Sierra Designs Meteor Light 2

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The Meteor Light 2 is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The Sierra Designs Meteor Light is another 2 person classic tent. For 20 years this tent has been a roomy well ventilated and versatile tent. Now it's gotten even better. Since it won the coveted Editor's Choice Award from Backpacker magazine the tent has gotten even lighter and has even more usable interior space. This was accomplished by eliminating a pole and incorporating a Hub design. It has 2 doors for convenient exit/entry and 2 vestibules for gear stowage. There is lots of mesh that lets the air flow through the tent but keeps the bugs out. The huge sky panel on the top is great for stargazing on those clear nights when you want to leave the fly off the tent. The full coverage fly and the Super Seal Bathtub floor will keep you snug and secure in the worst weather. It's a classic and it just got better. Sleeps 2 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 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 DAC Hubs are light, precise, durable and allow for more user room in the tent, save weight by allowing for a pole to be eliminated 2 side entry Stash Doors for fast and convenient entry or exit Stash Doors - are circular doors that can be stashed out of the way into a built in pocket when you don't need them 2 storage vestibules - good for excess or wet gear storage - can be vented for comfort 1 clear SEW FREE window in the fly for light and visibility - seam welded window is lighter and more reliable than standard window material Large mesh panels are great for ventilation and stargazing Large rectangular shape features lots of user space Color coded pitch system for even faster set up FAST PACK Weight = 4 lbs 2 oz - Save weight, leave the body home - works with OPTIONAL nylon footprint Body to pole attachment is with the ultralight SD clips - clips speed assembly and allow more airflow under the fly Traditional post and grommet tent/body attachment with Locking Pole Tips is secure and reliable Dye Free Optic White canopy is brighter and user friendly - also is less polluting than other breathable fabrics Internal pockets and gear loops make organization and stuff stashing easy All carry bags and stakes included Import."

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Meteor Light 2 Footprint With the purchase of A classic, reconfigured with a patent-pending two-pole design that functions like three poles.The Sierra Designs Meteor Light 2 is lighter by a pound!, provides more room, and sets up easily..Free shipping!"

From REI:
"The Sierra Designs Meteor Light 2, an old school favorite, received a thoroughly modern update. A new pole structure makes it roomier and lighter, and it's still easy to set up. The pole system has been reconfigured to offer generous interior space and maintain an easy setup while shaving a pound off the weight. Light yet strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles are anodized without the use of harmful acids. Spider Hub™ technology keeps all poles locked in place so there is no guessing during tent setup—it couldn't be easier! Swift Clips™, a continuous pole sleeves, locking pole tips and color-coded main door and rainfly work in concert to let you enjoy a fast, easy setup. Dye-free optic white tent canopy offers increased light transmission for a brighter living space; nearly vertical doors have dry entries. Front vestibule features a flow-through vent and Sew Free™ clear window. SuperSeal Floor— combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised PVC-free side seams are taped for complete waterproofness. Stash Doors™ open at any point along the circular zipper and stash into internal pockets so they stay clean, dry and accessible. Fly, footprint (sold separately) and poles pitch without canopy to create a lightweight, warm-weather shelter. Includes stuff sacks, stakes and guyline/tensioners. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Meteor Light 2 Person Tent (Fall 2009) The Meteor Light 2 Person Tent by Sierra Designs is reconfigured with a patent-pending two-pole design that functions like three poles. It's lighter (by a pound!), provides more room, and sets up easily.Features:Trail Weight; 5 lbs 15 ozFastpack Weight: 4 lbs 2 ozPacked Weight: 6 lbs 12 ozPacked Size: 21 inches x 6 inchesNumber of Doors: 2Interior Area: 36 sq. ft.Vestibule Area: 18 + 9 sq. ft.Peak Height: 44 inchesFloor Material: 70D Nylon, 3000mmBody Material: 70D NylonFly Material: 68D Polyester, 5000mmNumber of Poles: 2Poles: DAC Featherlite SL, 9.0/9.6mmECO - Dye-Free Optic White CanopyIn-line ConnectorPatent Pending Pole ConfigurationSew-Free WindowsSwift ClipsVented Vestibule"

User Reviews

Meteor Light 2
Reviewed by Adam Wiegand, Oct 10, 2006

"Hard to rate this product having mixed feelings! Have used it extensively on numerous hikes and treks and have taken it around the world for 15 months. Sierra Designs put some stiffening tape on the zipper fly-covers as I did not like the way they caught in the zipper constantly."

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Meteor Light 2
Reviewed by davidkarkut, Sep 16, 2004

"Light, easy to set up, but I've noted two serious flaws with this "award winning tent" after three years of use:

1) Dripping! In wet weather the flysheet will sag, touching the tent mesh top roof--you get drips onto your face or sleeping bag's lower area (depending on your orientation)."

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Meteor Light 2
Reviewed by Tom, Nov 27, 2001

"It's a wonderful tent. It's easy to set up, with only three poles. Two are slip-ins, and the last is a clip in. The toughest part is getting the fly on the right way. It's not quick--or maybe it's me--but the fastest I've set it up is about ten minutes."

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Meteor Light 2
Reviewed by Larry, Oct 03, 1999

"I've used this tent for four years and it has endured torrential all-night thunderstorm rains, one foot of wet snow, freezing rain, sleet, hail(ping pong-sized), and winds exceeding 50 mph on exposed ridges. All common in the Guadalupe Mountains NP."

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Meteor Light 2
Reviewed by Michael, Feb 03, 1999

"I've used this tent everywhere over the last three years. Down in the Grand Canyon, Glacier Nat. Park, four treeline camp spots in CO. etc. My best story is when I was in the Boundary Waters in upper Minnesota in late October and experienced HUGE winds and rain and about a 1/2" of gumball sized hail."

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Meteor Light 2
Reviewed by Ken Mincar, Feb 19, 1998

"I've used this tent for three years, almost exclusively in Vermont summers/falls. More often than not, conditions have been wet and/or humid. I've loved many of the features that this tent offers -- great space, ease of set-up, good vestibule -- but I continue to have drip problems."

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Meteor Light 2 (1995)
Reviewed by dreeves@..., Feb 01, 1997

"I've had this tent for seveal seasons and have found it very useful and versatile. Setup is very easy. The roof vents do a good job, but heavy Pacific NW condensation conditions occasionally cuase water to drip in.

Size for two is excellent, vestibule will hold your packs and boots.

A bit heavy for long trips, but I like the space."

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Meteor Light 2
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, May 20, 1996

"I have had this tent for just about two years now and I have had no large problems with it. The ties to tie back the vestibule are slightly clumbsy but that is the least of your worries. My first night in the rain with this supurb tent I was a little nervous."

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