Sierra Designs Light Year 1

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The Light Year 1 is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Light Year Tent (Spring 2008) The Light Year Tent by Sierra Designs has long been a staple of three-season cyclists and thru-hikers, both for its two-pound 11-ounce weight and its superior comfort - 113 inches long and 38 inches tall! DAC Featherlite poles help us achieve its miraculous weight, while a SuperSeal floor treated with Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh makes it long-lasting and weatherproof. Reflective guy-outs and zipper pulls trick out the feature set, making this an ultralight but fully featured shelter. Tried-and-true, the Light Year backpacks, climbs, bike tours - you name it, the Light Year has been there, done that. Specs Trail Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz Fastpack Weight: 1 lb 14 oz Packed Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz Packed Size: 19in. x 5in. Number of Doors: 1 Interior Area: 20 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 3 sq. ft. Peak Height: 38in. Floor Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1800mm Body Material: 40D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 40 HT Rip Stop Nylon PU/Silicone Number of Poles: 2 Number of Swift Clips: 8 Poles: DAC Featherlite, 10.25/9.0mm Features: CAD Design Color-Coded Webbing DAC Featherlite Poles Double Grommets Fast Pack Footprint Compatible Gear Pockets Lightweight Fly Material Locking Pole Tips Optic White Canopy Reflective Guy-outs and Zipper pulls SuperSeal Floor Swift Clips Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh"

From Backcountry.com:
"If you pine for the minimal bulk of a bivy sack, but hate the claustrophobic greenhouse feeling of actually sleeping in one, the Sierra Designs Light Year 1 Tent is your salvation. Like a bivy sack, the Light Year 1 is minimal in weight and packs down as small as possible. Very much unlike a bivy sack, the Light Year 1 has a ton of room (for one person), and uses twin Featherlite poles to suspend itself above you instead of clinging to your sleeping bag. It also has a vestibule for your gear and shoes, so you can stow your stuff out of the rain. Is it any wonder that this solo shelter is a go-to for fast-moving solo hikers, bike touristes, and dedicated climbers?"

From CampSaver.com:
"20% off Coupon Available! The Sierra Designs Light Year 1 Person, 3 Season Tent is a single-person shelter so light, but with so many features, weight-conscious enthusiasts wont believe it.DAC Featherlite poles, a lightweight 40-denier rainfly and a hoop design reduces weight.A favorite with through-hikers and lightweight fanatics."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . Weighing less than four pounds, Sierra Designs' Light Year tent is a great choice for one person seeking lightweight three-season protection. 1-person, 3-season Floor: 113x44”, 20 sq.ft. Vestibule: 3 sq.ft. Height: 38” Stuff size: 19x5” Weight: 3 lb. 6 oz. Material: Nylon with DAC Featherlite 8.55 mm poles CLOSEOUTS . Taiwan."

User Reviews

Light Year 1
Reviewed by Neilthemeal, Feb 17, 2008

"I'm doing an initial review after getting this on a supersale brand new at REI. So two things to keep in mind, I'm reviewing this after picking it up for cheap ($50) and I've only ever set it up in my basement.

So let's review the pros. . .

1."

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Light Year 1
Reviewed by Sneakers, Jan 01, 2007

"This is a great tent...if you're short! I'm 5'3" and it works really well for me, but if you were much bigger you'd be having problems. I have plenty of room to sleep, store most of my gear, and even change. So if you're about my size then I would definitely get this tent!"

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Light Year 1
Reviewed by Xscott, Dec 30, 2005

"I bought this tent because of its light weight and reasonable price. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone though. It's kind of the worst of both worlds as a tent and a bivy.

For a tent it's barely more than a bivy. I'm 6'0" and I don't enjoy changing in it (stripping down outside in the cold and then jumping inside to the sleeping bag is quicker)."

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Light Year 1
Reviewed by Scott Hall, Mar 19, 2001

"I'm a tall guy at 6'4". Most of the small, hoop style tents, especially solos, are too small for me. This one, however, did great for me all summer in New Mexico. There is adequate room for sitting up and changing in the tent. A small vestibule is big enough for wet raingear and muddy boots."

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Light Year 1
Reviewed by Jeffrey Olson, Jan 11, 2001

"I used this tent this summer on the CDT for eight nights. Thunderstorms hit almost every afternoon and I'd usually have the tent up. No leaks. No condensation problems. What I didn't like was its length. I'm 6'1" and my 3500 ci pack fit in the v above my head, but I felt cramped."

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Light Year 1
Reviewed by Scott, Sep 14, 2000

"Excellent 1-man tent that weighs a mere pound or so more than a confining bivy sack. Sets up very quickly and the small footprint allows this tent to be pitched in congested scrub and other areas. Tall enough in the front to sit up and get dressed, yet low enough to maintain a low profile in high winds."

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