Gear Review
Sierra Designs Sirius Tent 2-Person 3-Season
hey, for the money...
By ethanay
Ranked #2373 - 3-Season Tents
February 23, 2007
...this isn't a bad tent at all.
First the negatives:
It's design--using only a 2/3 rain fly--inhibits it from being a "fastpack" tent where you take only the rain fly, poles and footprint to save weight. However, there are other lighter and cheaper ways to take along an emergency shelter.
Setting it up in the rain without it getting wet inside is tricky (but possible!). However, this limitation exists with all mesh-bodied tents that depend on the rain-fly for all their protection.
It's too big and heavy as a solo tent, so you might look elsewhere for those types of trips...
If you don't set it up the right direction and/or behind a wind-break, or the wind changes directions during the night, it can get real drafty real quick. This is really only a problem when you are pushing your gear's cold-weather comfort to its limits and need all the extra warmth you can get (not recommended!).
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The goods:
It's very light weight for two people (and a load-bearing dog!).
It's extremely easy to set up--almost idiot-proof...almost.
It's incredibly stable when fully staked and guyed (buy the extra stakes if you think you'll be encountering high winds)
It's very breathable and doesn't become a super-humid sauna at night.
It's roomy enough to store some gear inside w/two people (and a medium dog)
View Details: Sierra Designs Sirius Tent 2-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Body] 70D Nylon Rip Stop; [Fly] 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1500mm; [Floor] 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1800mm
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- Aluminum
- Doors:
- 2 drop doors
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- 12 Swift clips
- Floor Space:
- [l x w] 84 x 53in (213 x 135cm); [area] 31 sq ft (3sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 39in (99cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 4sq ft (0.3sq m) on dual opposing sides
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- 20D No-See-Um mesh (left side and top)
- Packed Size:
- 6in x 22in (15cm x 56)
- Weight:
- 4lbs (1814g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, three-season camping
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- 20D No-See-Um mesh (left side and top)
- Packed Size:
- 6in x 22in, 15cm x 56
- Weight:
- 4lbs
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, three-season camping
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.