User Review: Sierra Designs Lightning 2

Sierra Designs Lightning 2
Above: The current Lightning 2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed September 22, 2006 by Andrew S.

Rating:
Design: 3
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: blindfolded with hands ties behind back
Weight: 2.5 - 4

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. It doesn't come with a compression sack but I suggest the smallest one that Granite Gear offers.

I also added the gear loft ($14.99) to hold flashlights and misc gear. It's a one size fits all product, so fit it to the tent, and trim the extra cord. This is a nice addition since the lighting only has one pocket.

I have used this tent 10 times during 2006. There have been no addl quality issues with this product; tearing, floor, poles, mildew, mesh, etc. Except that excessive star gazing can cause mild vertigo.

TCO: tent($250) + footprint($30) + gear loft($15) + seam seal($5) + sales tax = $318