Black Diamond HiLight 2-Person 3-Season Tent

Have used this tent everywhere from the Gila wilderness in NM to the Weimenuche wilderness in Colorado to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in Wyoming. The tent holds up well in light drizzle type rains. I have also left this tent setup during 40+ mph wind gusts with no problems at all. There have been a few times that condensation has occurred inside the tent, it seems to happen real bad when it dews outside or when I use it with my girlfriend. I have used the tent with my girlfriend and it is comfy, with another dude noway. Setup is simple and quick after a couple of test setups (setup is easier if you stake down the 4 corners first) and the self seam seal is lame. Other than the instances of condensation I love the tent, it is ultra light as a spacey 1 person tent, and even lighter when used as a 2 person tent.

I have used it a few times and I am very happy. I bought it for a one person shelter with room for gear but have used it twice for a light weight backpacking tent for me, my wife and our 75lb dog. A little close quarters but since we are both around 5-7" tall we have no problems. Condensation has not been a problem and it could not be simpler to set up. with 2 people our sleeping pads pretty much fill the entire floor area. I don't mind sharing with my wife but I don't know about a buddy.

I found this tent when I returned from Iraq in 05'. You could imagine how much I missed camping and hiking....I wore the trails out! This tent is perfect packable size; made more room for food and other creature features. The set up took less than 4 min with practice. If a shower came up on me all of a sudden I simply got in the tent and then began to set it up while sheltered....very cool. Careful on the support pole at the top, will stretch seems if you pull too sudden. Doesn't affect the integrity. Plenty of room and the additional vestibule is like a front porch. You do sacrifice a moonlight view

I have been using this tent as a solo shelter for a year. Sets up fairly quickly once you learn the technique, love the compact size, very stable in strong winds (surprised me). I just wish it had a full screen door so I could look outside; feels a little too much like a cocoon. Dry inside in the light rain conditions I experienced. I gave it 5 stars to agree with everyone else (4 1/2 is what I would give). It's on sale now and I would buy it.

initial impressions .. tent is easy to set up and well designed for a 1-person shelter. not sure what other reviewers challenges have been but i have not had any problems setting it up. yeah, it is amazing that Black Diamond does not seam-seal this tent but when i started to backpack, no tents came from the factory seam-sealed so it was a trip down memory lane. i used my finger to smooth the seam-sealer out and left the tent standing for 4 days to ensure the sealer was completely set and dry. i plan to use the tent on (2) 6 night backpacking trips in the rockies in july and august as a one person shelter.

This tent is super light, durable and easy to set up (the trick is to stand up and "wear" the tent while inserting the poles, rather than crawling around on the ground), dry, well ventilated, free standing and provides plenty of room. It sets up fast - when all my buddies are still messing around with their complicated double-wall contraptions, I'm stretched out and firing up my jetboil.

I have enjoyed this tent for 2 years now. It's design and weight is worth the extra doe! However when inserting the top pole for extra stability be careful. If you pull too sudden or with too much force the stich will slightly tear the SilNylon at the seam. This has not effected the integrity of the tent.

Black Diamond has a great tent here I was looking for a real light weight tent and this Is the one.Two pounds and some change got rid of that bivy sack Ive used for years and I won't be useing my out dated three and three quarter pounder any more. I dont mind carrying my new one along for most of my trips.With a little practice this tent sets up fast real fast.I love getting out from the side of tent and not the end much easier.And I also love the poles In side the tent you can hang things like a pezel flashlight and other things, Head space Is great, enough room too sit up nicely It does handle wind great If you aim It in the right dir not from the side but from the ends.And If you get lazy and dont want to put your boots on and leave the tent to go too the bathroom just unzip the door and step on it and get back In fast before you catch a chill lol...Its a good tent thats why I bought a second one I love the color because It stays lite even at night with a moon and gets light early In the morning. When I have too be chaseing Deer around..By the way service has been real good here I have no complaints always helpfull.........

It set up very quick and easy. I couldn't believe how tight it was with no stakes. I slept comfortably with the door down, it made for a great view. The breeze it let in was refreshing and my dog loved laying on my tarp at the base of the door. Unbelievable pack size! You can pack it down to the size of a cantaloupe. I strongly recommend.

Tired of the 4 lb. lower end of most "ultra-lite" tents? Then pick this tent up. I've found it to be really tough in high winds, easier to ventilate than the First Light, and easier for 2 people to chill in during the day because of the side door. Super small pack size makes this one of the only truly ultra-lite tents available.