The Clip Flashlight CD is one of the lightest, simplest tents available. It pops onto bike racks, kayaks and crowded backpacks with ease and is quick to pitch, with only two lightweight aluminum poles. The 360-degrees of mesh creates great ventilation, and a front vestibule protects your gear from the rain.
- Cam-Loc(TM) system and DAC Featherlite(R) poles combine to provide an extra boost of strength and rigidity
- Two-pole design ensures swift setup and allows ventilation between breathable tent body and waterproof rainfly
- Full-coverage rainfly has integral vestibule to provide gear storage out of the rain
- Mesh panels along the full length of the tent and at the door and rear window provide extra ventilation
Optic white tent canopy allows increased light transmission for a brighter living space - Sewn-in floor stays taut to provide maximum usable space; heavy-duty polyurethane coating and factory-taped main floor seam keep out water
- Reflective guyout loops allow night visibility; reflective, noiseless zipper pulls are easy to see and eliminate that annoying jingle when it's windy
- Non-wicking stake loops and fly attachments keep tent drier
- Pockets on interior are waterproof towards the outside of the sidewall with mesh inside; your stuff stays dry and visible
Similar Products: Marmot AT, MH Approach, MH Thru-Hiker, TNF Talus
John - Apr 30, 2002 7:54 pm - Voted 5/5
Untitled Review- Lightweight: Who wants anything 5 lbs or more for fair weather?
- Small packed size: Fits easily into a 3000 cubic inch pack. No need for larger expedition backpacks on fair weather trips.
- Two-person size: A bit tight for 2 people but for 1 person, it's awesome. Compares favorably with the many 1 person tents available as it is lightweight and offers much more floor space and headspace than many 1 person tents such as the Kelty Dart.
- Easy to setup: It is extremely easy to setup with just two poles and a clip system.
- Good ventilation: The double wall design has mesh along the inner wall for good breathability. The Marmot AT tent is a 3 season, 2-pole, single wall design.
- Inexpensive: This is relatively inexpensive compared to larger competitors, but especially so if you compare it to newer Mountain Hardware tents such as the MH Thru-Hiker ($290) or MH Approach ($315). This is also less expensive than some 1 person tents!
Caveats- Not self-standing: Because it is a 2-pole tent, it is not self-standing and will have to be properly staked out. I have not found this to be a problem, though it does make it harder to clean as you can't simply lift it up and shake out everything still inside ;-)
Overall conclusion: This is an excellent tent that is relatively inexpensive, light, spacious, and has a design that has withstood the test of time. I would still get this over the newer competitors by MH and Marmot, but now more often than not, I find myself choosing to sleep under the stars with just my sleeping bag on a pad and nylon sheet. Note: My tent is slightly older (though still a 'CD') and came with Easton 7075-T9 aluminum poles.