Gear Review
Sierra Designs Electron RC 2 - 2-Person 3-SeasonTent
Its all Chemistry
By bazzel
Ranked #2100 - 3-Season Tents
December 21, 2008
Being a Chemistry student I naturally had to buy a tent named the electron. Turns out it actually was a good tent, too! I have the older version (the one with just two 10ft vestibules - which have always provided plenty of room for us anyways) from about 2 years ago and it has never failed me. SD thought it out with this tent: good zippers, very solid construction that holds up well, anti-mold impregnated walls, great size, and keeps dry! Been through plenty of bad weather with it from wind to torrents of rain to snow. This past week I could see the ripples of water running under my vestibule as it poured but we were dry all night - no problems. Stake it out tight and guy out the sides and your golden. Can have it set up in a flash if you roll it up with a bit of thought, and the "extra" weight is well worth the added durability in my opinion. Our club tents (MSR Hubba Hubba's) have seen less action and show far more wear than my electron.
Not sure if the extra 4ft and "window" is necessary or worth the weight (if there is any - and your decision), but this new version's older brother was a winner for sure.
View Details: Sierra Designs Electron RC 2 - 2-Person 3-SeasonTent
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Floor] 70D Taffeta nylon 3000mm, [body] 70D nylon ripstop, [fly] 70D nylon taffeta 1500mm
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- [l x w] 87 x 55in (221 x 140cm); [area] 34sq ft (3.2sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 42in (107cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 14 + 10 sq ft
- Seam Sealed:
- SuperSeal
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Canopy
- Packed Size:
- 24 x 6in (61 x 15cm)
- Weight:
- [Trail] 5lb 7oz (2468g); [packed] 7lb 4oz (3291g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Bangladesh
Change me.