Sierra Designs Omega CD

Omega CD
Reviewed by Gavin Desnoyers, Sep 24, 2002

"I bought our Omega CD at an REI scratch and dent sale in almost perfect condition. After the purchase of a few new stakes, it was good as new. Overall, this tent would be great for most any conditions. The setup is very easy, ventilation is outstanding for a convertible tent, the area inside is above average for most 2-person tents, and the vestibule is big enough for two backpacks."

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Omega CD
Reviewed by Charity, Apr 30, 2002

"A mansion of a tent under 7 lbs with the convertible feature! Love this thing. Tons of vertical space, could accomodate three sleepers in a pinch. In warm, predictable conditions, leave the fly and extra pole at home. No fears in winter though: the mesh windows zip shut to keep heat in, and the rain fly is ready for the worst storm on Denali! SD built the perfect tent, with great attnetion to detail (there's even a strip of webbing and hooks inside to hang-dry wet clothes!)."

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Omega CD (2001)
Reviewed by John Dodd, Jan 29, 2002

"Purchased in June of 2001. First outing a very hot July weekend in north Georgia. Did not use the fly on this trip. Enjoyed the mesh vent that allowed some stargazing and ventilation. Second outing was an extremely wet and hot August weekend in the north Georgia Mountains."

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Omega CD (2000)
Reviewed by Jeff, May 06, 2001

"Just returned from snow camping at 10,000 ft on Mt Shasta. In 40 - 50 mph winds I had six sections of Easton poles bend into recycle quality trash and the top cross pole snap.

This happened with all points of rainfly attachments firmly tied off to snow stakes."

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Omega CD
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Oct 16, 2000

"First of all, I am happy with my tent. And it is my belief that you should ALWAYS seam seal your tent yourself before going out into the backcountry in October and assuming that the factory seal will be good enough. I wanted a tent I could take almost anywhere in any season, and still be lightweight."

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Omega CD
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 08, 1999

"In most, if not all, gear reviews this tent was praised for its weather-proofness and versatility. It serves as a proven winter shelter; and considering its light weight, a very roomy tent. Just the fly, poles, and footprint provide a reliable shelter in 3 season conditions."

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Omega CD
Reviewed by MB, Jul 12, 1999

"This tent is a great tent for any kind of weather. Very cool how you can leave behind poles. OK vestuble size. Good ventalation. Keeps you comfortable in humid 90 degree weather. My words of advice are to seam seal this good. I made the mistake of seam sealing and folding it before it was dry so now I have a few small leaks."

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Omega CD
Reviewed by Dave Farrell, May 14, 1999

"This tent has kept me bone dry in howling wind and rain. Then again, I used a plastic ground cloth and seam sealed the heck out of the floor and fly. Roomy enough inside, although the vestibule was just big enough for packs and boots and required some gymnastics getting out in the middle of the night."

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Omega CD
Reviewed by Brian Anderson, Feb 22, 1999

"From all the things I had heard about the Omega CD, this was the tent to get if you wanted to go from camping in the rain forest in summer to high altitude winter camping.

I just tried it out for the first time in late February just below snow line."

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Omega CD
Reviewed by Mark Wattleson, Apr 13, 1998

"Awesome tent all around. This tent gives you the ability to leave poles behind to cut the wieght in the summer and leave them to add stability and strength in the winter."

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