- Only 2 lbs 11 oz!
- Free Standing
- Breathable Epic Canopy
- Quick to Setup
- Backpacker Magazine Editors Choice
Backpacker Magazine, April '04 issue says "In conditions ranging from Utah snowstorms to drizzling Oregon rain, it proved weatherproof and well ventilated...Welcome to a brave new world of bomber shelters at tarplike weights."
The Firstlight is Black Diamond's premier superlight shelter. It is a lighter, more breathable version of the famed Bibler I-Tent. Built for the minimalist the Firstlight features a breathable Epic fabric canopy and a SilNylon floor.
Did we mention that it only weighs a scant 2 pounds 11 ounces? Pack size is only 6 inches by 11 inches. The tent body and poles come in two separate stuff bags so the tent weight can easily be split between two people.
The free standing design makes setup fast and easy. Two DAC featherweight poles set from the inside of the tent so you can get out of the weather even quicker.
The Firstlight is equally at home on hot desert or cool alpine trips. An innovative door design peels open to the floor, allowing easy access. Door netting and a small back window provide cross-ventilation.
Specifications:
Capacity: 2 person
Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
Area: 27.3 sq. ft.
Dimension: 82 x 48 x 42 in.
Poles: 2
Doors: 1
Canopy: Epic
Floor: SilNylon
*EPIC by Nextec fabrics are highly water resistant. This means they resist penetration by water under all but the most extreme conditions.
EPIC Fabric by Nextec: EPIC by Nextec® is constructed by silicon-encapsulating individual fibers, making it breathable and extremely lightweight. EPIC offers better protection than DWR-treated fabrics that wash out over time and is more breathable than PU coatings or PTFE laminates including Gore-Tex, Conduit SL and Pertex®. EPIC is excellent for use in tents when heavy condensation is an issue and during rain and snow showers.
SilNylon Fabric: SilNylon is a silicone-coated ripstop nylon that is twice as strong as high quality polyurethane-coated ripstop nylon. At two-thirds the weight of PU-coated ripstop, SilNylon offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio. SilNylon is waterproof, resilient in its durability and is very resistant to degradation over time.
DAC Poles: DAC Featherlite tent poles work to inherently improve a tent’s strength-to-weight ratio while providing the least chance of breakage because there are no glued inserts. Their sleeved and structurally sound connecting pole sections eliminate their weakest link, glued pole inserts, reducing weight by 15 % over other commonly-used aluminum poles.
Perfectly suited for those looking for an ultra lightweight and packable tent.
