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Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent
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Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent

Item # 779434

$220.00

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When you and your 2 buddies venture out with the Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 tent you might just think you've forgotten your tent, it's so light.

  • Lightpath is also tough when it comes to standing up during serious backcountry weather; you'll be comfortable waiting out the storms in this commodious abode
  • Nonfreestanding design is quick and easy to setup with clips, clip loops and reflective starter points, even in the dark or bad weather—or both!
  • Features a large door and mesh canopy walls for views and excellent ventilation during warm nights
  • Tall vestibule with 2 separate entrances into tent stores your gear and protects the entry in heavy weather; features a clear, non-yellowing SVX window
  • Dry-entry vestibule design prevents water from dripping inside tent when vestibule is open, improving livability
  • Atlas 7001 poles are anodized for corrosion- and dent-resistance and come with patented Delrin shock tips, so they're completely field serviceable by hand
  • Opposing double-slider door zippers make variable venting easy
  • For extra stability each guyout point clips to the frame on the interior side of the rainfly via welded attachment points
  • All guyout points are reflective for easy identification and canopy pockets keep tent organized; optional gear loft sold separately
  • Superlight buckles and webbing save weight
  • Mountain Hardwear Watertight Construction: Thoughtful design, taping and welding technology combine to make this tent watertight off the shelf. No seam sealing is required
  • Comes with stuff sacks, stakes and guyline/tighteners
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Item 779434

Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3
Design typeNon-freestanding tent
Sleeping capacity3
Fast pack weight3 lbs. 15 oz.
Average minimum weight5 lbs. 5 oz.
Average packaged weight5 lbs. 8 oz.
Average weight - metric2.5 kilograms
Floor dimensions90 x 71 inches
Floor dimensions - metric228 x 180 centimeters
Floor area44 square feet
Vestibule area15 square feet
Peak height49 inches
Peak height - metric124 centimeters
Doors1
Canopy fabricRipstop polyester/nylon mesh
Floor fabricCoated nylon taffeta
Rainfly fabricCoated polyester taffeta
Number of poles2
Pole materialAluminum Atlas 7001
Pole diameter8.9 millimeters
Packed size6 x 23 inches

Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent
 
4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (4)
    • Car camping (4)
    • Hiking (4)
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    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Mar

    16

    2009

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    great tent for 2 people + dog + gear

    By brandorambo

    from somewhere in the sierras

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent:

      yet to try it in the snow, but im sure with some snowstakes itll be fine. used it probably 6 times by now, no problems. sets up in less than ten mins, vestibule is great for boots and whining girlfriends :)

      • Gift:
      • No
      • 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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      Apr

      3

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      THIS TENT ROX

      By me the hiker

      from idaho

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking
        • Snow

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent:

        ive had this tent for 5 month and im still amazed at the quality. it is light enough to take camping when you and your girlfrend split the tent up extremely water prof i have the old verson of this tent (the blue one)its just a color change though(i dont like the new color)the specs havent changed, i would recomend the ground cloth and the brunton (not to be confused with burton)polaris lantern (also available through rei) i would also purchase a fiew more stakes if this tent is to be used in windy conditions.

        bottom line,? this tent rocks :-)

        -James kent

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        28

        2009

         
        4.0

        Great Tent But....

        By hikes with dogs

        from NC

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Too Cramped

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent:

        I bought this tent last year. I took it on one 3 day trip. My girlfriend, myself and 2 dogs (one on her own area, one on my feet) plus gear(stacked) all fit in the tent just fine.
        I have two complaints:
        Because of its shape we had to set up with our heads at door which made getting the dogs in and out without creating a lot of filth on my pillow area impossible. Also because of the lack of headroom throughout you can only sit up at the very front of the tent. This felt a little too confining for my taste while we were waiting out the rain.

        More good stuff about the tent:
        Even though it's not freestanding it set up very quickly. Took about 5 minutes. Held up to fairly heavy rain with no leaks. The vestibule is roomy enough. There's a great amount of floor space (the best floorspace, weight and price ratio)! Even on a dewy mountain morning there was no condensation. There's some nice little storage pockets. The door is reaaally wide so its easy to get in and out of.
        Overall this a great tent, its just not for me. I returned it, tried out a few more tents and bought the Big Agnes Seedhouse 3 which I love (I prefer the modified dome shape).

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        1

        2009

         
        5.0

        Lightpath 3

        By Techvision32

        from High up Washington State

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Hiking
          • Mountaineering

          Comments about Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3 Tent:

          I have used this tent Car camping, 2 day trips up to 2 week long trips weather out of a car or mountain hiking. It is very light for the space you get from it. Does great in all weather conditions with the right stakes. Great comfort for 2 people and a dog.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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