Exped Sirius Extreme Tent

TinaLouise - 2008-12-26

Exped Sirius 2 Extreme Tent
Don't know how I managed to get the Sirius 2 Extreme but that's what was sent to me. It's different from the regular Sirius by being a little smaller BUT it's got these really nifty poles in the foot section that are permanently attached. They prop up the inside foot area giving you a lot more useable room there. Altrec offered to take back this tent due to it not being what I ordered but I've decided to keep it. It's also lighter in weight than the Sirius Extreme, which is just another plus for me. As far as I can tell, it's got all the other great features of the Sirius Extreme. Each time I set it up, I get better and the tent looks better each time. Inside it stays warm and dry even though it rains here the temperature can drop to 28 degrees. Next morning had to pick large pieces of ice off the outside. That was my first time setting it up and I didn't have it quite right but still no leaks inside. Also there's a lot of room in the vestible. I'm small enough to sit inside it and remove my boots before going inside the main tent. I've never been able to do that with a tent that's light enough to backpack.

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William Widner - 2006-08-11

Solid and compact...
I'm planning a trip that will include cold, wet weather, and I'm counting of this tent to keep me warm and dry. Functional and esthetically pleasing..that's what I like, and I also like quality that will last. I'm sure I've made a great choice.

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Anonymous - 2006-07-23

best tent out of hundreds
i recently attended the grassroots festival in trumansburg, ny. I know this may not be the harshest of climates but we had rain for four days straight. walking up in the morning completely dry was very comforting. there was a flood warning in the area and every tent around us was completely soaked and full of water. we slept 4 in this tent and it was fine. this is easily the best piece of outdoor equiptment i have ever owned.

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TinaLouise - 2008-12-26

Exped Sirius 2 Extreme Tent
Don't know how I managed to get the Sirius 2 Extreme but that's what was sent to me. It's different from the regular Sirius by being a little smaller BUT it's got these really nifty poles in the foot section that are permanently attached. They prop up the inside foot area giving you a lot more useable room there. Altrec offered to take back this tent due to it not being what I ordered but I've decided to keep it. It's also lighter in weight than the Sirius Extreme, which is just another plus for me. As far as I can tell, it's got all the other great features of the Sirius Extreme. Each time I set it up, I get better and the tent looks better each time. Inside it stays warm and dry even though it rains here the temperature can drop to 28 degrees. Next morning had to pick large pieces of ice off the outside. That was my first time setting it up and I didn't have it quite right but still no leaks inside. Also there's a lot of room in the vestible. I'm small enough to sit inside it and remove my boots before going inside the main tent. I've never been able to do that with a tent that's light enough to backpack.

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William Widner - 2006-08-11

Solid and compact...
I'm planning a trip that will include cold, wet weather, and I'm counting of this tent to keep me warm and dry. Functional and esthetically pleasing..that's what I like, and I also like quality that will last. I'm sure I've made a great choice.

Is this Handy? - Yes - No

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Anonymous - 2006-07-23

best tent out of hundreds
i recently attended the grassroots festival in trumansburg, ny. I know this may not be the harshest of climates but we had rain for four days straight. walking up in the morning completely dry was very comforting. there was a flood warning in the area and every tent around us was completely soaked and full of water. we slept 4 in this tent and it was fine. this is easily the best piece of outdoor equiptment i have ever owned.

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Droffen - 2005-07-11

Swiss Made
Very light & comfortable. Easy to set up. Good quality for a very reasonable price

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Craig Koebelin - 2005-02-26

My second home
The weight is so light I use it as my one-man tent. This is the finest tent I ever slept in.

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Benoit - 2005-01-02

A light, sturdy 4 season tent
Simply the best tunnel tent you will ever find on the market, period!

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Benoit - 2005-01-02

A light, sturdy 4 season tent
Simply the best tunnel tent you will ever find on the market, period!

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Nick Gerber - 2004-12-29

Best do it all tent
I have used this tent year round and have found it to be the best do it all tent . It easly withstood wind rain and snow on Pikes Peak. This tent is a breeze to set up as well only taking 1 minute after practise. The none freestanding design is a little differnt but you get used to it.

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Nick Gerber - 2004-12-29

Best do it all tent
I have used this tent year round and have found it to be the best do it all tent . It easly withstood wind rain and snow on Pikes Peak. This tent is a breeze to set up as well only taking 1 minute after practise. The none freestanding design is a little differnt but you get used to it.

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David V - 2004-01-19

Very strong and light!
This tent is very strong and light. details are thought through... the door has built in mesh. the guy lines have their own self tie-back connection so no knots are needed. I have already used this tent on multiday winter trips in the sierras above 10k ft with winds and 10 degree temps, and it was totally quiet and warm. i also used it in the cool deserts of california, and it has great ventilation (top vent and mesh door)... very impressed with expeds design... roomy for 2 people, but can still hold 3 without trouble. the outer fly is kept connected to the inner shell and makes for really fast setup and break down. (the 2 can be detached from each other if desired.) i had to get used to the non-freestanding 2 pole design but after a few setups, is went fast. when staked, the tent is totally stable and tight. at just under 6 pounds without the supply/stuff bags, this tent is worth taking on multiday trips/expeditions... i would buy it again!...

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David V - 2004-01-19

Very strong and light!
This tent is very strong and light. details are thought through... the door has built in mesh. the guy lines have their own self tie-back connection so no knots are needed. I have already used this tent on multiday winter trips in the sierras above 10k ft with winds and 10 degree temps, and it was totally quiet and warm. i also used it in the cool deserts of california, and it has great ventilation (top vent and mesh door)... very impressed with expeds design... roomy for 2 people, but can still hold 3 without trouble. the outer fly is kept connected to the inner shell and makes for really fast setup and break down. (the 2 can be detached from each other if desired.) i had to get used to the non-freestanding 2 pole design but after a few setups, is went fast. when staked, the tent is totally stable and tight. at just under 6 pounds without the supply/stuff bags, this tent is worth taking on multiday trips/expeditions... i would buy it again!...

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Anonymous - 2005-01-28

Looks Promising
Recently bought. This being my first mountaineering tent it took a bit of time to figure how to set up. Luckily, somebody posted photos of an erect tent on web. Given istructions are very laconic. But tent itself seems excellent, and once you realize how to set it up it's not hard. Eager to put it to first test!

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Anonymous - 2005-01-28

Looks Promising
Recently bought. This being my first mountaineering tent it took a bit of time to figure how to set up. Luckily, somebody posted photos of an erect tent on web. Given istructions are very laconic. But tent itself seems excellent, and once you realize how to set it up it's not hard. Eager to put it to first test!

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