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Sierra Designs Iota

Sierra Designs Iota

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users

Description

The Iota is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Sierra Designs Iota Tent is a great for the solo backpacker who likes a little extra room inside the tent and the vestibule. The tough three pole designs features a 36" peak height to allow one to sit upright. The spacious double track vestibule can be combined with trekking poles to create an awning. Sierra Designs Iota Specs: Capacity (persons): 1 Weight: 4 lb. 2 oz. Dimensions: 89" x 55" x 36" Floor Area: 22 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 14 sq. ft. Freestanding? Yes Poles: 3 Doors: 1"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Iota Tent (Fall 2007) Easy to pitch and freestanding, the Iota by Sierra Designs makes a great desert tent where finding anchors can be a challenge.Stout, freestanding, and spacious, the Iota houses a single backpacker or cycle-tourist, with plenty of room for gear. This is really an in.oversizedin. one-person tent, with a towering peak height so you can sit upright, and a 14-square-foot vestibule. You can organize your pack, cook, and dry boots in the vestibule without feeling claustrophobic. Bike tourists can even remove the wheels of their machine and pull it under the vestibule if need be. We use the same 70-denier floor as we do on all our tents, guaranteeing years of durability and resistance to mildew and mold from its Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh treatment. The double-track vestibule opens in a variety of configurations, allowing venting, convenient in-out, or wide-open views.Specifications:3-Season1 PersonTrail Weight: 3 lbs 12 oz Fastpack Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz Packed Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz Packed Size: 21in.x 5in. Number of Doors: 2 Interior Area: 22 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 14 sq. ft. Peak Height: 36in. Floor Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 3000mm Body Material: 40D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1500mm Number of Poles: 3 Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL, 9.0mm Features:CAD Design Color-Coded Webbing DAC Featherlite NSL Poles Double Grommets Double Track Vestibule Fast Pack Footprint Compatible Gear Pockets Large Gear Vestibule Lightweight Fly Material Locking Pole Tips Reflective Guy-outs and Zipper pulls SuperSeal Floor Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh&nbsp"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . The Sierra Designs Iota tent is a light, backpacker-friendly solo tent with CAD floor design, DAC Featherlight NSL poles, double track vestibule, Fast Pack footprint compatible design and color-coded webbing. Tent Guard with UltraFresh for water and odor-resistance SuperSeal floor 1-person, 3-season Floor: 89x55”, 22 sq.ft. Height: 36” Stuff size: 21x5” Weight: 4 lb. 2 oz. Material: Nylon with DAC Featherlite NSL 9.0 mm poles CLOSEOUTS . Taiwan."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Sierra Designs Iota is a great tent for the solo backpacker who likes a little extra room inside the tent and vestibule. The tough three pole design features a 36 peak height to allow one to sit upright. The spacious double track vestibule can be combined with trekking poles to create an awning."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Iota
Reviewed by Lemon, Jun 17, 2009

"I wanted a tent which I would have no problem sheltering myself alone or with my wife on short trips and it works great. I am 5'11 and she is 5'5 and we are both pretty slender so she fits into the smaller area and we still have the little back corner to stash some gear."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Iota
Reviewed by Jb, Jan 10, 2009

"I've used this tent on the beach in Florida and a few times in the Smokies, twice during storms and have zero complaints. I carried it in a pack while mountain biking once and was able to fit my bike with the front wheel removed under the vestibule."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Iota
Reviewed by shelblue, Apr 04, 2008

"This is a terrific one-man tent: lots of floor space, plus a large (and USABLE) vestibule, and it's stable.

I've used it in cold rain, wind, and a couple inches of snow. It works great.

It IS heavy for a one-man, but if you are taking a longer trip, or one when you expect poor weather, you will not regret carrying this larger tent."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Iota
Reviewed by Osprey, Nov 17, 2007

"This tent is awesome!! The design of the Iota is one of the best among other solo shelters. The inside has enough room for your sleeping bag plus extra gear without making you feel cramped. The large vestibule is very spacious, enough room for your pack and to cook under if you're caught in the rain."

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Iota
Reviewed by Rhoster, Sep 19, 2007

"A well-made 1-person backpacker tent with a bit more room and a large side-entry space. I'm 6 foot, so can't quite sit up. Has been rain and windproof, although you must properly guy out the 2 rear/side lines to get good ventilation and waterproof."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Iota
Reviewed by Chris Nadovich, Apr 03, 2007

"Decent tent. A few extra ounces gives you a LOT more room. I like that trade-off. The two zip fly reminds me of Bill Mason's tent. I like that too. If you are 6ft or taller, you will hit your head, but I'm 5'11" and I fit just fine.

Not hard to set up."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Iota
Reviewed by J, Feb 05, 2007

"I got a screamin' deal on this tent and couldn't be happier with the design and quality of my new home-away-from home. It sets up easily, has great space, and is rock solid.

There are solo 3-season tents that are a bit lighter but for a few more ounces you get a lot more room with the Iota. It is really not far off being a 2-person tent."

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