Gear Review
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL3 Super Light Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
Footprint doubles as nice tarp
By Ross Krogh
Ranked #521 - 3-Season Tents
April 22, 2009
I hike with my 3 year old and got the Emerald Mountain 3 a couple months back. I am very pleased with its size, ease of set up, and a special use of the pentagon shaped footprint. On the second trip out I found myself packing the footprint in the front pocket of my pack for use as a lunch, napping and dinner tarp. 6 stakes, 3 lines and a single hiking pole go up in less than 5 minutes, come down in the same and povide exceptional protection from wind and light rain. I stake the the vestibule point down first, then the adjacent points slightly in and forward of a normal tent strike. I stake the opposite grommets loosly with guys and then raise the center between them to about 50 inches with the foam handle of a hiking pole. A few quick adjustments and the short sides lay tight against the ground while the whole pitch is taught. My son naps back in the sheltered corner on his pad and I can sit out of the sun and rain and read or nap myself. I plan to use the same set up on our upcoming day hike. At 11 oz plus a few lines, its a pretty good set up. I appreciate multi-purpose gear.
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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 70in (228.6 x 178cm); [area] 44sq ft (4.1sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 44in (112cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 62 x 81-90in (157.5 x 205.7-228.6cm); [area] 22sq ft (2sq m)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Mesh tent body, vented fly
- Packed Size:
- 8 x 22in (20.3 x 56cm)
- Weight:
- 5lb (2268g)
- Recommended Use:
- 3-Season backpacking
- Warranty:
- Limited lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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