Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3
Average Rating: 
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users
Description
The Light Wedge 3 is a three-season tent made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3 Tent (Spring 2008) The Light Wedge tents by Mountain Hardwear are simple backpacking tents for two or three. Featuring Mountain Hardwear s patented tension shelf for strength and storage, the 70D nylon and mesh canopy has a single, D-shaped door, two mesh ceiling vents and one rear vent. Atlas 7001 poles are strong and light. Guaranteed watertight construction. Superlight option: pitch with fly and Pitch Light footprint to shave pounds. Footprint sold separately. Capacity: 3 Minimum Weight: 6.31 lb / 2.86 kg Floor Area: 44.02 sq ft / 4.09 sq m Vestibule Area: 11.84 sq ft / 1.10 sq m Number of doors: 1 Number of poles: 2 Brow Pole Number of vestibules: 1 Floor fabric: All Mountain 3000 Nylon Body fabric: All Mountain 70D Nylon Body fabric: No-See-Um Netting Exterior height: 4.13 ft / 126.00 cm Interior height: 3.90 ft / 119.00 cm Tension sleeves: 1 Gear Loft: rect Packed diameter: 7.09 in / 18.00 cm Packed length: 18.90 in / 48.00 cm Type: 3 season Pitch Light Weight: 2.06 kg Features: Guaranteed watertight construction with fully taped fly, taped perimeter seam, welded corners and welded guy clip anchors. Rain room tested with 1200 of rain in 24 hours. Atlas 7001 pole system is strong, lightweight, durable, resistant to corrosion and dents, and easy to service by hand in the field Pitch Light configuration allows user to set up a super-light shelter using only the tent fly, poles and footprint (sold separately) Superlight buckles and webbing reduce tent weight 2-pole wedge design is lightweight and roomy Large front vestibule for dry entry with aluminum brow pole provides increased strength and head room Tension Shelf provides strength, support for vestibule pole, and 3-D storage Full-size mesh door with dual slider zipper for easy entry and ventilation Reflective guy-out loops, starter points and zipper pulls for easy set-up at night"
From Backcountry.com:
"The Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3 Tent's clean lines and functional design has found a following among both beginning campers and seasoned backpackers. With a slight departure from the standard dome design, the Light Wedge 3 Tent includes a brow pole over the door that increases vestibule space, so you have plenty of room for gear storage on a rainy night. Internal mesh pockets give you place to stash your small items when you settle into this Mountain Hardwear tent. If you want to go really light, pitch the vestibule with the Light Wedge 3 Footprint (available separately) and leave the main body at home."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Redesigned with Atlas Scandium SL poles, the Light Wedge 3 offers over 44 square feet of living area for three adults--and that doesn't include the vestibule space for packs and other gear. Mountain Hardwear recently revised this backpacking tent, reinforcing the pole design with Atlas Scandium SL, a hard alloy built to withstand over 109,000-psi of intense pressure. This enhanced strength allows for thinner pole walls that reduce weight without compromising structural integrity. The Light Wedge 3 has a full-size mesh, D-shaped door and two top vents plus a rear window for 4x4 venting on muggy summer nights. The outer fly has a non-yellowing window made from UV-resistant and tear proof UVX film, a proprietary clear material that's been tested at 27,000 feet and resists clouding like PVC or plastic film. It even stays flexible all the way down to -66 F, not that we're saying that you should use this durable, three-season tent in those frozen conditions. The durable brow pole over the vestibule adds strength while increasing headroom above the single D-shaped door. Large pockets along the walls and suspended webbing loops help keep your gear in order."
From REI:
"This 3-person, 3-season tent provides comfort beyond belief--an excellent backpacking choice when low weight and plenty of ventilation are priorities. Freestanding two-pole design offers a solid shelter with ample square footage. New Atlas 7001 poles use Atlas connectors for corrosion- and dent-resistance, plus they're completely field serviceable. Atlas Floating pole connectors mean poles flex with less stress at the joints, weigh less with more strength, and can be fixed without tools. Pole clips save weight, make setup a cinch and allow superior ventilation between rainfly and tent. Gated Power Clips at all pole intersections increase structural strength. Taped, full-coverage polyester rainfly maintains a taut pitch even when wet. Inverted double rainfly zippers allow ease of ventilation and feature laminated zipper flaps for water-resistance. Large pole-supported vestibule stores gear and protects the entry in heavy weather; features a non-yellowing, clear SVX film window. Tension Shelf supports a brow pole that greatly increases vestibule volume and adds structural strength, plus offers overhead storage! Nylon ripstop canopy with no-see-um mesh door and body panels maintain ventilation to prevent interior condensation. Large mesh pockets and webbing hang loops keep things organized inside. Perimeter seams form waterproof tub-style floor that is up off the ground and under the rainfly for extra weather protection. Large stake out loops accept both skis and snow pickets. Bar-tacked stress points add strength and durability; bias-bound zippers allow ease of use and extended zipper life. Comes with stuff sacks, aluminum stakes, Seam Grip® and owner's manual. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only. Pitch Light Option: For an ultralight shelter, pitch the rainfly, poles and footprint (sold separately) without the tent body."
User Reviews
Light Wedge 3
Reviewed by Lizard69, Apr 16, 2008
Light Wedge 3
Reviewed by BackpackerBro, Sep 23, 2007
Light Wedge 3
Reviewed by Dan, Jul 13, 2007
Light Wedge 3
Reviewed by Neilthemeal, Apr 07, 2007
It should hold up fine in most mild winter conditions but not in anything extreme. In the summer it has good ventilation. It has kept the rain out on numerous occasions."
Light Wedge 3
Reviewed by Jim, Feb 13, 2002
Light Wedge 3
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jun 14, 2001
No leaks, although I neglected to seam seal, and the tent walls never budged in the wind."
Light Wedge 3
Reviewed by John Ellis, Feb 19, 1998
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Light Wedge 3 at 5 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw | Light Wedge 3 Tent (Spring 2008) | $240.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Light Wedge 3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season | $239.95 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Light Wedge 3 Tent | $239.95 | Buy Now |
 REI | Light Wedge 3 Tent | $240.00 | Buy Now |
 Ramsey Outdoor | Light Wedge 3 | $240.00 | Buy Now |
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