Sierra Designs
Latest Reviews
Lightning HT 2
Good all-rounder: durable, quality materials, good construction, weatherproof, quite spacious for two for a lightweight backpacking tent. Lightweight (if not quite ultralight by today's standards) tent. Good all-rounder, backpacking oriented, durable, spacious for two. Most comparable to the MSR Hubba Hubba, I consider this tent better because it's a tad lighter, considerably more spacious, better colours, and just different/unique. Frame design makes it wider at the top in the middle than at the… Full review
Sweet Suite 3
Spacious three-person shelter with lots of vestibule space. Light enough to carry for two or even solo, yet sturdy enough to take on the elements. Easy setup and takedown including Sierra Design’s “Burrito Bag” stuff sack. Long Pond Pines—Baxter State Park Specs: Vestibule Area: 8.9 sq ft + 8.9 sq ft / 0.83 sq m + 0.83 sq m Floor Area: 40.4 ft2 / 3.75 m2 Peak Height: 43" / 109.2 cm Dimensions (L x W): 85 x 70(head) x… Full review
Backcountry Bed 700 / 20 Degree
Good 35+ degree bag without zippers. Do not recommend below 30 degrees without additional support. Great for side sleepers and folks that get out of the bag at night and hate struggling with zippers half-asleep. As a side sleeper using a CPAP, I've always struggled with sleeping bags. My "go-to" bag for 20-40 degree weather is either a Kelty Cosmic 20 or Cosmic 0 bag. They work, but the 20 is more like a 30-degree bag and the 0 is more like a 20-degree bag. When Sierra Designs released the zipperless… Full review
Cloud 800 / 20 Degree
A bag with the magic of 800 fill DriDown for about $100 less than the other bags in the same weight category. Sierra Designs Cloud 20 800 fill down Regular: 1 lb 13 oz In the mountains you need your gear to be as light as possible and still able to do its job. Being light reduces fatigue and lets you move through hazard zones faster thereby reducing your exposure to risk. In short, light is right. Another philosophy is summarized by, “pack light, freeze at night,” the idea that comfort and good… Full review
Ministry 40
For a climb, ski tour, day hike, or overnighter this pack is hard to beat. Simply tough. FEATURES: Hefty 630D/840D nylon reinforcement Hydration Ready Top Loading Fleece-lined Optics Pocket in Lid Crampon / Shove-it / Shovel Pocket Emergency Bivy Pad Gear-Racking on both hip belt wings Ventilation Conduit Back Snow-shedding Backpanel Removable Hip Belt Removable HDPE/aluminum frame Radio / GPS attachment point; ice ax loops; ski carry loops; security pocket with key clip S/M 40L/WEIGHED MINE… Full review
Backstory
Sierra Designs is owned by Exxel Outdoors, which also owns Kelty, Mountain Trails, Ultimate Direction, and Wenzel.
Sierra Designs Coverage in the Trailspace Blog
Paddler Sharon and Climber Brian Win Sierra Designs DriDown Bags
Congratulations to Sharon Miller and Brian McLaughlin. Both Trailspace members won new DriDown sleeping bags from Sierra Designs for reviewing their outdoor gear in June. Read more
July 2, 2016
Last Day, Enter to Win a Sierra Designs DriDown Bag
Today's the last day to enter to win one of two Sierra Designs DriDown sleeping bags. On Thursday we'll draw two Trailspace members to win a sleeping bag each. Read more
June 29, 2016
Review Your Gear to Win a Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag
We're giving two lucky Trailspace members DriDown sleeping bags next week, thanks to Sierra Designs. Whether it's your pack, puffy, or paddle, review your outdoor gear now through Wednesday, June 29. Read more
June 22, 2016
Win Your Own Sierra Designs Summer Sleeping Bag
Two lucky Trailspace members are going to win his and her own DriDown sleeping bags in June, thanks to Sierra Designs. To enter, review your outdoor gear, apparel, or footwear. Read more
June 14, 2016
Win 1 of 2 DriDown Sleeping Bags from Sierra Designs
We're giving away Sierra Designs DriDown sleeping bags to two lucky Trailspace gear reviewers. After all, every outdoor enthusiast needs a warm, dry place to rest up between adventures. Read more
June 7, 2016
Review Your Gear, Win a Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag
We're giving away two Sierra Designs DriDown sleeping bags in June. Review your outdoor gear and you're entered to win a women's Eleanor Plus ($250 value) or a men's Zissou Plus ($220 value). Read more
June 1, 2016
Titanium-Infused Garments, Retro Rain Gear, LED Tents
Sierra Designs celebrates 50 years with its decidedly retro Elite Cagoule and Rain Chaps. Big Agnes shows off mtnGLO tents with integrated LEDs. And Vargo Outdoors embeds titanium into its performance apparel. Read more
August 9, 2014
Origami Stove, Rocket Snowshoes, Toasty Rain Coats: OR Day 1
An origami-inspired stove, a snow saw with built-in avalanche hazard analysis tools, a carbon fiber snowshoe that weighs less than a paperback, and insulated down-filled rain jackets: more action from Day 1 of Outdoor Retailer. Read more
January 23, 2014
Jason Ruff Wins Sierra Designs DriDown Zissou
Congratulations, Jason! For sharing your review of your Asolo TPS 535 hiking boots, you've won a DriDown Zissou 12 sleeping bag, thanks to Sierra Designs ($270 value!). Read more
April 15, 2013
Review this Week to Win Your Own Zissou
We're giving away a Sierra Designs DriDown Zissou 12 sleeping bag to one lucky reviewer next week. Review your outdoor gear by Sunday, April 14, to be entered. Then see how the Zissou 12 compares to Steve Zissou (played by Bill Murray) from Wes Anderson's “The Life Aquatic.” Read more
April 7, 2013
Review Your Gear to Win Sierra Designs DriDown Bag
Review your outdoor gear now through April 14 and you could win a supremely warm and dry DriDown Zissou 12 sleeping bag, thanks to Sierra Designs ($270 value). Read more
March 31, 2013
Review Your Gear to Win Sierra Designs DriDown Bag
Review your outdoor gear now through April 14 and you could win a DriDown Zissou 12 sleeping bag, thanks to Sierra Designs. Worth $270, the hydrophobic Zissou 12 down bag promises to keep you warm and dry. Read more
March 26, 2013
Outdoor Apparel Highlights from Outdoor Retailer
Here are a few footwear and apparel highlights we spotted from Keen, Mountain Hardwear, Icebreaker, La Sportiva, Icebreaker, Sierra Designs, The North Face, and DownTek. Read more
August 5, 2012
Sierra Designs Mojo UFO Weighs Less Than 2lbs
The two-person Sierra Designs Mojo UFO tent weighs a scant 1 pound 11 ounces, uses cuben fiber fabric and carbon fiber poles, and costs a whopping $1,800. Read more
August 4, 2012
Outdoor Retailer: Hiking Gear Preview
Companies offer a plethora of new hiking and backpacking packs. Apparel not only keeps you warm and dry, but can also cool you down. Trekking poles get lighter and more compact. Read more
July 30, 2012
Lah wins Sierra Designs tent and MSR stakes!
