Ultralight, Stable, Versatile - Sierra Designs High Side 1 Tent - Review
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Luke is ready to hand down his verdict on the Sierra Designs High Side 1 tent! This is the full review;
pros, cons, and more!
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Link : sierradesigns....
Cost : $279.95 retail
Key Features
Pre-bent pole sections create "high side" over door maximizing livable space while minimizing weight
Low profile design reduces weight, without feeling too cramped.
Compact storage size takes up minimal space in your pack
Secondary vestibule zipper creates "awning panel" that provides covered storage and improved ventilation
Materials
Number of Poles: 2 poles
Pole Material: DAC Featherlite Aluminum
Fly Fabric: 20D Nylon Ripstop, Silicone/1200mm PeU, FR CPAI84
Floor Fabric: 30D Nylon Ripstop, Silicone/1200mm PeU, FR CPAI84
Body Fabric: 15D Nylon No-See-Um Mesh
Tech Specs
Minimum Weight: 1lb 15oz / 0.88kg
Packaged Weight: 2lbs 7oz / 1.11kg
Number of Doors: 1
Number of Vestibules: 1
Vestibule Area: 7.7 ft2 / 0.72 m2
Floor Area: 17.2 ft2 / 1.60 m2
Peak Height: 32" / 81cm
Dimensions (L x W): 88 x 34 (head) x 26" (foot) / 224 x 86 (head) x 66cm (foot)
Packed Size (L x W): 13.5" x 5.25" / 34.3 cm x 13.3 cm
Design Type: Semi Non-Freestanding
Number of Guylines: 6
Stake Quantity: 13
Testing :
I received this tent at the end of summer and have been using it since then.
Temp ranges from 60’s to the lower 30’s.
I’ve experienced strong winds, moderate rain for hours at a time and light ice
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Pros :
Very good price considering how light this tent is. Most tents in this weight range will run hundreds more.
Good size for those whom are 6’3” and under. Taller than that and you will find this tent snug
Excellent 3 season tent
Ultra light weight
Very airy but condensation may be inevitable regardless of the shelter’s design.
Excellent design which features an awning.
Extremely small form factor - can fit horizontally in your pack - only 13” long - great option for bike campers
For such a small tent; 32-inch peak height. It has enough room to lie down or sit in a hunched position, and to keep your gear out of the rain, but nothing more.
You can use the inner on its own with the fly and if you want, you can even use it with a large tarp for a variety of setups.
Easy to pitch and break down; not the easiest but not complicated either. A tight pitch can be achieve rather easily.
Good weather resistance
Excellent quality; no issues when I received the tent and none have presented themselves with the last 6 months of testing.
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Cons :
Small tent without a ton of space. Think of it as a step up from a bivy; not a full tent in terms of size b
Requires a lot of stakes to setup
Because of the need of stakes to setup properly, this isn’t the tent for all adventures
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With this tent, you need to ask yourself, what are you seeking? What is that that you need and want?
Are willing to sacrifice livable space for weight-savings.
Seek a shelter with a small footprint and/or small packed size.
Want a dedicated pole set, because you don’t use or need trekking poles, or because you are willing to carry more weight in exchange for a less fussy pitch.
Camp in humid environments, and therefore benefit from a physical barrier between you and a possibly condensation-soaked fly.
Always use the fly and tent body together, for a full-sided and fully enclosed experience.
Have a limited budget, or don’t care to spend $300-$600 for a shelter that is marginally lighter and/or uses more premium fabrics like 7d nylon or Cuben Fiber.
There are lighter tent stakes on the market; ditch the included ones if you want to drop a few oz.
No tent is perfect as there is always some compromise between weight, price, durability and usability. However, Sierra Designs has done a nice job with this one and is worth putting high on your consideration list if you’re looking for a new three season solo shelter.
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I bought this tent specifically after watching this video. I have to say it has not let me down in anyway and the video was the perfect explanation of the pros and cons.
Iv'e also purchased this tent . Great design & really looking forward to testing it : ) I got the green one, which I prefer. How are you getting on with it?
