Mountain Hardwear: Sprite 1 Person Tent

4 Reviews

Our Price: $169.95

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Description

Mountain Hardwear: Sprite 1 Person Tent - Altrec.com Product Description:

Designed for the solo backpacker or cyclist, the Sprite packs small and doesnt weigh down a pack. Front vestibule shelters gear and the efficient floor plan allows enough room for one person and essentials. Lightweight Atlas 7001 poles stand strong in stormy weather. Guaranteed watertight construction. Superlight option: pitch with fly only plus and Pitch Light footprint to shave pounds. Footprint sold separately.

Tent Capacity: 1
Number of Doors: 1
Atlas 7001 pole system is strong, lightweight, durable, resistant to corrosion and dents, and easy to service by hand in the field
Pitch Light configuration allows user to set up a superlight shelter using only the tent fly, poles and footprint (sold separately)
Vestibule allows for a dry entry into tent
One mesh door with dual-slider zipper for easy entry and exit
Clear SVX window is UV-resistant, providing a view and extra light
Reflective starter point and guy-out loops for easy set-up at night
Gear can be stored in canopy storage pockets or optional rectangular gear loft (sold separetely)
Superlight 1/4" buckles and webbing reduce tent weight
Color coded pole loops for easy set up
Number of Vestibules: 1
Floor Area: 17.5sq ft / 1.6sq m
Vestibule Area: 5sq ft / 0.45sq m
Interior Height: 3.08in / 93.98cm
Body Fabric: 68D Polyester Ripstop DWR
Fly Fabric: 75D Polyester Taffeta 1500mm PU
Number of Poles: 2Number of Poles: 2
Minimum Weight: 2.8lb / 1.3kgMinimum Weight: 2.8lb / 1.3kg
Pitch Light Weight: 2.4lb / 1.08kg
Packed weight: 3.4lb / 1.5kg

Customer Reviews (4)

Mountain Hardwear: Sprite 1 Person Tent - 4 Reviews

Fred Fletcher - 2008-03-06
Great value for a solo tent Set up was a breeze. Tent is very stable and easy to adjust. The extra notch inside the tent is nice for basics needed during the night and the vestibule is a plus for a one-person tent and could hold an average week-end size pack. The tent narrows towards the foot area and is the size of typical mummy bag so sleeping pad should be narrow or tapered.

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Steve in Japan - 2009-08-18
Just right for intended use and great for the price! I bought the Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 to replace an aging dome tent I have been hauling around on bike trips and backpacking. I have used it on a three day cycling trip, one backpacking trip and several times just camping before hikes. I'm very happy with the 1.29kg weight and comfort. I wish it was a little higher, but especially when backpacking, I'll gladly sacrifice a bit of headroom for less weight. I have learned to get dressed horizontally, as my head comes pretty close to the peak when I sit up straight (I am 178cm tall). Thanks to the vestibule and wing of interior space, the tent isn't at all claustrophobic. That extra space also leaves me plenty of room for my 70L backpack, my day bag, boots and other items. I do recommend a footprint, as the vestibule is otherwise open to the ground. The floor of the tent hasn't seeped moisture through from wet ground, but a footprint will insure that it stays waterproof. Mesh through most of the tent prevents condensation. I haven't noticed any condensation at all so far, partially due to pegging the fly out as far as it will go. I haven't been out in the pouring rain yet, but the few light sprinkles posed no problem, and the fly dried quickly once it cleared up. The vestibule is nice for storage, but opening the door all the way uncovers it, so it's only sheltered when the door is closed. I can open, sit inside, close, then take off my boots for sheltered entry. I don't think it will be feasible to do much cooking there on rainy days, although with stored gear at the foot of the tent and the door mostly closed, there might be enough room for some cramped food prep. But hey, I bought this tent so that I didn't have to feel like I was carrying everything but the kitchen sink!

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Rob Vallance - 2009-04-30
Good tent at a great price A fine little tent that weighs almost nothing! The tent is easy to set up, easy to pack up, and stores in a small bag. If it would have been a free standing tent I would have given it 5/5 stars.

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