Gear Review
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
Portable circus tent (with additional vestibule)
By Benjamin Herndon
Ranked #74 - 3-Season Tents
December 10, 2008
It's pretty pricey, but if you buy the extra vestibule you'll have enough storage for all your gear and that of your idiot friend who thought it'd be hard core to not bring his rain fly in the Cascades in June. And with more than 36 sq ft of total vestibule space, there is still be enough room for your idiot friend to hunker down also. The tent itself is pretty accommodating, with a 42 inch ceiling (just enough to awkwardly bend over and change clothes). There are two storage pockets inside the tent for contact solution or glasses or a deck of cards. The pole setup takes a couple attempts to get down but is easy after that. The clip design helps keep the tent well ventilated by holding the fly apart from the tent body. I had no problems adapting the tent to small camping sites. My only concerns are that the tent mesh seems too thin to last. Also,the design seems to not do well with high winds. So far though it has been outstanding, taking buckets of rain and hail in the Sawtooths (and numerous trips elswhere) with no leaking whatsoever. And at just over 5 lbs (with the additional vestibule), it is a breeze to pack around anywhere. I suggest leaving the idiot at home regardless.
View Details: Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Body] Nylon and nylon mesh; [floor] silicone-treated nylon ripstop with PU coating; [fly] silicone-treated nylon ripstop with PU coating
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Doors:
- 2 D-shaped
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- [l x w] 90 x 42-52in (228.6 x 106.7-132cm); [area] 29sq ft (2.7sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 42in (106.7cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 66 x 73-90in (167.6 x 185.4-228.6cm); [area] 22sq ft (2.5sq m)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Mesh tent body, vented fly
- Packed Size:
- 8 x 20in (20.3 x 50.3cm)
- Weight:
- 4lb 3oz (1786g)
- Recommended Use:
- 3-Season backpacking
- Warranty:
- Limited lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.