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Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL1 Super Light Tent: 1-person 3-Season

Item #BAG0134 | 4 in Stock
4 Star Rating

good ultralight 1 human tent...

By Ranked #1854 - Tents September 25, 2008

i have used this tent twice so far, both on two day backpacking trips in cold but mostly dry weather.
WEIGHT: it is THE lightest weight one human tent that i have found.
SPACE: i am 5' 1" and fit in this tent with my 3,000 cubic inch pack & my beagle, and had just a little space to spare. PACKED SIZE: good size to be able to fit inside or outside a pack.
WATER TEST: didn't get the chance to test it in the rain... just a few sprinkles, so can't say if it keeps the H2O out.
DOORS: the tent entry is big and its a side door instead of a front door BUT when unzipped, it sits on the floor instead of to the side, so you end up stepping on it.
VESTIBULE SPACE: there are several inches between the vestibule and the ground, enough space for rain to get in if coming down at an angle, so i wouldn't trust putting stuff right up against the vestibule wall.
OTHER: they make a footprint for this tent.
OVERALL: good tent for what's out there now in the ultralight one person tent category.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Fly & Floor] nylon ripstop with 1200mm PU coating; [Body] lightweight nylon & polyester mesh 
Freestanding:
Yes 
Pole Material:
DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum 
Doors:
Clip / Sleeve:
Clip 
Floor Space:
90 x 30-42in (229 x 76-106.7cm), 22sq ft (2sq m) 
Interior Height:
37in (94cm) 
Vestibule Space:
10sq ft (1sq m) 
Packed Size:
7 x 19in (17.8 x 48.3cm) 
Seam Sealed:
Yes 
Ventilation:
Mesh walls, fly vents 
Weight:
3lb 4oz (1.47kg) 
Recommended Use:
3-Season lightweight backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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