Black Diamond Megamid

Black Diamond Megamid

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 8 Trailspace users

Description

The Megamid is a tarp/shelter made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From REI:
"This four-person, extra-roomy tent has a feature that makes it well suited to climbers and skiers--it has no floor! Without a floor, the Megamid (tent and pole) weighs just 3 lbs. 9 oz. for 51 sq. ft. Without a floor, the Megamid can be easily pitched over rocks. Without a floor, the Megamid can be dug into the snow on spring ski outings. Without a floor, you can spill the coffee, let the dog in and leave your boots on. Can be set up using the extendable aluminum pole (included) or your adjustable trekking poles or skis (not included). Not only will it keep the rain out, but it will stand up to insane weather conditions and can handle tons of wear and tear. Optional bathtub-style detachable floor (sold separately) keeps even more weather out, yet only adds 1 lb. 4 oz. To save weight, seams are not sealed; Black Diamond recommends McNett Seam Grip for maximum weather protection."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"A four-person, extremely roomy teepee shelter, the time-tested and popular Black Diamond Megamid weighs only three and a half pounds and can be pitched over a snow-pit or rocky ground where other tents couldn’t dream of going. A net-covered vent at the top of the door encourages air flow while weather flaps around the door increase the Megamid’s storm resistance. The optional, detachable floor has been constructed using waterproof fabric and it attaches with a button-and-loop system. This floor works with Megamid models made from 1999-2001, but can also be retrofitted to previous models using eight two-inch shoestring loops attached to the tent. Use it anytime you need a waterproof floor or just a little added protection.Tent Diagram: Features: Floorless design can be pitched over rocks or snow pits.Lightweight, simple design is time-tested.Optional, detachable floor is waterproof for added protection.Weight: 3lb 13oz Dimensions: 86"x86" Floor Area: 51 sq.ft Vestibule Area: N/A Freestanding? NO Poles: 1 Doors: 1"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Megamid Tent (Fall 2006) The Megamid Tent by Black Diamond is a spacious, four-person, fl oorless tent greatpitched over a snow pit or sand. Zipperedopening. Pole included. Taped seams.Weight tent and pole 1.61 kg (3 lb 9 oz) packaged 1.82 kg (4 lb) Dimensions 218 cm x 218 cm (86 x 86 ) Usable fl oor space 4.7 m2 (51 sq ft) Total coverage 7 m2 (75 sq ft) Usable height 145 cm (57 ) Outside height 170 cm (66 ) Packed size 15 cm (diameter) x 30 cm (6 x 12 )"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Megamid tent can be pitched over a snow pit on spring ski tours to provide a shelter you can stand up in."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by Marco, Sep 24, 2006

"I bought this tent about ten years ago and it works as intended. Very easy, fast setup. . . if it's not too windy I'll just use four stakes in the corners and one for the door. The pole in the middle and sagging sides make it a little less roomy than a conventional tent, but it can also be pitched via a rope in a tree, eliminating the pole."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by Andrew Mann, Nov 28, 2005

"I took this tent to Ladakh to do some lightweight trekking -- it was absolutely useless and I felt embarrassed to own it. Every evening I had to build a rock wall around it to stop the wind coming in. When I left Ladakh I GAVE it to some local horsemen who were RELUCTANT to accept it because they had witnessed how pathetic it was."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by Mike, Sep 12, 2002

"The Megamid rules. We have used it on half a dozen alpine trips. It is light and spacious inside. Fairly wind resistant if you stake it down really tight. We seem to use it mostly on dirt or grass, but this thing is even better in the snow, were you can dig out seating, cooking, and sleeping platforms. Downside: no good for buggy areas. It has no mesh."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by Albert Pine, Mar 11, 2002

"Four people on a week long Sierra spring ski tour. This sounds like a job for a couple 6lb tents, right? No, 3lb the Megamid *comfortably* held all four of us, with our gear, and even included the option of cooking inside. Two sets of joined ski poles created a nice A-frame support, so we didn't need the pole that comes with the tent."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by C H Higgs, Mar 14, 1999

"The tent was used in a snowstorm in the Sierra's last January. At 1:30 in the morning the pole snapped allowing the heavy weight of the snow to lay upon my body.

I do not recommend this tent for use in possible snowfall conditions"

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rated 4 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by Greywolf, Nov 12, 1998

"If you use the poles and the stakes, it can take a while to layout, anchor the stakes and then get in and raise the tent with the pole-then go around and adjust everything. Surrounding terrain is important due to staking requirements--9 stakes. On the other hand you can leave the pole at home, use a piece of rope to suspend the center from a tree or other and cut down to four stakes."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by Jolly, Jul 01, 1998

"This thing is awsome, floorless so you can dig into snow or get extra ventalation in summer. Has a loop on top so you can suspend from a line tied to a tree. You can set this tent up in the back of a truck if you 4-wheel drive camp. It sets up in no time, and has only one pole (shockcorded)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Megamid
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Feb 24, 1997

"For years I have hauled expidition style tents. Have found the Megamid to be my tent of choice in everything except extreme high wind conditions. Even in Teton winds it holds up well.

The weight can't be beat. For winter camping it is the best I have used."

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