User Review: Sierra Designs Antares 3

Sierra Designs Antares 3
Above: The current Antares 3, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 2 of 5 stars
Design: 3 season, freestanding
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: very easy
Price Paid: Approx $200

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. I use it for two, not three people.

The problem was that winds came up, they were approximately 30 mph or less. One pole bent to more than a 45 degree angle and the tent collapsed. I straightened out the pole best I could and the tent make it through the trip. I returned it once I got back. I have used other Sierra Design tents in the past and love them...not this one.

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Buy Online We found the Antares 3 at 7 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Antares Tent (Spring 2008)$319.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Antares 3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season$318.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Antares 3 Tent w/ Accessories$318.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Sierra Designs Antares 3 Tent - 3 Person, 3 Season$239.21Buy Now

REI
Antares 3 Tent$319.00Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Antares 3P Tent$289.95Buy Now

UpsideOver
Antares 3 Person Tent$290.00Buy Now

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