Mountain Hardwear: Light Wedge 3 Tent

7 Reviews

Our Price: $239.95

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Description

Mountain Hardwear: Light Wedge 3 Tent - Altrec.com Product Description:

Redesigned with Atlas Scandium SL poles, the Light Wedge 3 offers over 44 square feet of living area for three adults--and that doesn't include the vestibule space for packs and other gear. Mountain Hardwear recently revised this backpacking tent, reinforcing the pole design with Atlas Scandium SL, a hard alloy built to withstand over 109,000-psi of intense pressure. This enhanced strength allows for thinner pole walls that reduce weight without compromising structural integrity. The Light Wedge 3 has a full-size mesh, D-shaped door and two top vents plus a rear window for 4x4 venting on muggy summer nights. The outer fly has a non-yellowing window made from UV-resistant and tear proof UVX film, a proprietary clear material that's been tested at 27,000 feet and resists clouding like PVC or plastic film. It even stays flexible all the way down to -66 F, not that we're saying that you should use this durable, three-season tent in those frozen conditions. The durable brow pole over the vestibule adds strength while increasing headroom above the single D-shaped door. Large pockets along the walls and suspended webbing loops help keep your gear in order.

Canopy: All Mountain 70-denier nylon ripstop with mildew and UV inhibitors
Fly: All Mountain 75-denier polyester taffeta with a two-layer 1500 mm. waterproof polyurethane coating
Floor: Rugged All Mountain 70-denier nylon taffeta with a 3000 mm. waterproof polyurethane coating
Great for mountaineering and excellent for three-season climbing, backpacking, paddling and camping
Accommodates three adults
Four mesh windows for views and cross venting
Factory taped floor seam (not on Light Wedge 2)
New for 2005 Two new 8.91mm. dia. Atlas 7001 aluminum poles and a 8.91 mm. dia. brow pole
Tension shelf
Interior height: 47 in. (119 cm.)
Dimensions: 75 in. x 94 in (190 cm. x 240 cm.)
Vestibule area: 11.5 sq. ft. (1.07 sq. m.)
Floor area: 44 sq. ft. (4.09 sq. m.)
Stuff sack dimensions: 7 in. x 19 in. (19 cm. x 48 cm.)
Minimum weight: 6 lb. 6 oz. (2.95 kg.)

Seattle Area Customers: This item is AVAILABLE ONLINE (may or may not be available in the Sturtevant's Bellevue/Puyallup stores).

Customer Reviews (7)

Mountain Hardwear: Light Wedge 3 Tent - 7 Reviews

2004-08-31
I can't say enough good things.... I have owned my tent for two years now and have yet to find something I don't like. This tent does it all at an affordable price. What I like most is the fact that this tent will keep you dry if cared for properly. I endured 3 days of steady rainfall and did not experience a leak. I would recommend puchaasing the optional footprint to aid in weather resistance and to prolong the life of the tent floor. The footprint also gives you other setup options in warmer weather where bugs will not be an issue. The tent is light wait and simple to set up. I would like to see zip in panels to cover up the ample screens that cover this tent. Although this would add to the weight and cost, I beleive it would make it an even more versitile tent.

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Jan Liverance - 2004-12-26
Best tent ever purchased Not only is this tent easy to pitch in semi-darkness, we really like the positioning of the screen windows, which allow for great nightime star-gazing. Very roomy and comfortable for two people -- no elbow jabs or knee knocks in the middle of the night, and room to spare for miscellaneous gear and clothing. Rain fly is bulletproof too; the first night we used this tent, we were caught in a deluge. Finally, the color of the tent is nice and neutral - a good frame for the view outside. Very glad we purchased the footprint for this -- highly recommend!

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Lisa Braidech - 2003-07-15
Easy set-up; great durability This is the easiest tent I've ever had to set up. Just two tent poles and that's it! We used the rain fly on the first night we ever used the tent and we were warm and dry inside. Here's a tip - tie the zip chords to the rain fly before you head out to the campsite. You wouldn't want to be caught in the rain and have to fuss with those. Also, the screen on the door allows for great visibility, but don't let your 8-month old labrador see you inside the tent, while she's outside. Those paws wreak havoc on the mesh window! Enjoy!

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