Sierra Designs Lightning 2

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The Lightning 2 is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Lightning Tent (Fall 2007) - Backpacker Editor's Choice - Add Lightning Footprint for FREE with Purchase Sierra Designs Lightning Tent (Spring 2007)The svelte and reliable Lightning by Sierra Designs, winner of Backpacker's in.Editors' Choicein. award in 2004.The Lightning was one of our first major successes in the ultralight category, winning a Backpacker in.Editors' Choicein. award in 2004. Freestanding, simple to pitch, the Lightning weighs a scant three pounds, 15 ounces. Clip-Locs and Swift Clips pull up to the x-pole design, meaning you can pitch the whole gig in seconds. With a nine-square-foot vestibule and plenty of mesh, it's comfortable, organized, and you won't get annoying condensation in the morning. DAC Featherlite NSL poles save weight without sacrificing strength, and the 40-denier fly sheds heavy rain for seasons to come.Specifications:3-Season2 PersonTrail Weight: 3 lbs 15 oz Fastpack Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz Packed Weight: 4 lbs 5 oz Packed Size: 25in. x 7in. Number of Doors: 1 Interior Area: 31 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 9 sq. ft. Peak Height: 40in. Floor Material: 70D Taffeta Nylon, 1800mm Body Material: 40D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 40 HT Rip Stop Nylon PU/Silicone Number of Poles: 2 Number of Clip Locks: 1 Number of Swift Clips: 12 Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL, 9.0mm Features:CAD Design Clip-Locs Color-Coded Webbing DAC Featherlite NSL Poles Fast Pack Footprint Compatible Gear Pockets Lightweight Fly Material Locking Pole Tips Optic White Canopy Reflective Guy-outs, Logos and Zipper pulls Stash Door SuperSeal Floor Swift Clips Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh&nbsp"

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The Lightning was one of our first major successes in the ultralight category, winning a Backpacker "Editors' Choice" award in 2004. Freestanding, sim..."

From Backcountry.com:
"You want it all in a tent except the weight. At less than four pounds, the Sierra Designs Lightning Tent is a scandalously lightweight, freestanding two-person, three-season tent and it even includes a full-coverage fly. Winner of the 2004 Backpacker Editor's Choice Award, this shelter uses strong DAC Featherlight NSL poles, and the whole gig sets up in seconds. Special pre-bent pole sections add livable space, and lots of mesh promotes breathability. The Lightning Tent includes the waterproof Super Seal floor and patented Stash Door, which tucks neatly into an internal mesh pocket. The vestibule provides an extra 9 square feet of space, so you don't have to sleep with your dirty gear."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Lightning was one of Sierra Designs first major successes in the ultralight category, winning a Backpacker Editors' Choice award in 2004. Freestanding, simple to pitch, the Lightning weighs a scant three pounds, 15 ounces. Clip-Locs and Swift Clips pull up to the x-pole design, meaning you can pitch the whole gig in seconds. With a nine-square-foot vestibule and plenty of mesh, it's comfortable, organized, and you won't get annoying condensation in the morning. DAC Featherlite NSL poles save weight without sacrificing strength, and the 40-denier fly sheds heavy rain for seasons to come."

User Reviews

Lightning 2
Reviewed by Steve121, Feb 29, 2008

"Brilliant tent! Light, compact, sturdy, and roomy-enough. Wouldn't change anything - one door is all you need. We've been living out of it for five months in South America, NZ, Australia, and will be using it in Africa, EU, and Canada. Highly recommended!"

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by Jacob Orin, Nov 13, 2007

"This tent is everything that it says it is: light, and waterproof with adequate headroom. There seems to be a lack of room lengthwise at the head and foot, however. This is a great tent, add another door and stretch it slightly and it would have no flaws."

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by Nathan V, Oct 19, 2007

"This tent is very easy to set up. Comfy for two, plus some small gear items. I'm 6'3" and can sit up in it comfortably. With the Granite Gear small size compression sack (the silnyl one), the fast pack foot print, tent, poles, supplied stakes and guy lines, the total weight is roughly 5lbs 6oz."

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by High Guy, Jun 17, 2007

"I bought this tent on the strength of the reviews here. It sounded like a great tent. Maybe it is for 1-1/2 seasons - but not on Mt Hood. Hey it's mid June. I had it up on the side of Mt Hood with a little blowing light snow. The snow comes inside."

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by Cryan, Dec 28, 2006

"I was looking for a great lightweight backpacking tent and I found it with the Lightning. I was interested in the tent and checked the reviews here on Trailspace to make sure it had a good reputation. After buying the tent - which as a college student was even in my budget - I haven't been disappointed yet."

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by Andrew S., Sep 22, 2006

"Review Update: There is no longer a leaking problem after applying the silicone seam seal. This was their advice after contacting SD customer support.

If you are camping without a chance of rain, leave the fly at home, and this tent can pack the size of a softball just over 2 pounds."

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by Andrew S, Jun 12, 2006

"Two-person tent with good headroom and just enough room for gear at foot. Ultralight and packs very small. Not orange colored. Great ventilation even with fly attached. Used first time in mighty downpour. Floor stayed dry with footprint. Velcro straps on inside of fly that attach to poles had small slow drip as they were sewn in (eight places total)."

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by Kris Kahl, Mar 28, 2006

"I am a Boy Scout Venture leader and have used this tent for several campouts over the last year+. It has been in high winds, pouring rain, extreme heat and winter camping, and it performed extremely well in each instance. It is so light that I also use it as a solo tent, with room for my pack, etc."

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Lightning 2
Reviewed by seahiker, Mar 05, 2006

"Outstanding tent, a most successful two-person three-season design. It is so light it can serve as the roomiest solo tent available. Vents well. Doesn't leak. Carbon fiber poles come with it. If you are doing 3-season one or two person camping and like to pack light, look no further.

I use it as a roomy solo tent in most cases."

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Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Lightning Tent (Fall 2007) - Backpacker Editor's Choice - Add Lightning Footprint for FREE with Purchase	$249.00	Buy Now
Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Lightning Tent (Spring 2008) - Add Lightning Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase	$259.00	Buy Now