Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Two-Person Ultralight Tent

by Sierra Designs

Product Features

• Ultralight 2-person, 3-season tent with sturdy DAC Featherlite NSL poles
• SuperSeal floor with raised, PVC-free side seams to keep water out
• Spider Hub technology keeps all the poles locked securely in place
• D-shaped door and vestibule for easy access; 25.5-square-foot sleeping space
• Measures 83 x 38 x 49 inches (W x H x D); weighs 3 pounds 4 ounces

Product Description

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One of the most important trail accessories for serious backpackers is a lightweight tent, as you don't want to trudge across miles of wilderness with extra pounds of poles and fabric. Enter the Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2, an ultralight tent that sleeps two people comfortably yet tips the scale at a mere 3 pounds 4 ounces. The tent is equipped with sturdy DAC Featherlite NSL poles, which undergo an anodization process during construction that is gentler on the environment than conventional methods. The tent's SuperSeal floor, meanwhile, combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors, with raised, PVC-free side seams to keep water out regardless of the conditions. And users needn't spend their first 15 minutes at the site fussing with a bunch of unruly poles and complicated instructions. Instead, the tent offers Spider Hub technology to keep all the poles locked in place, along with Jakes Feet at the tent corners for easily attaching the poles, fly, and footprint.

Despite its compact size, the tent is plenty large enough for two people. The D-shaped door and vestibule at the end allows two campers easy access and plenty of storage room, while the two small whisker poles (included with the front poleset) pull the top sides of the tent out for even more room. Other features include sleek Ball Cap assemblies for the whisker poles; Ulralight Clips and a color-coded main door/rainfly; and a ripstop nylon canopy with no-see-um mesh. The tent comes with stuff sacks, stakes, and a guyline.

Specifications:

• Seasons: 3
• Design type: Freestanding
• Sleeping capacity: 2
• Fast pack weight: N/A
• Average minimum weight: 3 pounds 4 ounces
• Average packed weight: 3 pounds 15 ounces
• Floor dimensions: 83 x 49 inches (W x L)
• Floor area: 25.5 square feet
• Vestibule area: 8 square feet
• Peak height: 38 inches
• Doors: 1
• Canopy fabric: Ripstop nylon/no-see-um mesh
• Floor/rainfly fabric: Coated nylon taffeta
• Number of poles: 2
• Pole material: Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
• Pole diameter: 8.5mm

Product Description

The innovative Fin design of the Vapor Light 2 creates a tent that doesn't skimp in livable space while weighing in at 3lbs 4oz for two people. Jakes Foot and H-Clips save weight while making this tent fast and easy for one person to set up.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001LNNIGS
• Item model number: 0014460900
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,498 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Sierra Designs Product, May 12, 2011

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Jeo (East Hampton, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Two-Person Ultralight Tent (Apparel)

This is the second tent I've owned by Sierra Designs (the first being their Comet CD). As always, Sierra Designs put out a great product that was definitely worth the extra cost (compared to some of the cheaper alternatives that aren't anywhere near as durable). I purchased this tent as a graduation present to myself (I got a degree in Parks, Recreation & Ecotourism, so I'm somewhat of an outdoor junkie; subsequently this seemed like a fitting gift for the occasion), and have been updating my gear from "car camping" equipment to ultralight backpacking gear for the past few months. This tent was exactly what I needed, as it was lightweight (not even 4 lbs!) and folded up quite small. It is easy to and quick to assemble, and the clip/snap technology to attach the poles and the rain fly is handy (and pretty cool too). The space is actually rather roomy, considering that I'm 6'1 and usually have a hard time finding appropriately sized gear, and can fit me and another camper snugly but comfortably. I'm looking forward to taking this out in the Catskills on a weekend backpacking trip to test it out further. The shipping was quick (came in 3 days) and arrived in perfect condition. I would continue buying Sierra Designs and would order from this seller again!

Pros: Light, durable, free-standing design, fast shipping.

Cons: None!

Happy hiking!

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY Happy With This Tent, January 17, 2012

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Peter N - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Two-Person Ultralight Tent (Apparel)

When it comes to hiking gear, I'm obsessed with smaller and lighter equipment. This tent is one of my favorites. It break down to just a few pounds, which makes for easy carrying. When you deploy it, it has room for two average-sized (5'10" 160 lbs) people.

The black screen is an extremely fine mesh; even the smallest insects would not be able to get in. The material at the bottom is thin but waterproof and durable.

I took this tent on a 3-day hike in early fall. It was comfortable and bug-free when deployed, and it was nice and light when it was in my pack. The tent hasn't shown a single sign of "wear and tear."