User Review: Sierra Designs Light Year 1

Sierra Designs Light Year 1
Above: The current Light Year 1, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed September 14, 2000 by Scott

Rating:
Design: 3 Season Solo Tent
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: 2 pegs - very easy. Less than 1 minute.
Weight: 3 lbs
Price Paid: $129

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. Very small vestibule for boots. A small 2-3 day pack can fit on the inside as long as you are under six feet. Great tent for the weight conscious backpacker who doesn't want the confinement of a bivy sack.