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Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent

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4.6

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  • Comfortable (24)
  • Easy setup (24)
  • Sturdy (20)
  • Fly works well (18)
  • Waterproof (18)
  • Lightweight (15)
  • Roomy (4)
  • Adaptable fly (1)
  • Excellent ventilation (1)
  • Fast easy set up (1)
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Cons

  • Poor fly design (3)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Attracts bugs (1)
  • Bugs (1)
  • Can't find a negative (1)
  • Collects condensation (1)
  • Color options (1)
  • Door zip design is poor (1)
  • Flimsy stakes (1)
  • Fly seems to attract bugs (1)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (24)
  • Car camping (19)
  • Hiking (14)
  • Mountaineering (6)
  • Beaches (5)
  • Good weather (1)
 
 
 

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Free Shipping. Black Diamond Vista Shelter (Fall 2008) The Vista Shelter by Black Diamond will have you covered. High ceilings and a large floor plan provide room for all plus dual vestibules built into the fly add storage space for wet or muddy gear to dry.Features: Tent, poles and vestibule: 2.70 kg (5 lb 15 oz) Packaged: 2.94 kg (6 lb 8 oz) Ground cloth: 350 g (12 oz) estimatedDimensions: 244 cm x 218 cm x 117 cm (96 x 86 x 46 )Packed Size: 48 cm x 20 cm (19 x 8)Area: 4.7 m2 (50.7 sq ft)

Specification Description
Model 810195
UPC 793661088776
Average minimum weight 5 lbs. 15 oz.
Average packaged weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
Average weight - metric 2.95 kilograms
Canopy fabric Nylon/mesh
Design type Freestanding tent
Doors 2
Floor area 50.7 square feet
Floor dimensions 96 x 86 inches
Floor dimensions - metric 244 x 218 centimeters
Floor fabric Coated taffeta
Number of poles 1 hub system
Packed size 8 x 19 inches
Peak height 46 inches
Peak height - metric 117 centimeters
Pole diameter 9/11/12 millimeters
Pole material DAC Featherlite reverse-combi
Rainfly fabric Coated polyester
Season 3-season
Sleeping capacity 3
Vestibule area 9 + 9 square feet

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Last update: Nov 14, 2009

Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent Reviews

 
 
 

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Black Diamond Delivers!

"I have used this tent once so far on a trip to half dome in Yosemite. The set up was so easy, even in the rain. We set up the tent twice during our trip, in several minutes each time. I have the ground cover and used it both times as clouds were threatening. It rained steadily the second day and the tent stayed dry inside (with the ground cloth and fly) and my gear also stayed dry in the vestibules. Granted it w..." Read Full Review »

Jun 25, 2009 by ILoveSequoia

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Great Tent with a Small Flaw

"All the good things people have said about this tent are spot on and it was the primary reason I purchased the Vista 3. Overall, I love the tent; large floor space, two doors w/ vestibules, and simple center hub pole design. The problem is with the fly and the two small velcro straps sewn into the fly to attach to the poles. When I pulled on the velcro to attach it to the pole near the vestibule, it ripped the..." Read Full Review »

Apr 19, 2009 by pan93r

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Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent Review

Black Diamond Delivers!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • Collects Condensation
  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Hiking
 

"I have used this tent once so far on a trip to half dome in Yosemite. The set up was so easy, even in the rain. We set up the tent twice during our trip, in several minutes each time. I have the ground cover and used it both times as clouds were threatening. It rained steadily the second day and the …"  Read Full Review »

Gear not in vestibules yet.

Gear not in vestibules yet.
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2009
ILoveSequoia
Wrightwood, CA
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Price: $369.95
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent Review

Great with kids

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
 

"This is an amazing tent! My daughter's (ages 7&9) and I took this tent backpacking. The girls put it up while I sent up the rest of camp, that easy! the hub system is easy after practicing once or twice.

The weight is easy to manage concidering this is a large 3 person tent.



I have not experien …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 3 2009
md mom
baltimore,md
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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent Review

Good in the long run

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • Bugs

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
 

"I felt the need to write a review due to a recent experience I had with this tent....



I read the review online about how it attracts bugs, but I figured, how bad can it be? So I bought it because I love the hub pole system. So I set up the tent at night, sleep in it, and leave it up the next day …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 24 2008
Lisa the archaeologist
Idaho
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Price: $369.95
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent Review

Greatest Tent

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
 

"Of my 5 tents, this is now my favorite after purchasing a couple of months ago. We fit three 6'+ guys in this tent for several days in a row. Problem though was there was only enough room for 1 pack at each door entrance (under the rain fly). We did however fit 2 guys plus large packs in the tent fo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 14 2008
Edward Black
Seattle, WA
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Price: $369.95
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent Review

Great Tent with a Small Flaw

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Poor Fly Design

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
 

"All the good things people have said about this tent are spot on and it was the primary reason I purchased the Vista 3. Overall, I love the tent; large floor space, two doors w/ vestibules, and simple center hub pole design. The problem is with the fly and the two small velcro straps sewn into the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 19 2009
pan93r
San Diego, CA
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