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 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The Sierra Designs Light Year 1 tent is a classic ultralight solo tent designed for those who want to go faster and lighter. It's has been redesigned with an all mesh body, which gives great ventilation and allows for stargazing. Now also with a lighter and stronger pole set. Requiring minimal staking (in good weather) the Light Year 1 has long been a favorite of long distance hikers. Easy to set up and just roomy enough this tent even packs small too. The full coverage fly completely envelops the tent and will keep you dry and secure when the rain falls or blows. And the bathtub floor will add to your secure feeling because the floor wraps up the sides to keep you dry and comfortable. Sleeps 1 Main fly and floor seams are factory taped with PVC free seam tape to keep you dry Full coverage fly keeps you dry and comfortable Non - Freestanding design is stable and easy to set up Super Seal Bathtub floor wraps up the sides and keeps you dry DAC FeatherLite NSL aluminum poles are strong and reliable - they are less prone to breakage in part because of their unique means of joining the poles with a precisely machined insert rather than an unreliable ferrule - utilizes Reverse Combi Technology by using varying diameters determined by where extra strength is needed which gives the best strength to weight ratio of any pole - saves weight with a thicker diameter pole with a thinner wall and the process used to make them is far less polluting than other methods 1 side entry door for fast and convenient entry or exit Small front vestibule All mesh body is great for ventilation and stargazing Aerodynamic and ergonomic shape is weather shedding and user friendly Color coded pitch system for even faster set up Minimal staking required for good weather set up Body to pole attachment is with the ultralight SD clips and the ultra secure 'H' clip - clips speed assembly and allow more airflow under the fly Secure tent/pole attachment with Jake's Foot a rugged poly carbonate fitting that is more reliable than grommets Internal pockets and gear loops make organization and stuff stashing easy All carry bags and stakes included Import."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Light Year 1 Person Tent (Fall 2009) The Light Year 1 Person Tent by Sierra Designs is the standard-bearer for solo hikers, weighing only 2 lbs 11 oz, and this year we've updated the poles, added mesh, and used the new non-rotating elbow from DAC.Features:Trail Weight: 2 lbs 11 ozPacked Weight: 3 lbs 6 ozPacked Size: 19in. x 4in.Number of Doors: 1Interior Area: 20 sq. ft.Vestibule Area: 3 sq. ft.Peak Height: 38 inchesFloor Material: 70D Nylon, 3000mmBody Material: 20D NylonFly Material: 40D HT Nylon, 1500mmNumber of Poles: 2Poles: DAC Featherlite, 8.5mmJakes Foot Pole AttachmentNon-Rotating Elbow Connector SuperSeal FloorUltralight ClipUltralight D Door"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The standard-bearer for solo hikers, weighing only 2 lbs 11 oz, this year's Lightyear 1 from Sierra Designs has updated poles, added mesh, and the new non-rotating elbow from DAC ."

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Light Year 1 Footprint With the purchase of The Sierra Designs Light Year 1 is the standard-bearer for solo hikers, weighing only 2 lbs 11 oz, and this year theyve updated the poles, added mesh, and use the new non-rotating elbow from DAC..Free shipping!"

User Reviews

Light Year 1
Reviewed by Ray K, Dec 29, 2008

"This is an amazing tent for the price and weight. It's completed the AT twice, survived heavy snow and rainfalls and it's still kicking. It's been setup in pitch black with me being completely exhausted and still only took a few minutes. I've had it about 6 or so years and I'm considering buying the new model."

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Light Year 1
Reviewed by Linda Bourgault, Dec 12, 2008

"I had this tent for five years before I used it, but I wanted to have one on hand for solo backpacking. When it originally came, it came minus the front tent pole. It took a couple of calls to the company, but they did send the missing pole.

Then five years elapsed and I had the opportunity to use it."

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Light Year 1
Reviewed by David Frederick, Aug 13, 2008

"After more than a year of research, and two abandoned (gave away) tents, I finally bought a Light Year 1 for my solo trekking.

The Light Year is a near-perfect one person tent. It is much more roomy than any of the other one person tents I saw, used, or tried."

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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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