Black Diamond Tents : Review of 4 Black Diamond Tent Models - Skylight

Black Diamond company is made up of avid climbers and skiers who, according to their website design rugged lightweight gear that can be easily carried yet dependable in any weather or climate.

Since the designers of the Black Diamond Tents are climbers themselves and know how much weather can affect a good nights sleep one would have high expectations of this company and their products particularly their tents.

Let's take a look at 4 of their most popular tents and see if a Black Diamond Tent will live up to expectations.

Black Diamond Tents Review

The Black Diamond Tent named the Mesa is a 2 person tent with 32 square feet of sleeping space. 2 doors, two vestibules, free standing, hub wrapped poles and weighing mere 4 pounds and 8 ounces.

While this tent is sold as a two person tent and will hold two people if they want to share body heat regardless of the temperature.

Most reviewers found this tent to be great overall tent that could withstand high winds and incredible amounts of wind.

They did however, find that the vestibules were a bit on the small side and some reviewers found the tight fit when 2 people occupied the tent somewhat uncomfortable.

Rated in 2007 buy outside away as killer value for the best all rounder. Perfect for base camp and hiking for 2 or base camp for 1 person, with ample room.

The skylight is a 2-3 person Black Diamond Tent that sells for around $400.00. It has a mixed single/double wall construction with the front of the tent having a mesh inner wall for ventilation and the back of tent having single wall construction.

The attached Nanoshield can be rolled up during those warm sunny days and used as a vestibule when the weather turns not so nice.

It has 4 mesh pockets for organizing small things. Most reviewers really liked the design of this tent and love the ability to star gaze on nice nights. They also found this tent to be extremely durable.

However, there were several users who found this tent difficult to set up and several complained about condensation as well.

While this may be a durable tent and experienced campers may not mind the difficulty this tent poses when being set up it is probably not going to be a tent that those new to the camping realm are going to enjoy.

Considering the hefty price tag on this tent one would hope for better ventilation and easier set up. Although, outside away rated the Black diamond skylight with the gear of the year award 2006.

Excellent weight to size ratio, makes this Black Diamond tent a good backpacking option.

The Black Diamond Tent called the Mega light is a pyramid style floorless tent that is designed to set up quickly almost anywhere under any conditions.

This tent is floor less, which while it may make it unappreciated by some campers it makes for a lightweight shelter for the avid backpacker.

Lighter than a bivy sack it offers more interior space to spread out. When staked down correctly it can take some pretty high winds and tough weather conditions. It is priced at $260.00

While this tent is not for everyone, it offers a spacious alternative to the bivy sack for climbers and hikers who don't mind sleeping close to the bare ground.

It's sturdiness and ability to perform in harsh weather proves that the Mega light camping tent does what it is designed to do. This is a tent that is recommended for those who truly know the meaning of roughing it.

The Black Diamond First Light Tent

The first light is a compact 2 person tent that is designed for 4 season use. It has steep walls and all the seams are double sewn and the canopy is made of Nanosheild.

It sells for $300.00. While this tent got mixed reviews with many people liking the design and the sturdiness of the tent. Many users found that this Black Diamond Tent has a tendency to both collect condensation and to leak in the rain.

When purchasing a $300.00 four season tent one would expect this tent to shelter them in all kinds of weather and climate. The fact, that this tent is less than good in rainy conditions makes it the least appealing of the Black Diamond Tents.

Conclusion

While overall, Black Diamond Tents do seem to be sturdy some models do have problems staying dry. The Mesa and the Mega light do not seem to have any issues with condensation or leakage and they are easy to set up.

Therefore, it might be best to consider one of these two tents if you are going to purchase a Black Diamond Tent for your camping or backpacking adventures.

Black Diamond Tent Reviews

Black Diamond Skylight is a 3 season tent, made with lightweight materials for outdoor adventures, this 2 person tent ( well 2-3 person) comes with typical Black diamond tent advantages and features to consider

Black Diamond Beta Light Shelter The two person ultralight basic shelter without the use of tent poles for those carrying trekking poles. A durable very light tent to consider.

Black Diamond Betamid Shelter Is another two person ultralight basic shelter without the use of tent poles which can be compared with the Beta Light Shelter.

Black Diamond Mesa Tent Is a versatile shelter that has proven to be a good all rounder for 2 persons for the various needs of the outdoor enthusiast.

Black Diamond Vista Tent The 3 season 3 person Black Diamond Tent that has many advantages for those seeking a shelter that offers plenty of space, durabilty and more.

Black Diamond Firstlight Tent This 2 man tent has mixed reviews by users, however, those that climb and camp on a ledge may find this a better option than a Bivy ?

Black Diamond Hilight Tent The 1-2 person lightweight backpacking tent provides ample living space which can be compared with the Firstlight tent