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Sierra Designs

Sierra Designs

Peruse the latest "gear guide" editions of Outside and Backpacker magazines, and Sierra Designs’ awards quickly stack up. That’s because Sierra Designs tents, sleeping bags and apparel have the strength and smarts that beat the odds of Mother Nature while surpassing expectations of outdoor enthusiasts. Sierra Designs tents are the strongest, fastest and lightest with innovative patents like Jake’s Corner™ to increase tent strength up to 40% and their SuperSeal™ floor for waterproofness and a tighter pitch. The award- winning Reverse Combi technology - said to revolutionize the future design of tents - features variable pole diameters for steeper walls and 50% more space. With the same vigor, Sierra Designs sleeping bags (over sixty styles including Flex bags for side and stomach sleepers) are baffled using the highest quality down and synthetic insulation, so as not to sacrifice critical weight. DriZone™ waterproof breathable exteriors keep moisture out with superior ventilation. Sierra Designs apparel also goes to extremes with performance fit and activity-specific features to keep you warm, dry and comfortable with superior breathability and quick-drying fabrics for every season and every situation. With Sierra Designs, your options are endless and your gear is limitless.

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Sierra Designs Gamma Tent
 
Happy camper
By Sierra Club Service Volunteer from Chicago, IL on 10/01/2008
Pros:
Easy to assemble, Good Value, Roomy for two with bags
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
The tent had its maiden voyage to Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of California. It was easy to set up and roomy for two. I was very pleased with it, and I have great expectations for more adventures with it.
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Sierra Designs Tengu Tent
 
Great except the footprint
By Glo from Anchorage, AK on 09/30/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy To Set Up, Fly Works Well
Cons:
Footprint attachment
Best Uses:
Biking
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I have only used this product once but it performed well. I have yet to test it in serious rain though. I bought the footprint for this also but it won't stay on the ends of the tent poles. The pole tips are not long enough for the rain fly, tent body and foot print grommets to fit and stay on. I consider this to be a serious design flaw.
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Sierra Designs Thunder Rain Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)
 
Over-Priced
By GCat from CT. on 09/26/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
Chest Size:
Feels too small
Fit:
Feels too small
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I was a bit disappointed when this item arrived. I felt the quality could have been better for the [$]. It's basically a very lightweight wind breaker that's waterproof. Don't expect it to keep you warm, just dry. Quite honestly, I could have bought a jacket of this quality for half the price [...]
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Sierra Designs Alpha Convertible Tent
 
Great tent, even better price!
By Ang&DaveVerified Reviewer from St Louis, MO on 09/21/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy To Set Up, Fly Works Well, Sturdy, Waterproof
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Mountaineering
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
This is a great tent! Only downside being that it is a bit on the heavier side, but considering it is a convertible 4 season, and with the price, you really can't beat it. We used this tent while backpacking in the Rocky Mtns, we encountered a couple of days of good weather, and then some high winds, rain, sleet, and snow. It withstood it all without any problems, and no leaks! We are very happy with our purchse.
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Sierra Designs Gamma Tent
 
Pretty nice tent
By CarloVerified Reviewer from Independence, OR on 09/18/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy To Set Up, Sturdy
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
This tent is replacing a similar design from about 20 years ago. All in all, a pretty good tent. I has too much mesh screening to retain much heat-good for warm nights, a bummer in cold weather. I did manage to secure the fly down to the tent to help with this, but then condensation becomes an issue. So I'd say it's a warmer weather tent. Definitely not for winter. The fly is a bit baffling, but color coding an attachment point helps. It's a quick set up and take down, but doing the fly alone would be time consuming. Also, as someone mentioned, buy some serious tent stakes before you use it. The "complimentary" stakes included are a joke. It's spacious for one person, cozy for two, can't imagine getting three people in it at once. My biggest disappointment in shopping for a new tent is that they all seem to be made in China. Forget finding one made in US.
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Sierra Designs Thunder Rain Pants (For Women)
 
Great rain protection
By World TravelerVerified Reviewer from New York, NY on 09/18/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Hiking, Walking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Inseam:
Feels true to length
Waist:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I bought these pants to take on a late season Alaska cruise. It rained over half the trip and the temps were in the low 50's. Worn over my jeans or hiking pants, they kept me dry. Cons are the waistband is only slightly adjustable, so can be difficult to pull on over layers of clothes. Also I am 5'8" and while not too short, these pants do creep up above my ankles/tops of hiking boots.
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Sierra Designs Hurricane Parka - Waterproof (For Women)
 
Waterproof Rain Parka
By GJVerified Reviewer from Corvallis, OR on 09/16/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Tropical downpours
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
One drawback is the inside pockets on each side have a hole in the corner for some unknown reason and I almost lost a cell phone through it. Be warned!
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Sierra Designs Cyclone Rain Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)
 
lightweight waterproof
By mountain hikerVerified Reviewer from CA CO OR on 09/16/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Fit:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
worked well in moderate rain, is lightweight and packable in its own pocket for backpacking or hiking
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Sierra Designs 45°F Shavano Sleeping Bag - Down
 
Lots of features, ample space--too much?
By Hiker chickVerified Reviewer from Cambridge, MA on 09/13/2008
Pros:
Great Zipper System, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I bought this bag looking for a light summer bag I could easily carry for a low weight overnight. This one was both more and less than I bargained for. I thought it had a hood, like the right-zip version. No, there's no hood (though this cuts several oz of weight). I also can't find info anywhere whether the L and R versions would zip together if we'd bought both. I am a small woman, and this bag was AMPLE for me, pretty ample even for my 5'-10" BF (although he'd be sleeping with his head above top, and it'd be a cave for me). It is lightweight, and the full length zip and foot room are pure basecamp luxury. However, the stuffed size is 6" longer (1/3!) than the Golite daze, which is the one I'm settling on. Regrettably, small stuff size trumps the Shavano's equally light weight with more features and larger stuff size. Also the Daze offered a short model, and I truly need that in a unisex bag.
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Sierra Designs Comet Tent  3-Person, 3-Season
 
Best Canoe Tripping Tent
By Allan the Expedition CanoeistVerified Reviewer from Canada on 09/12/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy To Set Up, Fly Works Well, Lightweight, Sturdy, Waterproof
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Double door is wonderful. Tent is very sturdy even in Arctic winds. Stays dry in howling storms if you batten down the hatches. I own three of these tents.
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