Gear Review
Sprite -1 review
By NoBigFire
Ranked #51 - Tents
August 24, 2007
Overall Sprite 1 is very nice super light solo tent one could stretch into a fall by employing decent 20-0 degree F sleeping bag.
The J-space is able to accommodate Badlands75 backpack. Just enough place for my hiking boots at the opposite end. The tent is wide enough to fit extra 6-7 duffle bag alongside of the sleeping pad.
The construction is such that one could first pitch the fly even without the footprint - it snaps to the poles. Very nice feature! Than while out of the whether hang the main tent body or sleep without it.
Even though the leg-side poll could have benefited from adding 3-5 in radius it is still quite a superior alternative to even Gore-Tex bivy. Overall Sprite-1 offers a great protection from the rain and morning dew without sacrificing of air ventilation.
Some cautions although I would not consider them to be serious drawbacks.
Sprite-1 is not self standing but it only requires to stakes for initial pitch and once the fly and the tent clipped to the polls entire contraption could be moved with ease.
I would not recommend getting it if you were over 6'2 the lover end loop could have been 3-5 more in the radius. With the size 10.5 shoes I was just barely comfortable.
Enjoy!
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent 1-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 75D nylon; [Floor] 70D nylon
- Freestanding:
- No
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- Atlas 7001
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 31 x 90in (79 x 229cm), 17.5sq ft (1.6sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 40in (102cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 5sq ft (0.5sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 6 x 19in (15 x 48cm)
- Ventilation:
- Mesh walls
- Weight:
- 2lb 13oz (1290g)
- Recommended Use:
- Solo backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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