Sierra Designs Orion CD

Orion CD
Reviewed by Lisa, Jun 06, 2005

"This is a great tent -- as long as it never rains.

I've been caught in downpours several times in this tent, and every time it's leaked. . . A LOT. I tried tying out the fly in every possible angle with whatever I could find (extra shoe laces, cord whatever)."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Ron, Jan 04, 2004

"At first glance it seems to be a nice design, but I had the same problems John did. In a hard rain the ties on the inside of the fly wick water into the inside of the tent, and the vestibule pole design does create a depression causing water to pool on top of the fly."

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Orion CD (2000)
Reviewed by Mat, Jul 30, 2000

"This tent is the easiest to set up you'll ever own ! I've been trekking in British Columbia for a month and I really enjoy using this tent. Lightweight, solid, waterproof, etc. The only bad point is that it's only a 3-season tent, but it's the best one I ever used."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by John, Jul 04, 1999

"Light for a freestanding tent, and simple to set up, but at a price. Ventilation isn't great. The vestibule is small, its zipper is hard to reach from inside the tent, and the vestibule sags when it's opened, dumping water on your gear. The tent does OK in moderate rain and snow (6" is the most it's seen), but doesn't handle true NE summer downpours well."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Brad, May 07, 1999

"Excellent tent! Easy to set up. Wide door opening makes entering and exiting simple. If I were only going to have one tent, this would be it."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Anthony Chan, Feb 22, 1999

"This free standing tent is well made, relatively light, and easy to setup. It is a bit small for two people (32 sq. ft + 10 sq. ft vestibule area), but very roomy for one. There's a small pouch on each side of the tent to store flashlight, etc.

Negative: the mesh door opens downward, possibly picking up mud, dirt, etc from the ground."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Trail Cat, Oct 04, 1998

"This tent is absolutely great. Took it on the A.T. for a month and i highly recommend it. Rain or shine this tent is great."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Ross ,Age 13, Aug 13, 1998

"I took it to West Virginia to the Blue Ridge Mts. and it performed beautifuly. I set up and had my gear inside before most people had a chance to unfold their tents. It takes abuse well even from Boy Scouts. I recommend this tent to buyers who want a good three-season tent."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Jan Kemple, Aug 06, 1998

"I bought this tent on the recommendation of a friend. I spent some time seam sealing the fly and floor, but haven't had it in the rain yet. It handles condensation well though and also has good ventilation in the summer heat. I like the way you can sit up inside and comfortably dress or undress without being cramped. This is a great tent!"

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Orion CD
Reviewed by John Bennet, Jun 29, 1998

"This tent is very well made and has great ventilation. I stayed dry in it during a very heavy rainstorm. I am very happy with this tent."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Jake, Mar 03, 1998

"We slept warm and dry in el nino conditions. A great tent with very good ventilation. We seam sealed the fly and floor before use. We would recommend this tent to anyone."

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Orion CD
Reviewed by Harold, Jun 09, 1997

"Vestibule is small, but I'm very happy with the tent. Good ventilation and very dry. It pitches nice and taut. It's probably the best tent I've seen in this price/weight range."

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