Congratulations, Lah! You've won a Sierra Designs tent and MSR carbon stakes for your review of your VauDe Snow Cloud sleeping bag. Read more
July 30, 2012
A Flood of Water-Repellent Down for Sleeping Bags
Down that keeps you warm, even when wet? A flood of hydrophobic DownTek, DriDown, and Q.Shield Down insulation promises to repel water while maintaining loft, insulation, and breathability, even when wet. Read more
July 24, 2012
Win Sierra Designs Tent and MSR Carbon Stakes
Help us give a deserving tent a new outdoor home. Win a Sierra Designs tent and MSR carbon stakes by sharing a gear review of your favorite (or least favorite) outdoor gear with the Trailspace community. Read more
July 16, 2012
Sierra Designs launches water-resistant DriDown
Backcountry enthusiasts know down and water don't go well together. Wet down loses its lofty insulating power and takes too long to dry, right? Not anymore, say Sierra Designs and Brooks-Range. Both outdoor companies are launching water-resistant down insulation. Read more
January 24, 2012
OR Gear Preview: Packs, Hydrophobic Down, Trekking Poles, Little Cups
Longing for gear coverage from next week's Outdoor Retailer? Here are some new product previews, including winter ski and alpine packs, hydrophobic down bags, trekking poles, and unique dishware made from biomaterial. Read more
January 13, 2012
Sierra Designs Revival 65 Backpack Review
The Revival 65, from Sierra Designs' new pack line, is designed for long multi-day trips into the woods. So how did it fare for hiking, backpacking, and canyoneering in the Southern Appalachians? Read more
July 20, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Fashion Worthy meets Outdoor Styling
There's plenty of technical outdoor apparel that's also stylish and can do double duty from trail to town. That's not what this photo blog is about though. It's a peek at a few of the outdoor-inspired fashionable duds I saw, and occasionally fondled, at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in January. These pieces are for when you just want to look and feel outdoorsy. Read more
February 4, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Clothing highlights from head to toe
Judging by the quantity and variety of technical apparel shown at Outdoor Retailer last week, no outdoorsperson should complain that he or she can't find something appropriate to wear for their favorite backcountry activity. Here are a few clothing highlights, from head to toe, culled from the masses of wool, down, softshell, and other fabrics on display. Read more
January 25, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Packs from Sierra Designs, Granite Gear
A look at Sierra Designs' "Fulcrum" pack suspension, and Granite Gear's Nimbus Core, built to wrap around a bear canister. Read more
August 12, 2010
Sierra Designs Down Bootie Contest
To celebrate the Down Bootie, Sierra Designs is giving away a pair every weekday in April. Read more
March 28, 2008
Sierra Designs Earns Sprout Award for Green Effect Program
Rock & Ice has acknowledged Sierra Designs with the Sprout Award for its commitments to green business. Read more
March 17, 2008
Outdoor Retailer: Recycled Sleeping Bags
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August 22, 2007
Green Hiking and Backpacking Gear
A carbon-neutral sleeping pad, packs made from soda bottles, hemp and bamboo sleeping bags. Some exciting environmentally-friendly outdoor products have begun to appear. Read more
April 18, 2007
Sierra Designs Enhances Green Effect Program
Sierra Designs has enhanced its Green Effect program to build upon its mission of practicing and promoting a harmonious relationship between its business world and the outdoor world. Read more
January 29, 2007
Q&A: Who Makes the Longest Sleeping Bags?
Read your article on Trailspace about sleeping bags, which gave a mention to extra-long bags. Any idea who makes the longest? Read more
December 13, 2006
Outside Magazine Announces 2006 "Gear of the Year" Award Winners
After months of rigorous field-testing, Outside announced the 2006 winners of the magazine's coveted Gear of the Year awards. Read more
April 17, 2006
Contact
Sierra Designs
Headquarters
6235 Lookout Road, Suite C
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
phone:
(800) 635-0461
website:
www.sierradesigns.com
email:
answers@sierradesigns.com, warranty@sierradesigns.com
