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Black Diamond Firstlight Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Item #BLD0631 | 20 in Stock

I'm trying to decide between the Firstlight and the Highlight....

By Ranked #1299 - 3-Season Tents May 15, 2009

I'm trying to decide between the Firstlight and the Highlight. Does anyone have any recommendations?

thanks

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By Ranked #581 - 3-Season Tents November 27, 2009

Go with the Firstlight if you haven't already. I faced that same issue when buying mine. When I was in the Sangre de Cristo I ran into a guy with a HiLight and I am glad I choose the Firstlight. Its alot more compact and easier to set up (I think the Firstlight is the apex of easy set up for a tent). If your a taller person or looking too fit two people with room, go with the HiLight. Anyway you choose, they are both good tents.

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By Ranked #1377 - 3-Season Tents September 8, 2009

What did you decide? I am trying to decide between the two and am gearing toward Highlight.

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By Ranked #964 - 3-Season Tents May 20, 2009

The Firstlight is what I've packed for about 3 years now. It is a great little tent. I am female 5'5" and this tent has served me well on two week long hikes of the rugged Loyalsock Trail in PA and many other short backpacking trips. It packs easily, and into a small sack, holds up in thunderstorms, and can be set up from the inside. The biggest difference I can see in the two selections you mentioned is that the entry and opposite window are head/toe on the Firstlight and side/side on the other. Happy trails!

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Tech Specs:

Material:
EPIC nylon 
Freestanding:
Yes 
Poles:
2 
Pole Material:
DAC Featherlight aluminum 
Doors:
1 
Clip / Sleeve:
Neither, single-wall 
Floor Space:
82 x 48in (208 x 107cm), 27.3sq ft (2.5sq m) 
Interior Height:
42in (107cm) 
Vestibule Space:
Not included 
Packed Size:
Not specified 
Seam Sealed:
No 
Ventilation:
Top vents 
Weight:
2lb 11oz (1200g) 
Recommended Use:
Camping, climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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