Gear Review
Black Diamond Firstlight Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
Needs a Rainfly
By Wayne Alexander
Ranked #1545 - 3-Season Tents
January 26, 2010
Like the other reviews, when it's NOT raining, the tent's fantastic for backpacking (compact, light, easy set up). Never slept two in it, but never had bunk beds. Sleeping one, with gear works fine, A vestibule for gear would be a welcomed feature even with some added weight. Rain is the drawback of this tent. It comes right through after the tent is drenched. Since a rainfly isn't made for this tent, I take a rain fly from my other tent which solves this issue. If Black Diamond would make a fly which protrudes well beyond the front angled entrance, it will keep the tent dryer and cleaner inside, plus add gear storage there, and they'd sell at least one of them.
View Details: Black Diamond Firstlight Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [canopy] NanoShield (silicone-treated polyester); [window] mesh; [floor] polyester, PU coating (2000mm)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- (optional vestibule sold separately)
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Pole Attachment:
- internal
- Floor Space:
- 27.3 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 28 x 82 in
- Interior Height:
- 42 in
- Vestibule Space:
- (sold separately) 9 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 6 x 9 in
- Ventilation:
- mesh window
- Fast-pitch Option:
- no
- Trail Weight:
- 2 lb 13 oz
- Recommended Use:
- climbing, lightweight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.