Sierra Designs Flashlight 2

[oldskool67]

A couple of years ago I was looking for a light weight tent that would accommodate someone over 6’ comfortably. Not as easy as it sounds. I looked at a lot of different tents and came across this one in a light weight back packing forum. Anyway I didn’t buy anything until I saw this on Serra Trading Post for under 200.00. I purchased it last summer but never got a chance to use it during the season. Finally got around to pitching it in the yard a couple of months ago.

Happy with the interior size. I’m just under 6-03 and didn’t hit my head or feet on the sides. It has a ton of room to sit up. It’s plenty big for me and gear. I’m 265 with wide shoulders. Would legitimately fit two average size sleepers. Anyway it’s kind of a hybrid where it’s single wall for part of the tent but then has a lot of mesh ventilation on the other half. It only weighs 2 lb 14 oz with the provided poles or 2 lb 8 oz using trekking poles. I know there are lighter options but for the actual size I haven’t found many.

It needs to be pitched tight and seems like it wouldn’t hold up in high wind but most of the reviews were very positive for a three season tent. I will try to put up more information when I get to put some time in it this summer. I’m cautiously optimistic.

 

[GJC435]

Ive had one for about 10 or so years. Not real heavy use but it has done me right so far with no issues. Got a msr hubba hubba 2 for a smoking deal so now its the boys.

 

[oldskool67]

Huba Huba is a great tent. I just have problems finding light weight but big enough for me. ( also limits my sleepiness no bag selection) I mostly just posted this for any taller people or someone who wants a good amount of gear space in an under 3lb tent.

 

[Beendare]

I think you will like it. We are both about the same size...[you have a few pounds on me-grin]

I've owned the original version of this tent for right about 35 years. Its finally showing some issues with the PU coating on the floor...but otherwise a great tent. It has a steeper wall than some of the others with a same size footprint- so its more usable space. There are other options that shave a little weight...but overall a great tent.