Sierra Designs Lightning XT 1

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The Lightning XT 1 is a 3-4 season convertible tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Campmor:
"The Sierra Designs Lightning XT 1 tent is an ultralight solo tent designed for those who want to go fast and light. It's has an all mesh body, which gives great ventilation and allows for stargazing. It is supported by an innovative swivel hubbed aluminum frame that maximizes space while saving weight. A large side entry door is easy to use and on the weather shedding full coverage fly is an attached front storage vestibule where you can keep excess or wet gear. Or your dog. With it's quick to set up all clip body and color coded fly the Lightning XT 1 is ready for a fast and light long distance hike. 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 Freestanding design is stable and easy to set up Super Seal Bathtub floor wraps up the sides and keeps you dry DAC FeatherLite NSL Swivel Hubbed 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 large door for fast and convenient entry or exit Front vestibule for excess or wet gear storage 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 Swivel Hubs - light and strong - save weight by eliminating redundant poles - allow for new space gaining and weight saving pole geometries - also joins multiple poles into a single set - no loose poles Body to pole attachment is with the ultralight SD clips and the ultra secure 'H' clip at the hubs - clips speed assembly and allow more airflow under the fly Revolutionary Ball Cap Connectors quickly and securely attaches the spreader poles to the mesh body in 1 quick and easy motion Secure tent/pole attachment with Jake's Foot a rugged plastic 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 Lightning XT 1 Person Tent (Fall 2009) The Lightning XT 1 Person Tent by Sierra Designs offers a roomy and livable solo shelter, with nine square feet of vestibule, and nearly twenty square feet of livable space.Features:Trail Weight: 2 lbs 15 ozPacked Weight: 3 lbs 6 ozPacked Size: 19 inches x 5 inchesNumber of Doors: 1Interior Area: 19.25 sq ft.Vestibule Area: 9 sq. ft.Peak Height: 38 inchesFloor Material: 70D Nylon, 3000mmBody Material: 20D NylonFly Material: 40D HT Nylon, 1500mmNumber of Poles: 3 HubbedPoles: DAC Featherlite NSL, 8.5mmBall Cap Connector with SQ RingSuperSeal FloorSwivel H HubTunnel Dome"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"As one of the lightest freestanding single person tents on the market, the Lightning XT 1 sets the bar for solo hiking and ultralight backpacking. Freestanding and under three pounds, the Lightning offers a roomy and livable solo shelter, with nine square feet of vestibule, and nearly twenty square feet of livable space."

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Lightning XT 1 Footprint With the purchase of Solo hiker? Freestanding tent? Under three pounds? Yes! The Sierra Designs Lightning XT 1 offers a roomy and livable solo shelter, with nine square feet of vestibule, and nearly 20 sq ft of livable space..Free shipping!"

User Reviews

Lightning XT 1
Reviewed by Yeonderin, Aug 27, 2009

"First my goals in selecting this tent so you know where I am coming from with this review (in order of importance to me):

- Must be 1 person 3 season ultra-light tent around 3 lbs.
- Must be free standing and durable enough for hard use.
- Must have side entry with a vestibule large enough to hold a pack and cook in."

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