Gear Review
Black Diamond Firstlight Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
Weight savings has price
By Jonathan Callahan
Ranked #641 - 3-Season Tents
June 12, 2010
For three pounds five ounces you get a passable two person tent in a pinch. But the interior is somewhat cramped. I'm not a tall dude (5'8), and I felt like I could touch both ends of the tent while sleeping. This would be an issue except for the excessive condensation that builds up in the tent.
The tent is quite stable in high winds, and the pitch-from-within can be nice in rain. If weight is your primary concern on a climb, the Firstlight will fit the bill, but you must be willing to make some compromises. There's a reason this tent appears in so many magazines and trip reports recounting epics on cramped bivy ledges. And it has little to do with comfort or amenities.
View Details: Black Diamond Firstlight Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
Helpful Votes: 4 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.
1 Comments Last Reply: July 13, 2011 By: Matt Mackenzie
Would you say youve rated this tent down for its size im just curious as i intend to buy this or the hilight for a one man tent im under 5' 10 " so size isnt too much of a problem !
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes