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Black Diamond Mega Light Tent - 4

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy setup (9)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Sturdy (8)
  • Comfortable (6)
  • Waterproof (5)
  • Fly works well (2)
  • Packs small (1)
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Cons

  • Collects condensation (3)
  • Attracts dirt (1)
  • Factory should seam seal (1)
  • No vestibule (1)
  • Not free standing (1)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (8)
  • Hiking (4)
  • Mountaineering (4)
  • Beaches (2)
  • Car camping (2)
  • Anything (1)
  • Canoekayaking (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Mountain Gear

The ultralight, four-person Mega Light floorless tent from Black Diamond comes standard with a rugged carbon fiber pole and Pole Link converter for extreme versatility.

  • It pitches with an included carbon fiber center pole or two linked trekking poles with the included Pole Link converter
  • A single vent allows vapor to escape
  • Due to the floorless design, camping on snow or rock is not a problem
  • Large door for easy entry and exit; zipper features a double storm flap to keep water out
  • Minimum weight: 2 lb 5 oz
    • Canopy material: polyester ripstop
      • Single wall construction
        • Floor area: 51 square feet
          • Floor dimensions: 86 x 86 inches
            • Doors: 1
              • Number of poles: 1
                • Stuff size: 5 x 10 inches

Specification Description
Model 800507, BD8005070000ALL1
UPC 793661068259
Average packaged weight 2 lbs. 9 oz.
Average weight - metric 1.16 kilograms
Canopy fabric Nylon
Covered area 51 square feet
Design type Non-freestanding shelter
Doors 1
Floor dimensions 86 x 86 inches
Floor dimensions - metric 218 x 218 centimeters
Number of poles 1
Packed size 5 x 10 inches
Peak height 66 inches
Peak height - metric 168 centimeters
Pole material Carbon fiber
Season 4-season
Sleeping capacity 4

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Mega Light Tent - 4 Review

Weathered Extreme Conditions Perfectly!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • Collects Condensation

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
 

"We had used 6 Mids during our entire 23-day backpacking expedition through a well-known outdoor educator school. We endured terrible September squalls in WY, pitched these in almost unworkable terrain, combatted heavy wind and hail...and yet, these Mids exceeded our expectations. I came from a posh, …"  Read Full Review »

Absaroka Mountain Region, Wyoming

Absaroka Mountain Region, Wyoming
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 30 2008
Morgs
Kiel, Wisconsin
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Mega Light Tent - 4 Review

room for the whole family

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • no vestibule

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
 

"I bought this shelter, along with the Black Diamond Bug Hut, for a backpacking trip with my family. Since it was the first time my wife and daughter had joined me on a backpacking trip I wanted something easy to set up, and something lightweight but waterproof. This shelter proved to be both. The …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 25 2009
Crusak
Oregon
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Mega Light Tent - 4 Review

Simply Great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Lightweight
  • Packs small
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • Collects Condensation

    Best Uses

  • Anything
 

"This tent/shelter is wonderful, it can be adapted to anyone's liking using the inserts sold seperatly, from a huge solo shelter that packs light and small, pet friendly with no floor to put holes in, or go all the way for car camping comfort, and still light for a 3-4 person tent.



I have used thi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 3 2009
ipm0219
NC
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Mega Light Tent - 4 Review

Sweat

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • Collects Condensation

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Beach
  • Car Camping
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
 

"This is a really great tent. I myself am not as ultralight as some. I'm not into tarp shelters, but if used with the footprint or the mega-bug shelter you can't beat it. In the summer I use the mega-bug to keep out the critters, and in the winter I use the footprint to save some weight. The thin …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 7 2008
Sean B
Nashville, TN
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[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Mega Light Tent - 4 Review

Bought for special use, now use always

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
 

"I bought the megalight, along with the megabug, as a lightweight 3-4 man shelter for use in the Wind Rivers during bug season. It performed prefectly. We weathered all night downpours in windy conditions, only to pull the megabug up and o find a 1/2 inch of pooled water. It remained bone dry inside. …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 28 2007
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SLC, Utah
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