The Alpha 3 is a 3 person 3-4 season convertible tent that allows you to minimize weight in the 3 season mode by leaving pole sections and the breathable door panel at home, a weight savings of over a half pound. An end entry tent with a large vestibule, a rear door and generous roof venting that makes a great tent for all seasons. It has a full coverage fly which protects against rain or snow. Sierra Designs has incorporated many environmentally friendly features such as a dye free tent canopy, the DAC NSL poles use the less toxins in manufacturing than other poles and a PVC free tape to seal the seams.
- Sleeps 3
- All main seams are factory taped (PVC free) for extreme weather protection.
- 2 doors for easy entry/exit
- Super Seal bathtub style floor keeps seams taut and high off the ground for superior protection
- 1 large vestibule for pack, shoes etc.
- Removable pole and door backing save weight (over 1/2 lb) in the 3 season configuration
- Silicone impregnated fly material is very light, tough, durable and rain shedding
- Reflective door binding makes for easier visibility in rough weather
- Color coded webbing for fast easy and confusion free set up
- Stash Door is on a circular track, can be hinged anywhere or stored in a pocket out of the way
- DAC Featherlite NSL Aluminum poles are light without compromising strength. NSL poles have a unique connector between the pole sections, which minimizes breakage, saves weight, works more smoothly and has the highest strength to weight ratio of any tent pole.
- Clear window in the fly over the front door is Sonically Sealed which saves weight and will not leak
- Computer Aided Design
- Freestanding design is sturdy and easy to set up
- All clip design attaches poles to body for fast & easy set-up.
- Poles attach to tent body via locking pole tips and grommets for fast and easy set up.
- Includes Nite Ize Figure 9 tighteners for fast easy line adjustments
- Side release buckles attach fly to body for fast easy set up.
- Reflective guyouts and zipper pulls aid visibility in low light.
- Mesh gear pockets for internal storage
- Flashlight loop
- Tent, pole and stake bags included.
- Fast Pack Weight is 4lbs 14oz - ultralight backpacking using the optional nylon footprint, with the poles and fly (leave the body home to save weight)
- Fire retardant.
- Import.
CAPACITY
:
3
Min Wt
:
3 Season: 7 lbs. 4 oz.
4 Season: 8 lbs. 4 oz.
Pkg Wt
:
3 Season: 7 lbs. 15 oz.
4 Season: 8lbs. 15 oz.
Dimensions
:
7 ft. 9.5 in. x 5 ft. 10 in.
Area (Sq. Ft.)
:
46 + 17 vestibule
Int Height
:
45 in.
Pack Size
:
23 in. x 7 in.
No. of Poles
:
3
Pole Size
:
9.6 mm, 10.25mm
Pole Material
:
DAC Featherlite NSL 7001 Aluminum
No. of Doors
:
2
Hooded Fly
:
No
No. of Windows
:
2
Gear Loft
:
Optional
Floor Material
:
70D nylon taffeta 3000mm coating
Fly Material
:
40D HT nylon ripstop sil/nylon 1500mm coating
Wall Material
:
20D no-see-um mesh/70D Ripstop nylon
Roof Material
:
20D no-see-um mesh
Netting
:
20D no-see-um mesh
Color
:
Fly - Yellow, blue Body - white, Floor - blue
Style
:
Modified Dome
Activities
:
Backpacking, winter, mountaineering
Use
:
3-4 Season
Special Features
:
Aluminum poles, taped seams, convertible