Sierra Designs Orion AST

Sierra Designs Orion AST

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Orion AST is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From REI:
"Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only. Built to tame high winds and lousy weather, this lightweight, sturdy Orion 2 tent features Arch Support Technology (AST) and DAC Featherlite poles. Comes with stakes, guylines, stuff sacks and footprint. DAC Featherlite poles improve strength-to-weight ratio; Clip-Locs at pole intersections increase stability in windy conditions. Door features a circular zipper track that allows opening from the side or bottom; then stash it in an internal mesh pocket and it's out of the way. Interior pockets are waterproof toward the sidewall and mesh toward the interior, so stowed items stay dry and visible. Mesh panels on door, sides and ceiling provide ample flow-through ventilation to prevent condensation. Rainfly with integrated vestibule provides space for gear; features a clear polyurethane seam-taped window that lets light in and provides views out. Rear AST enhances the tent's ability to withstand high winds by bracing poles low to the ground, increasing strength by at least 40%. Semi-rectangular floor design and arching side poles create a spacious tent with ample headroom; steep sidewalls also shed rain efficiently. Special buy. Stake loops and rainfly attachments are non-wicking material, eliminating the possibility they will transmit water into tent. SuperSeal Floor combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised side seams are taped for complete waterproofness. Tent Guard with Ultra-Fresh prevents the growth of odor-causing fungus and mildew to extend tent's life."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . The wind may huff and puff, but it will never blow down the Sierra Designs Orion tent. Nor can high winds crowd the interior space, thanks to an Arch Support Technology (AST) frame that keeps the walls where they belong, even in a gale. Quickly assembles with swift clips, Clip-Locs and color-coded webbing. Great for backpacking Single door shelter Double track vestibule Gear pockets Reflective guy-outs and zipper pulls 3-person, 3-season Floor: 95x75 , 44 sq.ft. (56 sq.ft. with vestibule) Height: 48 Stuff size: 23x6 Weight: 6 lb. 13 oz. Material: Nylon with three Featherlight poles CLOSEOUTS . Taiwan."

From Moosejaw:
"The Orion AST by Sierra Designs is an extremely lightweight, bombproof tent with Arch Support Technology can stand up to high winds without losing interior space. Lots of mesh combined with the Double Track Vestibule. And for 2005, we've lowered the price.Great for: Backpacking, Camping Size: 2 Person Season: 3 Season Trail Weight: 5 lbs 3 oz Fastpack Weight: 3 lbs 9 oz Packed Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz Packed Size: 22in. x 6.5in. Number of Doors: 1 Interior Area: 33 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 8 sq. ft. Peak Height: 41in. Floor Type: SuperSeal Floor Material: 70D Taffeta Nylon, 3000mm Body Material: 70D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 70D Taffeta Nylon, 1500mm Number of Poles: 3 Poles: DAC Featherlite 7001Features: Arch Support Technology Clip-Locs Color-Coded Webbing Computer Aided Design DAC Featherlite Poles 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"

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Orion AST
Reviewed by Jonathan Linn, Aug 18, 2006

"This is the only tent that I have ever owned, but it has been a good one. I have had it for four years and I have had no problems. The vestibule is very big and you can fit two backpacks under it. This tent is very easy to set up and can be done in the dark with no problem."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Orion AST
Reviewed by Jacob, Feb 15, 2005

"Excellent all around tent. Lightweight for the space and strength. Plenty of room for two average size people who carry reasonable amount of gear. The width of the tent is the only area that could get tight, and then only towards the back of the tent."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Orion AST
Reviewed by Chris, Nov 18, 2003

"Great tent. I have used it along the coast of CA, Yosemite, High Cascades, Owens Valley, and many other places with weather ranging from extreme rain to extremely arid, sub 30 temps to 100+ and have zero complaints. Takes only a few minutes to set up (even in the dark)."

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