@@shahids3055 Hey i also bought the green version tent. Did my first setup and it felt great, lots of space for such a small pack. I cant to try it out for real. Btw should i get some kind of ground cover for it or could i just go with it as it is?
@@MaDmanex100 Hi, I would definitely go with a groundsheet. I personally bought the official footprint, but you can use a piece of tarp, or any rectangular appropriately shaped groundsheet for this. Hope u enjoy using it : )
On almost every tent set up I’ve seen you do, you make a critical mistake of extending the ground cloth beyond the tent. In rain that channels the water under the tent. The ground cloth should never extend beyond the tent walls. Just my two cents.
Great review luke, can't wait for the weather to warm up here in Pa, im getting that outdoor itch.
Great video Luke .Your energy is infectious .God Bless
thats why I always come back to his channel for vids.
Yep, he is the best at this. Hands Down.
I took this exact tent hiking in Minnesota about 6 weeks ago a decent snow storm came though and dropped about 6 inches and had 30mph winds gust up to 45 for the the first 3 hrs the snow froze then later on lightened up. This was not a fortcasted storm and i was a bit worried but the tent took in like a champ and i had absolutely no major complaints. I like it
Thanks for the review. I’ve been looking seriously at this tent. After watching this I’m pretty sure it’s going into my backpack.
Great review Luke. Your thorough details, yet "to the point" focus is appreciated, and enjoyed. Refreshing. Thanks
I always appreciate your reviews... they are so honest and straight forward. Thanks for all your hard work.
I bought this tent 2 summers ago (along with the meteor lite 2), and stuck with the meteor lite 2 because of the interior room and ease of set up. Also, I was really fat and the high side 1 was just too small for a 230lb claustrophobic me. But last fall, I got down to 180lbs, and I could finally fit in the High Side 1 and I really started to like it. It packs down really small, it's a really simple design, and totally functional. My complaints are about staking it out, and I would recommend that to avoid condensation, to really stake down all those guy lines. Sag happens, and I've woken up with a wet mesh when I was too lazy to stake out the fly properly. ... I had gone to sleep without the fly, but I could feel it getting cold, so I threw the fly over the mesh inner, which warmed up the area well, but also brought moisture.
I really enjoyed your review and your enthusiasm. I've got a trip to Alaska coming up and I've been wondering if I should buy a Hilleberg (very popular up there) or if the High Side would suffice... and I think the High Side might be okay. I'm expecting temps definitely in the 30's at night, possibly 20s, but heavy snow is unlikely, and it's the constant rain, drizzle, and potential winds I'm trying to factor in to my decision. If you're reading this, and feel like commenting, do you think I'll be okay in the High Side in that environment? I mean, I'll spend money on a new tent if I need to, but I already have 6 tents, and I'm thinking while it might not be an obvious choice, it may be a solid choice. Anyway, thanks for your review and video!
I also like that they try to bring something new to the market. Great review like always thanks.
I like its features and the "high side".
But I really mean that a serious hiking tent (or tactical tent...) always must have an exoskeleton tentpole setup.
Makes setting up in dark and/or bad weather easyer and keeps the interior dry.
If this tent came in a configuration like that and with low profile natural colors, it would be a sure winner for me.
Thanks for reviewing it, Luke.
I bought this tent, love how easy it was to set up and how surprisingly large it was for its small pack size, i cant wait to start camping very soon with it. I got it for 350 dollars due to increased price recently. I got the green version,
Oh come on!!! High Life is the champagne of beers!!! 😉
great design. Sierra designs have remade a lot of their tents now for the EU market with less mesh and more fabric due to our wind problems. Very nice! they have also given the products are more neutral green colour for us. Why ever use a bivvy if you can just get this? perfect
Great review Luke, I like it
Just in time for spring trout season. Take care and be safe out there. 🤗
Thanks for the in-depth review. Awesome detail in videography and dialogue!
I love the idea of the big awning/ wall convertability.
Nice. Been waiting for a new tent review. Thanks, brother!
Makes me want one... Hey Luke, just stopped in to say I hope you have a FANTASTIC day... Word of the day "Remember, there is NOTHING like a PAT on the back, to make someone deserve it ' lol Keep your powder dry.. Peace, Be safe.
