I purchased this tent a few years ago after research with an eye towards lightweight one-person shelters. I must say that for all the hooplah surrounding the Clip Flashilight, I was not overly impressed with it. The materials and workmanship are first-class mind you. However, I found the footprint to be a real pain to attach, and consequently leave it at home. I also found the fly to sag at multiple points requiring constant attention to keep it off the tent canopy. Needless to say, this proves a constant source of condensation, with the biggest problem being at the foot of the tent. It's a very small but well-vented tent (especially later version with even more mesh) comfortable for one. It's one of the lightest hoop tents available and has quite a following. If you are a minimalist concerned with every ounce, you'll find this tent very appealing. If however your like me and getting a little older and looking more towards comfort instead of ounces saved, I think a larger, free-standing tent with increased headroom (Marmot Nutshell/Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 2/Dana Design Arja/Sierra Designs Orion) will strike an acceptable compromise, even for solo backpackers.

I have owned this tent for 15 years. It is very durable and very high quality. I have been stuck in a week long downpour with this tent and never got wet. It is great for one person, but a bit too small for two.

I've had this tent about 1.5 yrs and have no real complaints. Stands up to wind and rain extremely well. We were in a storm that knocked a nearby tree over while the tent stood its ground just fine. It is one of the lightest and smallest tents i've seen. Which of course can make it a bit cramped when you are trying to keep everything out of the rain. The rainfly is small and isn't good for much aside from keeping shoes dry. I've used it mostly in rather cold weather, but had one experience in Utah over the summer which could have been better. It didn't breathe all that well in the heat. Overal a great tent for backpacking. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who would consider themselves big if they want to fit two people in it though.

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I've had this tent for a few years. It's definitely waterproof and wind resistant - it kept me dry in Alaska with wind and rain almost every night - and I've used it for winter camping in sheltered areas (the mesh vents would let in blowing snow in exposed areas.) It's a very light tent, it packs up small, and it can be set up easily. It was a bit expensive - its a small tent and the design is not exceptional (it's simple) but it's durable and I have had no problems with it. It's a great size for me and my pack; a good buy for a one-man or a lightweight two-person (not two-man...) tent.

I have owned and used this tent for several years, finding it durable and very wind resistant. Of course setup is a snap (clip). Its greatest failing is its nonfreestanding style. It can be overcome (even in snow) but it is a hassel. I would not purchase another tent that did not have a similar quick attachment style, but it would also be free-standing!

I have the older and 4 season model. It comes with 3 poles instead of two. Also, the fly is yellow and blue. I had this tent for 4 years and it has been on almost every trip until my friend bought TNF's Mountain Tent. In all respect, the Sierra's tent that I own is wonderful. I never had any problem with it (albeit I have never been caught in a rainstorm in it). However, I'm sure the tent would survive since it pitches up quite tight (it does have three poles, where the there is a third one slightly smaller then the front one that crosses the middle of the tent in a similar fashion to the other two). My only concern, though it probably has since been resolved with the newer versions, is that the fly is not Seam Taped. I could always just seam seal it myself. Overall, it was a bargin when I bought it as it was the better model then the current 3 1/2 season ones. I don't think they make this model anymore, but if you can find one, it is a great 1 or 2 person tent for more extreme weather, but not at a hefty price or added weight.

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I've had my clip flashlight since '88 when I got it at the SD outlet. It's great for one person and works for 2, but I'm not big (5'6). The light weight is awesome and I've never had a problem with rain. It would be nice if the vestibule was larger, but it's not like I'm going to put my pack under it; it's fine for boots. I only use it for myself now that I bought a Meteor Light CD.

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Likes - Small & Very light, Easy to set up, pretty storm-worthy, inexpensive Dislikes - Sags when wet, a bit small for 2 people (one of the best/lightest for solo journeys, though), a bit short (I'm 6' 5"")

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If you're not over 6'3"", this is a good, solid tent for solo trips or for a couple smaller people.

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Yeah yeah yeah, it's light. For one person and the possibility of rain, it's great. For two people, try getting changed in the thing. Stick a dog in the shallow end -- oi veh! Play cards and rub your head against the tent wall...Okay, I have a bad attitude. I think SD makes great tents for the price and my clip has never failed me through rain, snow, or otherwise, but I am not hiking the AT and cutting my toothbrush and shaving my arm hair to save a little weight. If I weren't so cheap I'd go out and get a larger two-person right now.

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A classic design that has gotten better with age (it''s been around something like 15 years now). It IS small, but my wife and I fit okay. For those who want a light shelter with similar design but more room, try out the 3-person Clip Flashlight. (Also note that, for weight savings, you can sometimes just take the footprint, fly and poles and pitch a nice tarp-tent.) I''ve had some condensation, but about average for this type tent. All in all, the one to beat if you''re taking a tent. (I often prefer to take an Integral Designs Sil Tarp, which weighs 2+ pounds less, but that''s a story for another day.)

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