Backcountry Edge

Individual Customer Reviews:

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• . – Battle Creek MI
  5/7/2013

  Likes: Fantastic design. Although this tent is not freestanding and the setup is unusual (you stake it all out first, then add poles and fly), it's very spacious and holds up well in bad weather. I've endured stormy nights with high winds on the coast of Wales, and the Lightyear 1 worked great.

  Dislikes: At around 3 pounds, it's definitely not an ultralight tent.

• Gregory M. – Orlando FL
  9/16/2011

  Likes: It is a lightweight and somewhat roomy solo unit. It packs easily and is more affordable than most ultralight tents. It appears to be more practical for a budget-minded, smaller sized person who is only using it for a few days at a time in ideal conditions.

  Dislikes: To be fair I'm measuring this tent against a Hubba 1 and the Big Agnes Fly Creek 2. In comparison, the Light Year 1 is flimsy and requires the stakes to be set before raising the poles. For me that's a time waster and a hassle. The Big Agnes and Hubba tent poles stand upright without the stakes. Not so with this tent. Also, it feels as though it will collapse under it's own weight if one or two stakes were to come loose from the ground. The entrance exposes a large portion of the tent's interior to the elements when opened. If you are a large person who relies on your tent for long treks in less than ideal conditions you'll be wise to spend the extra money on a Hubba or Big Agnes tent.