Sierra Designs Sirius 2

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The Sirius 2 is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The Sierra Designs Sirius 2 backpacking tent will sleep 2 people at a nice sub 5 lb weight. This hybrid style (half single wall - half double wall) is freestanding and very easy to set up. It is has about a 50% mesh body for great ventilation and stargazing should the opportunity present itself. The other half is a single wall waterproof material, this combination saves weight without compromising function. It has 2 doors, 1 on each side, so each camper has their own door. The innovative aluminum frame has a swivel hub to save weight and because it keeps the poles together it makes setting the tent up even easier. It is also easy to set up because of the all clip design which also promotes better airflow under the fly and that's what helps keep you comfortable with a minimum of condensation. Go light, get Sirius. Sleeps 2 Main fly and floor seams are factory taped with PVC free seam tape to keep you dry Swivel hubbed frame stays together and sets up in a snap Freestanding design is stable and easy to set up Super Seal Bathtub floor wraps up the sides and keeps you dry DAC PressFit aluminum poles are strong and reliable - they are less prone to breakage in part because of their unique means of joining the poles with a precisely press fit, tight tolerance ferrule - which greatly reduces the likelihood of failure as opposed to ferrules that are glued or peened in place - and the process used to make them is far less polluting than other methods Post and grommet attachment of tent to poles with locking pole tips is reliable and fast on set up or take down 2 side entry doors for fast and convenient entry or exit Half fly and waterproof walls keep the tent dry Inherently lighter design is optimum for those who want to save weight Large mesh panels are great for ventilation and stargazing 2 half vestibules can shelter things from all but driving rain Color coded pitch system for even faster set up Body to pole attachment is with the ultralight SD clips - clips speed assembly and allow more airflow under the fly Internal pockets and gear loops make organization and stuff stashing easy All carry bags and stakes included Import."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Light, simple, and strong - the Sirius 2 from Sierra Designs incorporates a 3/4 fly (in poly this year) to keep the weight at 4 lbs 2 oz, with two doors and vestibules, and an easy-to-pitch design. Sierra Designs revolutionary Quick Pitch Swivel Hub speeds set-up by having the tent's poles pre-threaded and ready to snap into place."

From CampSaver.com:
"Two doors and plenty of mesh make the Sierra Designs Sirius a great tent for stargazing, comfortable camping or a long-distance thru-hike.By making the Sirius partially single-wall and partially double-wall construction, were able to reduce weight and i"

From Tahoe Mountain Sports:
"Sierra Designs Sirius Tent 2 is a 2-person, 3-season tent with affordability and function in mind | The Sirius 2 has two half-coverage doors, and single-wall ends to save weight without sacrificing liveability | Two 8.84mm DAC Press Fit poles are super-strong for years of reliable use and wind-resistance | At just over four pounds, the Sirius is a great three-season tent that doesn't weigh your pack down | Interior gear pockets and a super seal floor complete this full package | Floor Material: 70D Nylon, 3000mm | Body Material: 40D Nylon | Fly Material: 68D Polyester, 1500mm | Trail Weight: 4 lbs. 2 oz. | Packed Weight 4 lbs. 10 oz. | Interior Dimensions: 84 x 53 in. | Interior Area: 31 sq. ft. | Vestibule Area: 4 + 4 sq. ft. | Peak Height: 39 in. | Packed Size 23 x 6 in."

User Reviews

Sirius 2
Reviewed by John Regehr, Oct 08, 2009

"Took this tent on a 1. 5 week summer backpacking trip in the Brooks Range.

Overall it's fine: not too heavy, fast and easy to setup, didn't let rain in, didn't let snow in.

Comments:

- Due to incomplete fly coverage (see pics) and lots of mesh, it's an extremely breezy tent."

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Sirius 2
Reviewed by unabashedpraise, Mar 25, 2009

"Trail Weight 4 lbs 2 oz
Fastpack Weight n/a
Packed Weight 4 lbs 10 oz Packed Size 23" x 6"
Number of Doors 2
Interior Area 31 sq. ft.
Vestibule Area 4 + 4 sq. ft.
Peak Height 39"
Floor Material 70D Nylon, 3000mm
Body Material 40D Nylon
Fly Material 68D Polyester, 1500mm
Number of Poles 2
Hubbed Poles DAC Press Fit, 8."

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Sirius 2
Reviewed by Liz, Mar 06, 2007

"This is a great tent, especially for the price.

Pole-clips make set-up a breeze. Set-up time is 3 min or less. Very helpful in bad weather.

Roomy enough for two, but not packs. Can easily put 2 Therm-a-Rest reg length pads inside. However, tent is not overly long: My 6'2" husband just fits."

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Sirius 2
Reviewed by Will Taylor, Sep 25, 2006

"I got this tent about a year ago from Moosejaw and haven't looked back since. It's lightweight, easy to set up, and really is waterproof. Don't be a dummy though, point it in the right direction. Having two doors is always a great idea, and when you take the rain fly off and lay down while star-gazing you thank the good Lord you bought this steal-of-a-deal."

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Sirius 2
Reviewed by Rod Richards, Aug 26, 2004

"I bought this tent because it's 4. 0 lbs packed. It's an easy, two-pole setup gig, no problem even at night. Don't bother getting the footprint -- make your own. I used some 6mm vapor barrier, cut it to shape and used duct tape in the corners -- I punched holes in the duct tape so the tent poles fit."

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