Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3 Tent

admin November 12, 2007


Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3 Tent

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Price: $224.95
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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 4×4 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.

Product Reviews

  • Excellent tent for Two - As the remnants of Hurricane Rita pushed north over central AR I was camped atop Mount Magazine the state’s highest point at 2 730 feet in my brand new Light Wedge 3. After learning the forecast for the stormy night ahead I did everythg I could think of to stormproof my tent determined to stay dry inside for some eight hours of extraordinary wind and rain. At 9 pm under light steady rain I crawled in knowing that the more comfortable (and safer) sleeping option would be my Toyota minivan. Howling winds and heavy rainfall awakened me several times after midnite but the Mt. Hardwear tent and its sturdy fly stayed put with its interior perfectly dry until I emerged into a misty rain at dawn on 9-25-05. (Winds of 30 mph were reported that night at Mount Magazine State Park.) I feel the Light Wedge 3 deserves a five star rating for wind and rain resistance and could’ve easily kept 2 people as dry as I was.
  • 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.
  • Killer tent for a killer price! - This tent is definately a winner. It was really easy to put up and definately enough space for three people. I really like the weight it is not so heavy for a 3 person tent. I love the built in gear loft and pockets very handy. This is definately a killer tent for a killer price.
  • Good tent nice big vesitbule - I bought this tent as a roomy 2 person tent and it definitely fits the bill. It has a HUGE loft built in which is very nice. We use it to put stuff sacks and dirty clothes. Also plenty of little pcokets for holding things. Not much heavier than my tiny tent from before like darker colored fly for early mornings.. makes the sun seem less intense to wake up to.
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • Great! - I am very happy I chose this tent. It is very roomy for two adults. I used it all summer traveling from pow-wow to pow-wow! Wish it would have rained at least once but it didn’t. Anyway when you take the fly off in the daytime the cool breezes really help in the cold evenings this tent was very warm! I got a great deal!
      • Product Reviews for Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3 Tent at Altrec.com

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    Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3 Tent
    Price: $224.95
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