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Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent
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Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent

Item # 779217

$349.00

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An REI exclusive for 2009, the ultra lightweight Vapor Light 2 XL is made especially for tall people! It also pushes weight savings to the limit, tipping the scale at just under 4 lbs. for 2.

  • An ultralight D-shaped door and 1 vestibule at the end allows 2 campers easy access and storage without crawling over each other
  • Light yet strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles are lightweight and use an anodization process that is gentler on the environment than conventional methods
  • Spider Hub™ technology keeps all poles locked in place so there is no guessing during tent setup—it couldn't be easier!
  • Front poleset includes 2 small whisker poles that pull the top sides of the tent out for more spaciousness; they connect to the tent via sleek Ball Cap™ assemblies
  • Ultralight Clips™ and color-coded main door/fly keep setup simple and quick
  • Jakes Feet™ at tent corners allow easy attachement of poles, fly and footprint and offer a secure, worry-free hold; a simple twist is all it takes to release the poles
  • SuperSeal Floor™ combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised PVC-free side seams are taped for complete waterproofness
  • Includes stuff sacks, stakes and guyline
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Item 779217

Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3
Design typeFree-standing tent
Sleeping capacity2
Fly / footprint pitch weightNot applicable
Average minimum weight3 lbs. 10 oz.
Average packaged weight4 lbs. 3 oz.
Average weight - metric1.89 kilograms
Floor dimensions93 x 52 inches
Floor dimensions - metric126 x 132 x 107
Floor area30.5 square feet
Vestibule area8 square feet
Peak height38 inches
Peak height - metric97 centimeters
Doors1
Canopy fabricRipstop nylon/no-see-um mesh
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Rainfly fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Number of poles2 hubbed polesets
Pole materialAluminum
Pole diameter8.5 millimeters
Packed size5 x 19 inches

Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent Customer Reviews

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Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent
 
4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Fly works well (4)
  • Sturdy (4)
  • Waterproof (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (3)

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    Feb

    24

    2009

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Hits the sweet spot

    By jc619

    from San Diego CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Lightweight
    • Long
    • Sturdy
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent:

      I have been looking for a tent that is light weight, and that I could trust in harsh winds. I sleep with a long pad, and bag set up, that doesn't seem to fit most tents. I saw the vapor light 2 when it came out, and thought that if it was longer it would be the perfect tent . Then I saw it; REI had their own XL version. First trip out was 3 days of constant rain and I was dry and comfortable every evening. This tent is perfect for me, and my dog, with pack and gear stored inside, however, it may be cramped at the feet for the 2 sleepers it was designed for.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      9

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      XL is Just Right

      By Roger Keith Barrett

      from Fayetteville, AR

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Stuff Sack it too big

      Best Uses

      • Adventure motorcycling
      • Backpacking

      Comments about Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent:

      I'm not a big guy at 5'9", but I went with the XL over the standard and I am glad I did. It's just wide enough for two regular sleeping pads and the extra length is worth the small extra weight. The tent is high quality and sets up easily despite the poor instructions. The stuff sack is over sized which makes it easy to pack, but I wish it was smaller. The vestibule is large enough for a coupe of pairs of muddy boots and little more. That's all you need. Overall this tent rocks. If you are looking for a great new light weight shelter that is well constructed, roomy and durable pony up the dough and spend the extra $20 on the XL. Thanks REI for offering the XL.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      5

      2009

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Initial Thoughts

      By Konrad

      from Boston, MA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent:

          This is just a quick initial write up as I only picked up the tent yesterday. Therefore, I haven't tried the tent outside, or in any conditions for a thorough and in depth review.
          Setup is very easy on this tent. A quick glance at the instruction manual lead to the tent and fly set up in my living room in about 4 mins (which includes the time spent reading the manual)
          Things I've noted:
          Spider-hub makes pole setup very easy. Tent clips onto poles for quick setup, therefore no weaving of poles though sleeves etc
          The DAC's Jake's feet is a PRO and CON on this tent. First, the jakes feet is a plastic tab on each corner of the tent, with dedicated slots for sticking in either tent pole (ball and socket design) or clipping in the rainfly or clipping in the footprint. Therefore 3 specific slots on each jakes foot tab, that specifically accommodate for 3 different parts of your tent...this is a very organized way to setup a tent. The CON to this design is that it doesn't allow for setup with just the rainfly and foot print for your fast packing ultra lite trips. This is because the rainfly and footprint need their dedicated slots on the jakes foot, which is attached to the tent body itself. Therefore, no tent body=no jakes foot to clip the rainfly or footprint too.
          On another note, the rain fly has an adjustable ladderlock for each of its 4 corner straps. So this makes centering the rainfly way easy, either before or after clipping it into the jakes foot.
          Hopefully, i'll have a chance to test this tent out and give more details.

          (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          28

          2009

           
          4.0

          roomy and light weight

          By philbob

          from Boulder Colorado

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Fly Works Well
          • Lightweight
          • Sturdy
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent:

            Great tent! Used it backpacking with my son on the Colorado Trail. We camped at 10,800. It was a cold night so there was a little condensation, but not big deal. The tent is a great size for two (my son is 6'1") and comfortable. It is very easy to set up and rock solid!
            We love it.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Aug

            24

            2009

             
            4.0

            great ultralight tent

            By philbob

            from Boulder Colorado

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Set Up
            • Fly Works Well
            • Lightweight
            • Sturdy
            • Waterproof

            Cons

            • Collects Condensation

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Beach
            • Hiking

            Comments about Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent:

            Very nice tent. The long length makes it very comfortable for 2 6'+ adults. Very easy to set up. The tent is all mesh so in the cold weather (camping at 10,800 in Colorado) there was a bit of condensation on the fly...but all in all a great tent for any backpacking trip

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Near Kokomo Pass at 10,800 on Colorado Trail

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