Thank you!:-)
What a fantastic and diverse tent!
Especially for warmer areas to somewhat cool.
Maybe its the Grunt in me, but if I am getting a tent just to stay out of the elements and be light, I will just stick with a large tarp for about 60 bucks!
true, but I also like a little bit of comfort. also, I agree with a lot on here. This tent is, imo, way overpriced. But i'm glad Luke reviewed it because it means I dont have to spend my money to realize its not for me, just like most 1p tents. Again, thanks Luke!
Hey Luke. Can you post the link for the overnight adventure for this High Side test night?
i like the design, and i guess the colour is ok if you camp where it is legal to camp, for stealth camping in england it would not be a good idea.
They've brought out a neutral green with less mesh inside for EU customers. Much better for us in the UK.
Another great review. Honest, concise. Maybe a lime green or fluorescent orange. Kidding
Can I recommend a Six Moons Scout tent. It' a little smaller, but easy to set up and much less expensive. I've had mine for a couple of years and I'm very happy with it.
Really appreciate your positive attitude and honest appraisals. Keep up the good work and be well.
Quite happy with the clours as is , PITY that it costs , taxes are high here.............
Luke, you make me wanna spend $208. Lord knows I don't like sleeping on the ground, even in a tent. Yeah, I'm a wuss lol
Thank you for an honest, considered, experienced review. Take care, God bless, and keep up the good work.
Cool tent, not quite my style. I use the fly Creek UL2. I like a little more space and the ability to bring my pack in with me personally. But love the awning feature the high side has.
I wish you'd shown it with the vestibule down, like for a hard rain and I'd want to see how hard it is to get in and out of it that way. It really looks more like a bivy on steroids to me. That price seems too high for sil-nylon.
I felt the same but I believe he had it down in the video he used it in. It was awhile ago so im not sure if it was raining then but I think it was.
Yeah, just a few quick shots of some different configurations would’ve been great.
Lite traditional American beer
Color options would be nice
Thanks for the video
Like the Hat. Cool Tent. Great review Luke, Thanks.
Love the videos luke!
Thank you for the review you take care of yourself
And that's ear design may be small non free standing but looks quite comfy
I have an osprey 3 person tent that's just about 2 lb itself it is free standing and one night I left it outside in a rainstorm and I had close to 50 gallons or more on the rain fly and that one drop of water went through it very strong very tough I was extremely surprised
Awesome review as always!!!
Awesome!!!
..looks good, great review..
Hey Luke, I'm curious to know if you could test and review the new updated version of the High Side. I'm not sure what updates it has besides the colours, which by the way I think you'll love.
Bro what are those sunglasses. haha Love the vids!
Been nice to have seen it with the awning down buttoned up for rain.
Hello Luke, thanks for sharing your review on this tent, sound like a tent I might invest in, always appreciate your opinion on different gear thanks again. God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🔥☕️
I want stealth color too.
terrific hat. where can i get one?
For a throwaway light I like Ozark Trail for a good reliable light I like Streamlight they've been around forever good solid products out of them Maglite is also a really good reliable brand I've never used a Fenix product before
Just grabbed this on-sale for 167 bucks! Thanks for the honest review. The weights have changed on the website to Minimum Weight: 2lbs. 3.3oz
Packaged Weight: 2lbs. 10oz I'm not sure how to achieve the minimum...ditch the mesh/poles and just sleep under the fly?
The new model is out and these older ones are being cleared out for peanuts where you can still find them. I just bought one yesterday myself for $170. $167 or $170, both are incredible deals as the new model has been increased to $300 and it doesn't look like they've done anything but changed the color, although it is a couple ounces lighter.
I imagine they reach the minimum weight by removing the fly and all but the barest minimum number of stakes and guylines. Since it doesn't include a ground sheet there's really nothing else you can take away from it and still have a functional tent.
Wow did Hank Jr start reviewing tents?? Great vids Luke!
i agree for the colors, it should be a non whriten law that , od green , coyote, tan should be available on any tent as a standard ... nobody love pink and those , look you can see me from space ' colors :P. thanks for the review my friend .
