Anyone own the BD Oneshot tent?

[mtnview]

Just wondering if anyone owns the Black Diamond Oneshot tent and could give some user feedback pro and con?

 

 

[AlaskaNative]

I looked pretty heavily at that tent, but decided the Firstlight was a better option.

The OneShot is too short to sit up in, can't accomodate a 2nd person, and has no vestibule option.

 

You can remedy all of those problems with the Firstlight, for another half-pound.

I bought a HiLight thinking it would be worth the ounces saved, but decided it was too short (ceiling height) and hard to setup, compared to the Firstlight.

 

Here's some reviews and other information:

BackPackGearTest

 

Alaska Mountaineering. Really a page on the Firstlight, but note their opinion on water-resistance of EPIC fabric.

 

Climber's review. Note that I don't agree with the fabric being no good in the rain. But it had better be seam-sealed properly before using it in rain.

 

 

 

For ultralight 1-man/2-man tents these three standout, IMO:

 

Hilleberg Akto

This one is the strongest, easiest to pitch with gloves on, fail-safe (can't really puncture tent with a ruptured pole), has a built-in vestibule, never needs seam-sealing, and is the driest for setting up (and using) in heavy rain. No windows or direct vents, end-vents can easily get buried in snow (although you would still have a working roof vent), not freestanding (not a big deal in most cases), no entrances on the ends (not good for knife-edge ridges), much shorter inside height (can't really sit up all the way), expensive for a one-man tent.

3 lbs 5 oz, 36" height, $385

Moontrail page for the Akto

 

 

 

Black Diamond Firstlight, detail page.

Simple, light, breathable, freestanding, end entrance (for knife-edge ridges), high ceiling (like the MK1 Lite), room for two.

Vestibule is more cost and weight (but not needed unless bringing a partner), poor UV-durability (must limit use at high altitudes and take down during sunny days), not waterproof for more than a couple days, most fragile (main fabric, and floor), easiest to damage (spearing a pole through the fabric), and least warm.

3 lbs 5 oz, 42" height, $299 (vestibule adds $129)

Moontrail page for the Firstlight.

 

 

 

Integral Designs MK1 Lite

Simple to setup, freestanding, end entrance (for knife-edge ridges), vendor will custom-build, strong fabric.

Compared to the Bibler tents - a lot less seam-sealing is required, has a sleeve vent on the side (better venting in cross-winds, also gives some side view, but lacks an eyebrow peak over the door), no snaps in the bottom corners to seal or leak, easier and safer to setup (rubber pole-ends with tougher fabric), uses double-velcro to hold poles which is more secure (but also requires that you take off your gloves), floor is 2" narrower than the Firstlight.

Heaviest of these three tents, expensive, no vestibule option (only a problem for two people).

3 lbs 12 oz, 42" height, $500

 

[mtnview]

Thanks for your feedback and links ANative I will do some more reading on those links you provided.

 

Edited March 9, 2008 by mtnview

[bigwallpete]

I bought one for a trip to the Waddington Range last summer. It worked quite well for what I was needing.

 

We were a group of 3, myself and my friends that are a couple t.a and K.M. We were flowing into the range but were planning on hiking out so light weight was of the essence.

 

I held strong in it for the whole trip and it worked really well. It breathes well and is less prone to collapsing in high winds then other BD tents like the firstlight because of the 3rd pole design which allows you to anchor the tent off of the roof level.

 

Yes its small but its light and if your under 5'10" you'll fit no problem. I lived in this thing continuously for a 5 day storm that gave my friends more issues in their EV2 then I had in mine although I did have the advantage of being able to go to their house for cooking during the storm

 

Would I use it again? For light weight fastpacking or other such endeavours yes but for a multi week trip no. I would be smarter and choose to fly in and out and carry a big fucking tent to enjoy the whole trip.

 

My 2cents