User Review: Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD (2003)

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD
Above: The current Clip Flashlight CD, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed April 23, 2004 by Kevin

Rating:
Design: three season non freestanding big and small arch
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: relatively easy
Weight: just under 4 lbs.
Price Paid: $180

This was my first backpacking tent purchase in over 20 years. This is rated as a 2 person tent and can theoretically accommodate 2 folks (but very cozily). I have used it exclusively as a solo tent. I'm about 6'0" and 225 and I find it quite roomy. With a pack weight right at 4 lbs., it isn't ultralight gear for a single person, but certainly not a huge amount of weight and a very comfortable shelter that has served me well including in wind and downpours. I have used it in fastpack mode only once (Grand Canyon in November) and found it to be slightly better than sleeping in the rain during a high wind and high rainfall situation (would have been fine if I could find a sheltered place to pitch it). The non-freestanding design saves weight, but is a bit of a pain in rocky terrain. Even using tie out rocks, it isn't practical on slickrock. A buddy has the one-person version (Lightyear CD) and gives it high marks. I am considering retiring it just to get something in the sub 3 pound range (or I might just eat less fattening food). Very pleased with the product.

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