Very nice!
On the bright side to the colors, at least you can easily refind your tent if it's your first time camping lmao. I imagine this tent might see some viability on major trails like the ACT (not sure about PCT due to all of the high mountain peaks and spontaneous snow). The stakes really may be the only thing holding it back. When you've hiked 20 miles the last thing you feel like doing is messing with that many stakes (they seem ultra light though given the base weight of this thing so that's a plus and you may not have to spend more to shave off that extra bit.)
Hey Luke, I hope life is treating you good. I'm sitting in the dark because here in Florida our power is always going out because of storms. I have a couple candles lit but I could really use one of those lamps you were giving away. I haven't seen any winners posted so I thought I would ask if you had chosen the lucky winners. Have a blessed week .
Luke it kind of looks like a snug pack ionosphere. Looks like a cool tent i’ve had a few sierra design products for the last 15 years they are great!
Good review!! Would have liked to it completely close up but get the idea... 👍
Many thanks for this review, it is #1 on my tent/bivy list to buy. Two things I dislike is fact it is new so I would have to order internationally ad major con -- those colors... OMG. They are fine next to swimming pool probably, but in forest... And yellow, bug magnet. Or maybe their "artist" is color blind, who knows ;-)
Great detailed review Luke; looks the business, but as you said yourself.. the colour! Most like to be as discreet and as part of the landscape as possible, so why on earth do numerous manufactures choose imo colour schemes quite the opposite. All the best,
Very nice
Luke can you please place the link of overnighter in which this tent was used?
Deep into the Forest -Overnite adventure ......... posted 3 mos ago . Hit vids and scroll down & you can find it .
Or put title in the search box on his / this channel .
I just got the miltech recon tent in fleknard. that tent is a large one man tent that is invisible in the woods. I'm replacing the fiberglass poles for Easton aluminum. they are the American alternative to DAC.
the recon has 3 poles but the tent body Is free standing with 2 poles. I think il let the fly drape partially and save weight.
the tent costs $100.
it's heavy but it won't need a footprint and I will find out how much weight I can drop off of it. invisible is good. it could save a beheading or an arest because if stelth camping.
Would love to see a review of a Hyke & Byke tent
Nice review , nice tent .
Great channel , just discovered you!! really enjoying it , do you have any hammock setup/ reviews?
Awesome work again. Luke, what is the size of the neon green Guy lines you use?
Hey Luke. Please do some training on the difference within the material tarps are made from. Include an explanation on the various number ratings and what it all means. Example: difference between a 300 d or 3000 d. I’ve done some research but it is confusing. Please see if you can relieve me from my confusion. Thanks. By the way I sent a comment on one of your more spooky hikes and you did not reply. I didn’t mean to offend you or anyone else for that matter. I really enjoy your vids and I have learned much. Thanks and blessings to you @nd your family.
Can i get a link to the adventure you used this tent on?
Would it work for AT thur hike?
Hi Luke. I have been looking for a waterproof hat on the lines of what your wearing. What brand is it and waterproof? cost? packable and retain shape?
Really like the tent for the price...but like you wouldn't go for it in that color. Your options of tan, camo or od green would be the ticket. If I want to be noticed I'll speak louder. As usual, a great review, thanks!
What about using a tarp over the tent for snow, then would it be a 4 seasons ?
If you're good with tarp sets up it could be done...but if you're using a tarp why use the tent as well?
That's my thinking anyways.
- Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview I was thinking for snow to 4 season the tent.
Hey I’m not sure if you read these or take requests but if you get a chance could you take a look at the 12 Survivors Shire 2 person Tent. Seems to be a great budget from what I hear and would love to hear what you think of it since I greatly respect your opinion.
I have a similar style tent, but I would like a free standing one.
Do you or anyone else have experience with the high route 1P ?
How's the nose?
Luke got the all clear on his nose thank God
@@jonathanmurray5083 Good to hear.
@@ernestpaul2484 I'm all good; it was a wake up all to be more proactive! - Luke
Lol the dam company listened to Luke found some more colors !!
