Sierra Designs Asp 3

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The Asp 3 is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

Manufacturer's Description:
The Asp tent, named after a poisonous African snake, is an ultralight 3-person shelter (it also comes in a 2-person option). The tent is made of a 40-denier nylon on the body to reduce weight and a 70-denier nylon on the floor for strength. Constructed with the award-winning Reverse Combi Technology, the Asp has two doors and excellent venting capabilities. This is a great ultralight shelter for backcountry, beach, and river trips as the Quick Pitch Swivel Hub locks the pole sections in place and makes for an extremely easy set-up.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Asp 3 Tent (Spring 2008) - Add Asp 3 Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase The Asp 3 Tent by Sierra Designs provides comfort, function, and smart design for three people. The Asp 3's poled vestibule accommodates three hikers' gear; while the Quick Pitch Swivel Hub, Swift Clips, and DAC Featherlite NSL poles facilitate a speedy and durable pitch. Reverse Combi Technology dramatically increases interior living space, which makes extended trips much more harmonious between campers. The rear door and vestibule mean you won't be crawling over each other during the night, too. The whole package for less than two pounds per person - beat that in a three-person, two-door, two-vestibule tent! Specs Trail Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz Fastpack Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz Packed Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz Packed Size: 20in. x 6in. Number of Doors: 2 Interior Area: 45 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 16.5 + 7.5 sq. ft. Peak Height: 42.5in. Floor Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1800mm Body Material: 40D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 40 HT Rip Stop Nylon PU/Silicone Number of Poles: 2 + 2 ridge poles Number of Swift Clips: 13 RCT Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL, 9.6/9.0/8.5mm Features: Adjustable Venting Rainfly Color-Coded Webbing DAC Featherlite NSL Poles Double Slider Double Track Vestibule Fast Pack Footprint Compatible Gear Pockets Lightweight Fly Material Locking Pole Tips Optic White Canopy Quick Pitch External Pole Structure RCT Swift Clips Reflective Guy-outs and Zipper pulls Reverse Combi Technology Stash Door SuperSeal Floor Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . The Sierra Designs Asp ultralight tent is an extremely capable tent with a roomy poled vestibule and Reverse Combi technology for increased interior space. Quick Pitch Swivel Hub makes set-up a breeze Adjustable venting rainfly Color-coded webbing Reflective guyouts Fast Pack footprint compatible Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh treatment 3-person, 3-season Floor: 72x88”, 45 sq.ft. Vestibule: 16- sq.ft. Height: 42- ” Stuff size: 20x6” Weight: 6 lb. 4 oz. Material: Nylon with DAC Featherlight NSL poles CLOSEOUTS . Taiwan."

From Backcountry.com:
"Brave ridgeline gales in Sierra Designs' ASP 3 3-Person 3-Season Tent. The ASP 3's Quick Pitch Swivel Hub set-up system helps you get out of the storm in no time.This burly three-season tent gives you comfortable shelter in all but the nastiest winter weather. Your gear stays dry even when your camp spot turns into a riverbed, thanks to the waterproof SuperSealed floor. Dual doors make those midnight nature calls easy, and the ASP 3's dual vestibules provide plenty of room for gear and wet clothes to dry. After the storm, open up the adjustable fly for a little fresh air. Tough as it is, this mobile domicile takes up minimal space in your pack and the lightweight DAC Featherlite poles hold up to falls, bumps, and sword fights."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Roomy, lightweight, and comfortable, the Asp 3 employs our Quick Pitch Swivel Hub for ease of use. Two doors, 70-denier floor material for durability, and a versatile vestibule for options depending on the weather and users' needs. Same great features as the ASP, but more room and more vestibule space. The simple, ingenious Quick Pitch Swivel Hub has the Asp's poles already pre-threaded and ready to pitch... and it also builds a stronger tent!"

User Reviews

Asp 3
Reviewed by grant862, May 12, 2007

"Just brought it home, set it up, and it's awesome. Easy set up, especially since you can set up the rainfly and poles separately and then put the tent up later. So for rainy times, you don't have to worry about getting water in your tent at all. Vestibules are amazing."

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