User Review: Sierra Designs Omega CD

Reviewed February 22, 1999 by Brian Anderson

Rating: rated 2 of 5 stars
Design: 3+ season (convertable)
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Sets up in a snap--could probably do it blindfolded
Weight: 6lb 8oz
Price Paid: $199

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.

First the problems!!!

I bought the '98 model and had the footprint on back order, decided that I didn't want to wait any longer so called the retailer and asked if the '99 footprint would fit. He said yes and sent it instead of the '98 footprint. Well they don't fit...They changed the configuration of the poles a little bit and made the tent a little larger so the footprint was effectively useless other than just tucking it under the tent.

The night started out about mid 30s, I climbed in with my girlfriend and there is just enough room for two close people. Two side by side camp pads take up the whole floor. This was not too much of an issue this time, however it could be if I went with a male friend.

The vestibule was sufficient for our boots and two packs, but it made for creative maneuvering when we needed to get out of the tent in the middle of the night.

The tent started out toasty warm compared to the outside temperature, so we were comfortable and went to bed.

Then the rain started...The seam around the floor (the one they told me I didn't have to seal) started to leak like a sieve. By the morning the camp pads and our sleeping bags were quite damp, thank god for synthetic bags!!!

I took it home and tried putting some water in the area where I thought that it leaked and the water just went right through. I am going to call Sierra Designs today and find out what they think I should do. I am glad that I tried the tent out on a one night adventure rather than taking it out for the weekend.

If anyone has any suggestions for what I might do next e-mail me!

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