Re: [Paddlewise] tent

I have an older Sierra Designs and they are a great affordable tent. 
Last summer, a camp I was in was hit by a sudden wind storm. Tents 
went flying everywhere and many were completely destroyed by buckled 
and snapped poles. The Sierra Designs tent had nary a ripple on the 
surface and moved not at all. I've heard that wind test them on Mount 
Washington or some such.

I also got mine a year before they redesigned them and don't regret 
it. Another paddling friend has had an SD tent for a dozen years and 
it is still going strong. He just had the zippers replaced for $15 or 
so and doesn't see why it won't last another dozen years.

SD tents don't come seam-sealed, or at least they didn't used to. So 
be sure and seal the seams. I would also recommend making or buying a 
lightweight footprint as it will really add to the life of the tent. 
Especially if you ever end up camping on a bunch of pine needles and 
sap!

-Patrick

>I am strongly considering purchasing a Sierra Designs Meteor Light 
>CD tent.  Anyone  out there with an opinion on this tent, solo tent 
>size during layovers due to weather, free standing tents in general, 
>or Sierra Designs?
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