Gear Review
Black Diamond MesaTent: 2-Person 3-Season
Almost there
By Peter B.
Ranked #324 - 3-Season Tents
September 6, 2011
No one will ever complain about a lack of space in this tent. After years of cramming myself into my REI Quarterdome, I went with this tent for kayaking trips where weight or bulk was not so much of a concern.
At just over 5 lbs, the tent is still within backpacking range, though there are better comparable tents on the market for solely this purpose.
My big complaint is the rain fly. It is stubborn to get on. Once on, it takes a lot of work to properly align it. Little velcro tabs are available to help you with this, but I think the designers could have done a better job of it. (i.e., like providing tabs for the poles that are located over the entryways.) In addition to this, the vestibules are sparse for space. If BD were to address these two issues, I would ask that they also consider looking at the ventilation again. There is room to improve. REI's quarterdome has a top vent that is really handy.
View Details: Black Diamond MesaTent: 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [canopy] polyester, mesh; [fly] polyester, PU coating (1800mm); [floor] polyester, PU coating (2000mm)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 32.5 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 92 x 58 in
- Interior Height:
- 44 in
- Vestibule Space:
- [each] 9 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 19 x 8 in
- Seams:
- [floor & fly ] taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 4 lb 9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: April 9, 2012 By: chris
Perter B - You mention there are better comparable tents for backpacking... could list a few for me to check out?
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