Who makes your hat?
i prefer freestanding and will carry the extra few grams, who wants to do all that staking out at the end of a day of hiking
Can you tell me what boonie hat that is please ? And where I can get one please ? Many thanks
you did not show the tent closed down for bad weather
This Tent or the Ionosphere ?
interesting tent. How about dying that tent to another color ...?
Nice review as usual Luke. Not a tent for me, but as a gear head I must know about it! lol. I'm sure you don't know what I mean.... Have a good one!
The color of the tent really sucks... Looks like a neon sign in the woods! Otherwise its pretty good.
And yeah, where did you get the hat?
Dang number 5
Ave watched this video a number of times am looking for an ultralight tent for backpacking 3 season in Scotland, west highland way etc in the uk this tent is $310 does anyone think it’s suitable and decent value as obviously costs a good bit more than in the US?
Hello Steve, I'm in the UK too, down South but looking to hike in Scotland next year. I've looked at a LOT of tents online and this is good value - £230 plus footprint, on various sites. I think we'd need the footprint for the extra HH rating but that still makes it 1.1kg with an ul stuff sack. There's nothing close to this - Snugpack Ionosphere weighs 1.5kg, only alternatives are Terra Nova Starlite 1 but that's £350 and tapers a lot. Look out for the Vango Arete 2 - that could be a seriously excellent UK backpacking tent. I'm going to try this though, the High Side 1, for the weight and pack size. Just not sure about the room....
@@philip771 I got a terra nova photon 1 off eBay only used once and is in as new condition and weighs 800g inc stuff sack repair kit and pegs
@@SteveSmith-67 sounds like a result! I don't like material too close to my face but that's a great tent. Hope you get to enjoy it plenty next year.
@@philip771 i bought it solely because of its weight for long distance hikes to carry I prefer a 2 person tent for the space
As I see it the zip at the foot end should have curved up to the roof
lol I was thinking the same thing. The color of that tent could be better. 🤮
yeah, I agree. I'm more of a earth tone kinda guy. I dont want to be that visible when I'm out camping. I like to somewhat blend in. I'm not talking decked out in camo but some nice flat earth tones.
A more subtle color would be nice. Bright colors, and shorter floorplans seem to be the norm these days. Some of SD foorplans are a bit longer though, which is nice.
looks like a great tent but the color is horrible for any bugout use.
Agreed! Just about everyone hates S.D. colors; even on their web site, there are a ton of comments on this point.
Will they ever change? Who knows.
- Luke
Thanks for the reply luke,me and my wife watch your channel all of the time and love it. @@TheOutdoorGearReview
Another great review. Although this tent isn't for me (6'2 250lbs) its extremely cramped, but then again look at my size, so nothing being taken away from sierra designs. I just really wish we could get a few more inches for us "bigger" guys. The thing im seeing with most with single person tents is that you really have to fit a certain size and weight to fit comfortably in these 1 person tents and have room for gear (pretty much solved this by using a hammock when out by myself). I like the added vestibule , but rarely do I have straight rain. Its usually blowing in at a hard angle. I'd like to know how well it does in those situations and if you zipper it down how much room is there outside for gear? But as always thanks for the video so i can get my morning outdoor fix. Strength and Honor as always to you Luke, and your family. Have a great weekend my friend.
They make a 2 person version now. I'm considering buying it for my 6 year old daughter and me. We are both little and skinny so I think the 2p would be perfect for us!
What happened to the lamp giveaway?
Coming up soon; giving everyone time to enter.
So Enter now folks!
- Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview thanks Luke.
Where is it made?
If you're wearing that hat because of a cancer scare I've gotta tell you, it ain't cuttin' it. You need at least a 3" brim, 3/2" -4" would be better, it won't be long before the UV's start to get serious & that hat you're wearing will be next to useless.
Just picture this thing in coyote tan.
Lol...I wrote that before the end.
First view!!
Way to many stakes! And horrible colour, like the high side!!
My Eureka spitfire solo stands with 4 stakes, inner only 2 (also fully mesh)
High point over 1 meter, and it's GREEN.
1.6 kilo
120 euro
;))
Don't like it. You're short, you can barely get in it.