Sierra Designs Polaris
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Reviewed by 8 Trailspace users
Description
The Polaris is a 3-4 season convertible tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.
User Reviews
Polaris
Reviewed by Pete, Oct 03, 2007
"I bought this tent at a pawn shop around 1999(?). I have used it a lot and it's a bombproof shelter. After all these years, I'm still surprised at how big it is when I set it up. Plenty of space for 2 big dudes and the vestibule is nice, too. I rarely use the fourth pole, but the fly does fit a lot tighter with it."
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Polaris
Reviewed by Gail N., Jun 09, 2004
"Bought this tent approx. seven years ago and absolutely love it. Got caught in a spring snowstorm in Alberta and was cozy warm and dry. Unfortunately Sierra Designs no longer makes the tent and to try and find poles to fit if you break or misplace them is a pain. Downside is no stuff sacks for poles/pegs."
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Polaris
Reviewed by Marcus Allen, Oct 11, 1999
"This is one that you'd have to find used or on sale somewhere b/c they quit making it. Why I don't know. I love the tent, esp. its ability to be three or four season. Its four pole design can be reduced to 3 in better weather and with 3 it's still very sturdy."
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Polaris
Reviewed by M Carter, Sep 25, 1998
"I picked this tent up on sale without really doing much research on it, I just had to buy it and figure out if it was worth it or not later. So far it has been great. It is fairly easy to set up, even when it is pitch black outside. It keeps the rain out and still can keep you reasonably cool on a warm night."
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Polaris
Reviewed by Jon Stackpole, Jul 29, 1998
"Combines the pluses of a dome and a hoop style tent. It's called a convertable, meaning the ceiling can be zipped out and removed along with a pole. Without the pole the rain fly is useless because it sags onto the tent in a bad way. Ventilation is unbelieveable with the fly on."
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Polaris
Reviewed by Jeff, Nov 06, 1997
"Bought this tent two years ago. Very pleased. Extremely pleased. Cannot believe that SD took this one off the market. Have been out in high winds, hard looong rains several times, and have yet to get wet. I did seal this thing super tight with Seam Grip."
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Polaris
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Oct 07, 1996
"Excellent tent except it came without stuff sacks for poles and stakes. And the stakes bend if placed into anything harder than oatmeal."
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Polaris
Reviewed by kcornett@..., Aug 19, 1996
"This is a moderately large two man tent (39. 0 sq ft of floor space). Two people plus some gear fit inside nicely. Could work for three in a pinch. Clips make set-up easy, although the poles are a little long and can be clumsy for one person.
Tent has a large zip-out panel in the roof (covering no-see-um mesh) and storm flaps for the front door and rear window."
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