-pole design lets you set it up anywhere in minutes, and the hybrid single/double-wall design reduces weight, making it easy to scamper off the ridges and find some cover. When the rain starts to fall, the nylon fly and floor will keep you bone-dry, while the mesh walls and covered foot vent will keep air moving so you don't have to sit in a stagnant pool of boot-stink and sticky air.

Along with its superlight hybrid wall design, the Lightning's defining features are the dual gear closets, which zip open and separate boots, packs, and smelly gear from the sleeping area, so you can spread out while keeping your gear close at hand. Since this eliminates the need for a vestibule, the door is extra-wide, with enough room to accommodate two people sitting side-by-side, and saves weight compared to a standard two-door design, so the Lightning weighs in at under four pounds, fully packed.