Sierra Designs Zeta 2

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The Zeta 2 is a three-season tent made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Campmor:
"The Sierra Designs Zeta 2 backpacking tent will sleep 2 happy campers. This interesting new shape has very steep and straight walls so the usable space in the tent is better than tents of comparable shapes. It has a mostly mesh body for great ventilation and stargazing should the opportunity present itself. With doors and vestibules on either side both people have their own door and outside storage space. The full coverage fly protects the tent from whatever weather comes your way. The innovative aluminum frame is hubbed to save weight and provides a roomy yet light tent. 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 keeps you comfortable with a minimum of condensation. Sleeps 2 Main fly and floor seams are factory taped with PVC free seam tape to keep you dry Full coverage fly keeps you dry and comfortable Freestanding design is stable and easy to set up Bathtub floor wraps up the sides to keep 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 likelyhood 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 Secure tent/pole attachment with Jake's Foot a rugged molded nylon fitting that is more reliable than grommets 2 side entry doors for fast and convenient entry or exit 2 storage vestibules - good for excess or wet gear storage - can be vented for comfort 1 clear window in the fly for light and visibility Large mesh panels are great for ventilation and stargazing Straight steep walls results in lots of user space 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 Dye Free Optic White canopy is brighter and user friendly - also is less polluting than other breathable fabrics Internal pockets and gear loops make organization and stuff stashing easy All carry bags and stakes included Import."

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Zeta 2 Person Tent (Fall 2009) Enjoy the steep walls and covered doors (two each, with vestibules!) of a tunnel tent, but the freestanding convenience of a dome tent in the Zeta 2 Person Tent by Sierra Designs.Features:Trail Weight: 5 lbs 15 ozPacked Weight: 6 lbs 2 ozPacked Size: 22 inches x 6 inchesNumber of Doors: 2Interior Area: 32 sq ft.Vestibule Area: 15 + 6 sq ft.Peak Height: 42 inchesFloor Material: 70D Nylon, 3000mmBody Material: 40D NylonFly Material: 68D Polyester, 1500mmNumber of Poles: 4 HubbedPoles: DAC Press Fit, 9.0mmBall Cap Connector with SQ RingBath Tub FloorECO - Dye-Free Optic White CanopyJakes Foot Pole AttachmentRCT Swift ClipS-StopperTunnel DomeVented VestibuleVisor Connector"

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Zeta 2 Footprint With the purchase of Enjoy the steep walls of a tunnel tent, but the freestanding convenience and covered doors two each, with vestibules! of a dome tent-in the two-person, 5 lb 7 oz Sierra Designs Zeta 2 tent..Free shipping!"

From REI:
"Sierra Designs Zeta 2 uses Tunnel Dome™ engineering to offer both a spacious living area and freestanding practicality—32 sq. ft. with 2 nice-sized vestibules at a reasonable weight! Hybrid design combines the ease of freestanding setup and large doors from dome-style tents with the covered doors, steep walls and spaciousness of tunnel-style tents. Swivel Hubs™ have a sharp rotation angle which reduces the possibility of pitching errors and aids quick pitching; H-Clip™ allows easy attachment of tent to poles. Polesets include ridge poles which help maximize interior volume; sleek Ball Cap™ assemblies secure ridge poles in place while still allowing them to pivot and rotate. Lightweight SQ Rings™ on the Ball Cap assemblies securely and easily attach the interior of the rainfly to the ridge poles without rip-and-stick tabs or pole pockets. RCT Swift Clips™ and color-coded main door/rainfly keep setup simple and quick. DAC Jake's Feet™ at tent corners allow easy attachment of poles, rainfly and footprint (sold separately) and offer a secure connection; release them with a simple twist. Optic white tent canopy offers increased light transmission for a brighter living space. Front vestibule features a flow-through vent and clear window. Waterproof bathtub floor with raised perimeter seam; gear pockets keep gear organized and up off the floor. Includes stuff sacks, stakes and guyline/tensioners. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only."

User Reviews

Zeta 2
Reviewed by Patrick, Jul 27, 2009

"I recently purchased this tent for a 7 day hiking trip to Gros Morne National Park. Me and my partner slept in the tent for 6 nights so far, 5 of which were on the Long Range Traverse (look it up! I highly recommend it!). The temperatures during the trip ranged from 25C to 3C."

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