[pct-l] 2 person tent under 3 lbs

[Diarmaid Harmon]

I have used a Sierra Design Lightning for the past 8 years. It is roomy enough and comes in just under 3 LBs. It has stood up to all sorts of nasty weather and has proven to be very warm with 2 people in it even in some miserable Pacific NW weather. I remained dry when the campground flooded and during the hot summer months I have used it without the rainfly for bug protection. I have never suffered condensation with this tent even with 2 people. The only drawback is it only has one door so one person will have to crawl over the other to get out. If you are planning to hike and share the tent you can break it down between 2 people and the load is better then some UL tents out there. Unlike some UL tents there is a lot of room and sitting up in the tent for 2 people on a wet night is very comfortable.

Hiking Irish.

On Dec 4, 2011, at 6:33 AM, Alicia Reenders wrote:

> Hey there, I plan to hike the PCT in 2012 with my boyfriend, and we're
> looking for 2 person tent recommendations. I can't get the search function
> to work with this site, so thought I'd ask what other people like.
> 
> We purchased and tried the Flycreek UL 2, and had a lot of condensation
> issues where our bags touched the sides of the tent, and with condensation
> dripping on us from the ceiling. It was really rainy and humid here in VA,
> about 50 degrees. We're thinking about the Lunar Duo, the Tarptent
> Rainshadow 2, Lightheart Gear duo, or are open to other ideas. Or wonder if
> the flycreek UL3 would be any better if we could avoid the sides. We can
> return the flycreek since we bought it at REI, but can't try the others and
> still return them.
> 
> Anyone have success finding an ultralight with bug protection that doesn't
> have condensation problems? Is it just part of the lightweight life?  Does
> the dry air out west help? Thanks!
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