User Review: Sierra Designs Baku 2

Sierra Designs Baku 2
Above: The current Baku 2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed April 14, 2008 by Ron B.

Rating:
Design: 3/S freestanding
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Very easy
Weight: 4lbs-12ozs
Price Paid: $299.95

Have used a few times since purchase, unfortunately it has yet to rain when I've used it. Such is life in the southwest.

I'm 5'7" and feel it has enough room in it even with my girl but think that anyone over 5'10" (6' max) will feel cramped unless you are alone. The vents work well but are not very easy to open ie.. you push a sewn in rod outward to set in a velcro loop (tight fit) which creates a small opening with a screen to let air flow through.

Having a screen door on each side is great (especially with 2 people) and the vestibules work great covering them as well as allowing air flow. Zippers are top notch with no problems thus far. Interior pockets and ceiling loops allow you to stash and hang plenty. Whether it was cold or warm I think the breathability has been fine.

When purchasing, the people at Summit Hut allowed me to set it up in store and even though I never saw it other than online or in a magazine it was surprisingly quick and easy. Quick clips and poles work great and make for the easy set up and the junction clip at the top where the 2 poles cross really help the stability even without the GO lines as I found out this weekend in 30-40 mph winds on the mtn. Six stakes provided hold everything down, 4 for the corners and 2 for the vestibules.

Total weight on my scale was 4 lbs 12 oz for everything. I purchased the footprint as well as I want this to last for a while.

Overall I would recommend this tent and I would purchase again. I will post up again when I'm out in the rain.

Where to Buy

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