User Review: Sierra Designs Asp 3

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

Reviewed May 12, 2007 by grant862

Rating:
Design: three-season freestanding dome
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Easy, especially in the rain
Price Paid: $230

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. Seems extremely weatherproof in all types of weather, not really worried at all about that factor. Weight is awesome for a 3-person tent.

Sleeping space is definitely adequate for 3 people, kind of cozy but very comfortable. Three peoples' gear will easily fit in the front vestibule. The only negative comment is that I haven't found a way to tie back the front mess door. There's no clips or loops to tie it off. However not a big deal whatsoever because you can actually unzip the door entirely and detach it from the tent or just fold it up and over the top of the tent. Front vestibule door is removable as well I believe.

Overall...top notch tent, can't really ask for anything more as far as construction, materials, design for 3 people and vestibule area at a light weight. Oh also the tent feels very bright and airy, from the colors used in the fabrics and not claustrophobic at all. Won't go wrong with this purchase.