Sierra Designs Antares 3

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The Antares 3 is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Backcountry Outlet:
"The Sierra Designs Antares 3-Person 3-Season Tent with Accessories has steep walls for increased living space. Double vestibules provide plenty of room to keep backpacks out of the rain. The Antares is made with the same materials, design, and quality construction as Sierra Designs' award-winning Reverse Combi tent. DAC Featherlite poles provide plenty of strength to stand up to nasty fall storms and with an included footprint, attic and even a coffee cling, the Antares has every option you could ever want in a group tent. Swift Clip pole connections make it easy to set up in minutes. Now call your hiking partners and hit the trail."

From REI:
"The Sierra Designs Antares, a fully featured 3-person freestanding tent, houses everybody and their toys—and comes with an accessory package! Accessory package includes the Fastpack footprint, Portable Attic and Coffee Sling. 2 doors with 2 generously sized vestibules, and Reverse Combi pole technology, increase habitability. Light yet strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles use no harsh acids in the anodization process; variable pole diameters expand headroom. Reverse combi poles combine varying diameter pole sections to capitalize on strength, weight savings and headroom. Swift Clips™ provide fast setup; Clip-Locs™ at pole intersections increase tent strength up to 60% without adding weight or bulk. Color-coded webbing makes pitching this tent easier than making your bed! Dye-Free Optic White™ canopy brightens up the interior living environment. SuperSeal Floor™ combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised side seams are taped for complete waterproofness. Seams are made wateright with PVC-free seam tape. Stash Doors™ can be opened from the side or bottom and stashed out of the way in internal pockets. Reflective guyout loops enhance night visibility; reflective noiseless zipper pulls are easily seen in the dark and eliminate annoying jingling sounds when the wind blows. A multitude of gear pockets keep gear organized and up off the floor. Tent Guard with Ultra-Fresh™ treatment thwarts the growth of odor-causing mold, fungus and mildew, greatly extending your enjoyment and the tent's usable life. This tent comes with all the extras! Includes footprint, portable attic, coffee sling, stakes, guylines and tighteners and stuff sacks. Fastpack option lets you leave the tent body behind and create an ultralight shelter using only the footprint (sold separately), poles and rainfly. Fastpack weight: 4 lbs. 14 oz."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The Antares features DAC Featherlite NSL Poles and Reverse Combi Technology to increase interior licing space. A true three-person, two-door tent that comes with an accessory pack, the Antares houses everyone and their toys in comfort."

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Antares Tent (Fall 2008) The three-person Antares Tent by Sierra Designs uses Reverse Combi Technology to maximize interior space, but with two doors and vestibules to easily house gear and bodies. Variable-diameter DAC NSL Featherlite poles create more room on the inside, while the 70-denier tent fly guarantees years of long-standing use. A custom dual-slider zipper configuration allows separate vestibules over each door, making the Antares comfortable and livable for three people. Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh protects the tent's floor and body from mold or mildew; while details like reflective guy outs, color-coded webbing, Clip Locs and Swift Clips push function to the limit. Specs Trail Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz Fastpack Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz Packed Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz Packed Size: 24in. x 6in. Number of Doors: 2 Interior Area: 49 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 12 + 12 sq. ft. Peak Height: 45.5in. Floor Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1800mm Body Material: 70D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1500mm Number of Poles: 3 Number of Clip Locks: 1 Number of Swift Clips: 12 Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL, 10.25/9.0mm Features: Clip-Locs Color-Coded Webbing DAC Featherlite SL Poles Double Grommets Fast Pack Footprint Compatible Gear Pockets Locking Pole Tips Optic White Canopy Reflective Guy-outs and Zipper pulls Reverse Combi Technology Stash Door SuperSeal Floor Swift Clips Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh"

User Reviews

Antares 3
Reviewed by Helen, Nov 01, 2009

"I have had this tent for over a year and have spent about a total of 15 days living in it.

First, it is very easy to set up. This last trip I arrived at Yosemite campgrounds at 2:30 in the morning. It was pitch dark. I got the tent up in a short time with no problems."

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Antares 3
Reviewed by Kobracom77, Jan 30, 2009

"I have no idea why people are complaining about this tent. We have owned one for a couple of years now. We live on North Vancouver Island in B. C. Can. This tent is bombproof!!!

We encountered what the experts call a "weather bomb" Which set a record for a overnight rainfall in our rain forest."

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Antares 3
Reviewed by CAE, Jul 14, 2007

"I bought the Antares last year on sale and did not have a chance to use it until this season. I took it on a 4 night backpack into the Lost Coast of Humbolt County, CA. The tent, like most Sierra Design tents was a snap to set up. It was roomy and I liked the layout."

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Antares 3
Reviewed by julesagogo, Sep 26, 2006

"I'm a light three-season camper that appreciates good design and product quality. Overall, I like Sierra Designs tents - good quality, great utility. The Antares looked like a great tent online (gearx was selling floor models at a great price) and set up in my living room - I was happy with the quality of the material and workmanship, the two large doors and vestibules (no more climbing over my sleeping boyfriend in the middle of the night) and the large mesh area."

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