User Review: Sierra Designs Sirius 2

Sierra Designs Sirius 2
Above: The current Sirius 2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed September 25, 2006 by Will Taylor

Rating:
Design: 3 season freestanding dome
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: lay out the tent, insert the poles. (pretty tough eh?) : )
Weight: Trail 4lbs -- Packed 4lbs 9oz
Price Paid: $139 + free footprint

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.

My ONLY complaint is that the vestibule space is really lacking, so if you're hiking w/2 + gear you might want to make sure your pack and gear are protected from the elements. (Oh, and yes it's a Sierra Designs so yes, the zippers snag--get over it.)

I would highly recommend this tent and even more so I'd highly recommend http://www.moosejaw.com. There is no better online retailer and I'll never do business with anyone else. They're that good. Love the madness.