Sierra Designs Stretch Prelude 4

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The Stretch Prelude 4 is a four-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Stretch Prelude Tent (Spring 2008) - Add Stretch Prelude Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase The Stretch Prelude Tent by Sierra Designs has room for four bodies, is under eleven pounds, and provides all the shelter you'll need for a winter assault. The Stretch Prelude houses four hardy souls easily, providing 20 square feet of vestibule space for packs and boot shells. Two doors mean easy in-out to keep everyone happy, even when things get tight. DAC Featherlite poles cut weight but maintain strength, even in high winds. The Jake's Corners are our wind tunnel-tested insurance policy against unexpected failure in inclement weather. The reflective guy-outs and zipper pulls mean locating the tent or your exit after dark. The Stretch Prelude makes a durable, comfortable shelter for larger parties heading into serious weather and colder temps. Specs Trail Weight: 10 lbs 13 oz Fastpack Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz Packed Weight: 12 lbs 4 oz Packed Size: 24in. x 7in. Number of Doors: 2 Interior Area: 59 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 16 + 4 sq. ft. Peak Height: 51in. Floor Material: 70D PU Coated Nylon Taffeta Body Material: 70D Nylon Rip Stop Fly Material: 70D PU Coated Nylon Taffeta Number of Poles: 5 + Jake's Corner Number of Clip Locks: 7 Number of Swift Clips: 14 Number of Interlocks: 7 Poles: DAC Featherlite, 9.35mm Features: Arch Support Technology Clip-Locs Color-Coded Webbing Computer Aided Design DAC Featherlite Poles Double Grommets Fast Pack Footprint Compatible Gear Pockets Interlocs Jake's Corner Locking Pole Tips Optic White Canopy Reflective Guy-outs and Zipper pulls Stash Door Swift Clips Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The big brother of our Stretch Dome, the Prelude features space for four in a similar, four-pole configuration. Arch Support Technology makes the Stretch Dome and Stretch Prelude durable, reliable shelters for any four-season pursuit. The double-wall construction increases versatility and thwarts condensation."

From CampSaver.com:
"The big brother of the Sierra Design Stretch Dome, the Prelude features space for four in a similar, four-pole configuration.Arch Support Technology makes the Stretch Dome and Stretch Prelude durable, reliable shelters for any four-season pursuit.The double-wall construction increases versatility and thwarts condensation."

From REI:
"Sierra Designs Stretch Prelude offers four diehard outdoors people double-wall, four-season security no conditions are too tough! Features two doors, each with a vestibule providing the space to easily store the extra gear needed for a fourth season. Removable interior Jake's Corners withstand ferocious high-altitude winds. Four equal-length poles with Clip-Locs and Interlocs throughout offer additional strength in harsh environments. 59 sq. ft. of interior space makes being tent-bound in crummy weather nice. Light yet strong DAC Featherlite NSL poles use an anodization process that is gentler on the environment than conventional methods. Swift Clips provide fast setup; Clip-Locs at tent pole intersections increase tent strength up to 60% without adding weight or bulk. Interlocs attach the rainfly to the tent canopy at each guy-out point to create one strong, integrated structure. Eco-friendly Dye-Free Optic White canopy brightens up the interior living environment. Color-coded webbing makes pitching this tent easier than making your bed! Sew Free welded window in rainfly is tougher and more waterproof than sewn-and-sealed versions. SuperSeal Floor combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised side seams are taped for complete waterproofness. PVC-free seam tape reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing this tent. Tent Guard with Ultra-Fresh treatment thwarts the growth of odor-causing mold, fungus and mildew to extend the tent's life. Reflective door binding, guy-out points and zipper pulls reflect brightly in headlamps during low visibility conditions. A multitude of gear pockets keep gear organized and up off the floor. Comes with stakes, guylines and Nite Ize Figure 9 rope tighteners and stuff sacks."

User Reviews

Stretch Prelude 4
Reviewed by Steve C., Feb 10, 1998

"After careful examination of multiple high quality 4-person, 4-season mountaineering tents I decided to purchase the Sierra Designs Stretch Prelude because it was the only tent I found that met all my criteria; quality craftsmanship, storm worthiness, can actual sleep four, weight, and price."

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Stretch Prelude 4
Reviewed by Ben Voris, Oct 27, 1997

"After two coats of seam seal on the inside of the fly, a significant amount of water wicked through the external tie-down loops and into the tent After talking with a local retailer, I switched to using "Seam Grip" brand seam seal. I put a third coat on the inside of the fly."

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Stretch Prelude 4
Reviewed by Tim Havens, Jun 22, 1997

"I've been very happy with my Prelude. It's called a 4-man tent but we only sleep 3 in it. Vestibule can hold 3 backpacks. Get some wetness at back of tent at bottom of fly in rainstorms, but didn't mind it much as we only go out for a couple days at a time. Also, other tents on trips usually do considerably worse..."

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Stretch Prelude 4
Reviewed by 08gilber@..., Oct 08, 1996

"We really wanted to like this tent because it was comfortable, light and strong in the wind, but we were very disappointed in its performance in any rain. To make a long story short; the clips on the fly that hold it so well to the tent actually wick the water through the fly and onto the tent."

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