Sierra Designs Meteor Light

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The Meteor Light 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 Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Meteor Light Tent (Spring 2008) - Add Meteor Light Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase One of the most copied tents in history, the Meteor Light Tent by Sierra Designs is the only shelter ever to win the Backpacker in.Editors' Choice Goldin. award, way back in 2001. A mainstay in our line for two decades, the editors at Backpacker recognized its utilitarian function and design. We nail the details in our tents, which account for the buzz about 'em. For example, the pole sleeves start high on the Meteor Light, meaning you can stake out the tent first, then slot the poles. The next time you build camp in a windstorm you'll be thankful we thought ahead. The Meteor Light's also great for tall customers, with a peak height of 43 inches and a sturdy, three-pole design. Efficient, economical, and comfortable, the Meteor Light is still a standard-bearer for us. Specs Trail Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz Fastpack Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz Packed Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz Packed Size: 24in. x 6in. Number of Doors: 2 Interior Area: 40 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 16 sq. ft. Peak Height: 43in. Floor Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 3000mm Body Material: 70D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 70D Nylon Taffeta, 1500mm Number of Poles: 3 Number of Swift Clips: 7 Poles: DAC Featherlite SL, 9.0mm Features: CAD Design Color-Coded Webbing Double Grommets Double Track Vestibule Fast Pack Footprint Compatible Gear Pockets Locking Pole Tips Optic White Canopy Reflective Guy-outs and Zipper pulls Stash Door SuperSeal Floor Swift Clips Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh"

From CampSaver.com:
"One of the most copied tents in history, the Sierra Designs Meteor Light is the only shelter ever to win the Backpacker Editors Choice Gold award, way back in 2001.A mainstay in their line for two decades, the editors at Backpacker recognized its utilitarian function and design.Sierra Designs nails the details in their tents, which account for the buzz about em.Example, the pole sleeves start high on the Meteor Light, meaning you can stake out the tent first, then slot the poles.The next time you build camp in a windstorm youll be thankful we thought ahead.The Meteor Lights also great for tall customers, with a peak height of 43 inches and a sturdy, three-pole design.Efficient, economical, a"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Sierra Designs Meteor Light is one of the most copied tents in history, the Meteor Light is the only shelter ever to win the Backpacker "Editors' Choice Gold" award, way back in 2001. A mainstay in our line for two decades, the editors at Backpacker recognized its utilitarian function and design. We nail the details in our tents, which account for the buzz about 'em. For example, the pole sleeves start high on the Meteor Light, meaning you can stake out the tent first, then slot the poles. The next time you build camp in a windstorm you'll be thankful we thought ahead. The Meteor Light's also great for tall customers, with a peak height of 43 inches and a sturdy, three-pole design. Efficient, economical, and comfortable, the Meteor Light is still a standard-bearer for us. Sierra Designs Meteor Light Features: Adjustable Venting Rainfly. DAC Featherlite poles. Fast pack footprint compatible. Reflective guy-outs and zipper pulls. Sierra Designs Meteor Light Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 6lb 14oz Dimensions: 96.5"x59"x43" Floor Area: 40 sq.ft. Vestibule Area: 16 sq.ft. Freestanding? Yes Poles: 3 Doors: 2 Tent Diagram: Compare Tent Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The 2001 Backpacker magazine Editors' Choice Gold award winner for utilitarian function and design, the Sierra Designs Meteor Light Tent is one of the most copied tents over the past twenty years. Not resting on it's reputation, this tent is updated with a thicker diameter and thinner walled DAC pole that offers the highest strength-to-weight ratio available on the market. For quick set-up and 60% greater strength, color-coded webbing guides the pole placement, Swift Clip pole hooks allow for faster pre-stakeout, and locking pole tips maintain grommet contact during set-up. Classic dual door entry provides easy access to your gear, and promotes free-flowing ventilation throughout the roomy vestibule. With a peak height of 43 inches, the Meteor Light thankfully gives more maneuvering space for your hiking buddy 'Too Tall'. Efficient, economical, and comfortable, the Meteor Light continues to be the standard with convenience design updates."

User Reviews

Meteor Light
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
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
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
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
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
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 (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
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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