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Black Diamond Skylight Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
Does anyone know if you can completely seal off the elements...
By bri2783540
Ranked #1656 - 3-Season Tents
August 24, 2010
Does anyone know if you can completely seal off the elements in this tent? In other words, does the vestibule zip to the insect mesh or is there a separate piece that does this? Hoping to push this tent to mellow'ish four season use.
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By knanier
Ranked #22 - 3-Season Tents
August 26, 2010
You can't quite seal it all the way off. The vent at the back has no zipper but is pretty well protected. As for the vestibule...the front part comes down and buckles into place on either side and then has a hook on either side at the front pole as well. Staking it out brings everything very close to the ground, essentially sealing it off. You could pile just a bit of snow along the two edges to make it seal if you really needed to. This tent actually won Backpacker Magazine's lightest mountaineering tent award too so you should be set! http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-april-2010-gear-review-black-diamond-skylight-mountaineering-tent/gear/13904
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [canopy] NanoShield (silicone-treated polyester), 100% ; [window] mesh; [floor] polyester, PU coating (2000mm)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- internal
- Floor Space:
- 36.6 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 88 x 69 in
- Interior Height:
- 42 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 10 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 7 x 12 in
- Ventilation:
- mesh window
- Fast-pitch Option:
- no
- Trail Weight:
- 4 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight backpacking, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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