User Review: Sierra Designs Baku 1
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Design: three-season for extremely dry climate??
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: VERY
Weight: 3+
Price Paid: $189.99
I bought this tent to replace my overused Integral Designs South Col Bivy Sack (Which is an Excellent product). I wanted a bit more room. The Baku seemed like the obvious choice (price/weight a plus). I've had it only a couple of months and used it backpacking on three trips now. It sets up easily and is very light.
But the CONDENSATION inside the tent is so bad that you get wet from INSIDE the tent. ALL three times I've woke up in the morning and late night with water dripping on my face. The water runs down the ceiling wall to the "VENT" and from there starts dripping on your face. Any movement inside the tent causes a stream of water to flow. I had to use my bandana to sop up the puddles forming in the corners of the tent and wipe down the walls. It took several ringings of the bandana to get up most of the water.
I guess I should give this tent a "USELESS" rating seeing as "SIERRA DESIGNS" refuses to take any responsibility for their faulty product. They said there IS a condensation issue and they are aware BUT it's not a WARRANTY issue and they don't feel they have to do anything about it. They have discontinued the tent and replaced it with a new model with MORE ventilation but refuse to take back the BAKU or even offer a discount on the new tent.
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Baku 1 at 1 online store:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 CampSaver.com | Sierra Designs Baku 1 Tent - 1 Person, 3 Season | $148.82 | Buy Now |
You may also want to check availablity with these other Sierra Designs retailers:
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- Backcountry.com
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- Ramsey Outdoor
- Oregon Mountain Community
- EMS
- Sierra Trading Post
- US Outdoor Store
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