User Review: Sierra Designs Omega CD

Reviewed September 8, 1999 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Design: 4 Season/convertible
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Fairly easy set-up
Weight: Cerca 7lbs packed wt.
Price Paid: $280

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. Even when exposed to Olympic coast drizzle, the fly only set-up served us well (seam-sealing is a must!). I wouldn't suggest this setup in extreme wet conditions. However, if you needed to pack light, it might be worth the risk, assuming you know were to pitch your shelter. The following are deficiences in the '98 tent:

1. The Omega CD is free-standing, but the middle is elevated several inches, exposing some the tent body to rain when your not inside.

2. The rear end of the fly touches the body of the tent. This lack of seperation allowed the ends of our bags to moisten from rain or dew. When I returned this tent, I found that several store employees owned the same tent and experienced the same problems. Two employees had solved the problem by attaching nylon stitching and cord to the fly to pull it off the body. Nobody should have to personally alter the structure of a tent to ensure waterproofness.

3. If you purchase a footprint, make sure it matches the pole configurations. These configurations may change year to year.

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