Gear Review
Sierra Designs Lightning XT 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
Awsome Tent
By David Poor
Ranked #1088 - 3-Season Tents
November 17, 2010
This tent was my replacment for my old Kelty Windfoil Ultra light which was my trust shelter for well over a decade. Eventually the Windfoil died and I found myself in the market for a new tent. I ended up going with the XT2 and I could not have been happier. It is ridiculously light, easy to set up after one practice run, durable, and from the 2 inchs of rain that I endured one night while sleeping in it, completly weatherproof. Essentially this tent has been perfect for my needs and I couldn't be happier, however, people thinking about buying it should note a few things.
The mesh does not insulate AT ALL, great when its hot and the tent needs to breath, or awful when its cold and you dont have a warm sleeing bag. The tent really wont acomidate anyone who is over 6"3' so if your tall, look into another tent. Also, be sure to attach the fly completly on the underside so that it will fit properly. If your okay with this, then go for it because its fantastic.
View Details: Sierra Designs Lightning XT 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 40D HT nylon; [Floor] 70D nylon
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 52 x 83in (132 x 211cm), 30sq ft (2.8sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 41in (104cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 21sq ft (2sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 19 x 6in (48 x 15cm)
- Ventilation:
- Mesh walls
- Weight:
- 3lb 15oz (1786g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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