Gear Review: Sierra Designs Light Year 1 Person Tent
Value Rating: 9
Durability Rating: 10
Overall Rating: 10
Location of Test: Paddle Oregon trip
Duration of Test: Still using
Product Name: Light Year 1 Person Tent
Product Brand: Sierra Designs
Best Use: The great outdoors! Or indoors if your roommates don't mind
The Full Review:
This tent has a simple design and it is SUPER easy to set up. I've got the process down now and takes me about 5 minutes. Took me 10 minutes my first try, (I had not set up a tent in years previous to this, so literally anyone can do it!)
I was a bit worried about it being non-free standing, but there have been no issues whatsoever. Just double check that you DO have all of the tent stakes. I managed to lose 2, but the tent still worked flawlessly without them.
There is color coding too, to help line everything up, which I found to be very helpful.
Usually, I keep the vestibule open for ventilation, or you can create an awning.
The floor is waterproof, but you should get a footprint to help protect it even more.
I really dig the all-mesh canopy. It keeps the tent lightweight, great for backpacking and kayak camping.
The Good:
Light, easy setup, cost-efficient,
Like the Tardis- it's smaller on the outside, but bigger on the inside.
The Bad:
Pick up some extra tent stakes to tie all of the fly supports, it only comes with 10.
The Bottom Line:
I REALLY enjoy this tent, and highly recommend!
The Full Review:
This tent has a simple design and it is SUPER easy to set up. I've got the process down now and takes me about 5 minutes. Took me 10 minutes my first try, (I had not set up a tent in years previous to this, so literally anyone can do it!)
I was a bit worried about it being non-free standing, but there have been no issues whatsoever. Just double check that you DO have all of the tent stakes. I managed to lose 2, but the tent still worked flawlessly without them.
There is color coding too, to help line everything up, which I found to be very helpful.
Usually, I keep the vestibule open for ventilation, or you can create an awning.
The floor is waterproof, but you should get a footprint to help protect it even more.
I really dig the all-mesh canopy. It keeps the tent lightweight, great for backpacking and kayak camping.
The Good:
Light, easy setup, cost-efficient,
Like the Tardis- it's smaller on the outside, but bigger on the inside.
The Bad:
Pick up some extra tent stakes to tie all of the fly supports, it only comes with 10.
The Bottom Line:
I REALLY enjoy this tent, and highly recommend!