Well to start off the Clip FlashLight from SD is the best.
The Design
The poles are made from high strength aluminum. The design is a 2 pole hoop tent, its not as strong as 3 poles but it lighter and sets up faster. Its one of the lightest 3 season tents weighting in at 3 pounds 10 ounces. You give up nothing for the weight either. The tent floor has a bathtub design which has the floor extended up the wall a little bit. This adds to its waterproofness. Mesh runs around the tent to add ventalation. The rain fly sets up fast to and in case of high winds you can guy it down. They give you a 6 foot vestibule, which is all you need really for 3 season use.
Seams
They seamseal the rain fly for you, but i would seamseal it again over the tape. Make sure you seamseal all the stiches around the bottom of the tent to. One more thing to seal is the serria design wording on the rainfly and tent water will leak in through the stiching if you don't.

Customer Service

Sets up in a minute once you know how to set it up. Took it backpacking a couple of times held up great. No rain yet though so i can't tell you how it holds up when wet. With the quailty of serria design this should not be a problem.

PS: make sure you stake the tent out good and the rain fly is put on properly and not touching the tent.

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SD Orion-- looks like a good tent, but a little to big for my needs
SD Omega-- a convertable, but a little heavy at 7+ pounds. More of a winter tent then a 3 season tent.
NorthFace
MThardware

Light enough to carry and held up while in 24 hour rain. No leakage. Not enough room in vestibule for 2 packs and dog. Would utilize gear loft for extra space. Nice to be able to sit upright during long rain.

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I've only had my Clip Flashlight 2D for about 4 months, but it got it's real test about a month ago. My fiance and I decided to hike a bit of the Appalachian Trail over a long weekend.
We arrived at Clingman's Dome rather late, and the clouds started rolling in! We knew there was no way we could make it to the nearest shelter, and unfamiliar with the trail in this particular area, decided to pitch the tent at the Dome. Now I know better than to camp out on the top of a mountain (or dome in this case!), but we had no choice. The tent went up in two minutes, fly included. It's simple to set up, though not free standing--but that's a trade-off with weight.
We got the stove fired up, cooked dinner, then the thunder started. Not sure how the Clip would withstand the wind, we dove inside to wait out the incoming storm. The wind howled, the rain blew, but we remained dry and calm. The tent performed perfectly--I wouldn't trade it for another!

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I had to put my two cents in here... I've owned a Clip for almost 10 years now and have spent at least 300 nights in this tent (200 in the past year). I know this tent very well and I can honestly say that this is a fine tent. I've burned it, had squirels chew through it (both easily patched), caught the fly in the zipper 100's of times and literally worn the floor out of it. And still, it asks for more. Despite much wear and tear, I'll probably never get rid of this tent. But, now that it's time to buy a new tent, I'm gonna pass on the Clip. Quality and longevity of this product are not to blame... I just think the design could be improved a little. I know the best thing about the tent is it's light weight, but that weight savings comes at a price. This thing is just so uncomfortable compared to a few similar tents - especially the Kelty Zen, my next tent. You may not think being able to sit up and really move around in your tent means much when you're in the store, but it REALLY matters when you're out in the bush and this thing is now called home. And calling this a two-man tent is laughable. Yes, two humans can fit in this tent, but there is room for almost nothing else. And there is NO way to fit a pack in the vestibule. And did I mention that (on my older Clip) there is no way to make the rain-fly cover all of the tent and still have any kind of a vestibule area (this matters when its pouring and you don't want to keep wet gear in the tent, but you CAN'T fit it in the vestibule because its now too small)? I have seen many Clips in the past year and they appear to have the same basic design as my older model, including the rainfly...

Look, I'm not bashing what is obviously a great product, but take a moment to look at the Kelty Zen or another manufacturer's light-weight offerings. The extra interior space really makes a BIG difference in the long run - and many of them (including the Zen) weigh basically the same as the Clip. If low-weight is your highest priority, consider a true one-man tent or a tarp.

Hey, that's my two cents...

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The Kelty Zen. This thing was like the Ritz after so many years in the Clip. SOOOOOO much roomier. Two people and gear can squeeze in, and it has a functional vestibule that will accomodate a pack or maybe even two. Very well made AND its cheaper than the Clip!

This is my single favorite piece of outdoor equipment. My clip flashlight must be more than 15 years old and it's still in great condition. This is the lightest/smallest true two-person double walled tent that I have seen. It is primarily for the weight savings that I use the tent. My wife and I sleep easily in the ten with or without our gear. I've cooked in the vestibule. The tent has kept us dry in turrential rains, held together in gale force winds on Long's Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, I've even pitched the tent on snow with no problems. Mine has the original fiberglass poles which are lighter than the aluminum ones that the new ones use. Despite a lot of use, I have had no problems with the poles or the shock cords. I still don't understand why they discontinuesd them.

Despite the limits that I've taken the tent to, it is clearly NOT intended to be a four-season shelter. When pitched on snow or rocky ground it would be nice to have a true free-standing design. This of course would add weight. In high winds it would be nice to have a single layer. This of course would take away from the tent's comfort on warm summer nights when I usually remove the fly. For cooking in the vestibule, it would be nice if the vestibule were a little higher off the ground. As it is, it is necessary to open the vestibule to prime the stove but once the stove is on, it's no problem.

All around, it's the most perfect tent on the market and I own two other tents.

Customer Service

Never had a problem with the tent so I never used customer service.

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Preying Mantis

Sierra Designs Superflash.

I've had this tent for over 6 years now - the original Cliplight - and have just bought a new one. Light weight, durable, compact, easy to set-up on all types of surfaces. I gave the old one to my brother and it is still in perfect condition. For one or two people who are close this is the best tent I've seen on the market for the moeny.

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I had a jacket of theirs which has a defective zipper. I sent it to SD and they replaced it promptly w/out question.

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I had a North Face 2 person tent, too expensive, quality was ok but I hat to pay for the name.

I love the clip flashlight. It has stood up to high winds, pouring rain and on one trip in March that kept me dry and warm in weather that turned fron rain to snow. I have owned tents made by Quest and Eureka, but they were clearly inferior to my Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight. I find it easy to set up and it is definitely weather proof.

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I actually have the 3-personm view of this and have had nothing but pleasure using it. Two people and gear is what I call it. The tent has been all around Northern, Eastern and Wester Europe, to Turkey and Morrocco, and is still more than ticking. The only thing keeping it from being a 4-season tent is the need to stake it out.

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Setup of the Clip Flashilight is a bit annoying because it's not freestanding. Trying to put 8 stakes in hard soil as a storm approaches can be a very frustrating experience.
Also, I'm 6'4'' and this tent is just not big enough for myself and another person.
As a super lightweight tent for solo travel, however, it's great.

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Walrus

I have the 3 person version of the Clip Flashlight. It has met or exceeded my expectations. I expected that it would be a bit tight for three people but three guys [5'9"-6'0"] of medium build had no problems sleeping in it. Plus, the setup was remarkably quick and simple. It took about two minutes to set it all up. Cleanup was just as quick. Most important, its durability or functionality wasn't compromised by its light weight. It held up well to a light drizzle, strong winds, etc. We never had any complaints or regrets. Plus, I bought the floor model at Campmor.