User Review: Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3

Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3
Above: The current Light Wedge 3, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed April 16, 2008 by Lizard69

Rating:
Design: three season, freestanding
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: A snap, even for one person
Weight: 7lb 4oz
Price Paid: $240

I used this on a camping weekend with my son's scout troop. It set up in a flash, fly and all. We were pounded with heavy rains and hail for most of the weekend. While most of the boys woke up in puddles, I had barely a touch of condensation in my tent. Even my gear stayed dry in the vestibule. The tent is cozy for two with gear but if you like elbow room, I would not attempt three people in it. For just me, it's like a five-star hotel.

It's light enough for short backpacking trips (just over 7 lbs) but it packs up a little long (21 inches). It fit in my pack with the rest of my gear, but only after a little maneuvering. The full coverage rain fly can be combined with the footprint for an ultralight option.

It comes with three mesh pockets down low and more storage over the door. I purchased the gear loft with it and found I didn't really need it.

There is no privacy without the fly which may prove difficult during summer campouts with the boys. However, with lots of mesh, I expect to stay very cool this summer.

All in all, I'm impressed with it and am going to buy the two man version for my Mom for Mother's day.

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