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Sierra Designs Origami 4 UL Shelter

Hiking & Camping > Shelters & TentsRated: ** by 1 review.

USOutdoor.com

Sierra Designs' most versatile design, the Origami can be pitched as a traditional shelter (adjustable pole included), or tied, staked, tethered, spread and strung in any of a million other configurations.

Features:

  • 4 Person / 3-Season
  • Air Flow Vent System
  • Body Material 40 HT Nylon Rip Stop PU/Silicon, 1500mm
  • DAC Press Fit Adjustable Pole (included)
  • Fast Pack Footprint Compatible
  • Fastpack Weight n/a
  • Interior Area 109 sq. ft.
  • Number of Doors 1
  • Number of Poles 1
  • PVC-Free Tape
  • Packed Weight 4 lbs 12 oz
  • Peak Height 89"
  • Poles DAC Press Fit, 19.0/16.0mm
  • Reflective Guy-outs and Zipper pulls
  • Trail Weight 4 lbs 3 oz
  • Vestibule Area n/a

Backcountry.com

The Sierra Designs Origami 4 UL Shelter's massive 109sq feet of covered floor space easily holds four campers or a couple people with their bikes, packs, skis, or any other gear. The floorless design lets you dig out a kitchen when camping in the snow and not worry about tracking in sand when you're at the beach. Use the Sierra Designs Origami 4 UL Shelter for anything from a long-distance backpacking trip to a weekend of family camping.

Country of Origin:China
Dimensions:140 x 140in (356 x 356cm), 109sq ft (10.1sq m)
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:40D HT nylon
Pole Included:Yes
Recommended Use:Backpacking
Tie Points:5
Weight:4lb 3oz (1899g) including pole

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Great shelter if you don't use it much

Rating:**

This is a great size for 2-3 people plus gear to really live out of in the backcountry.

I've used the Chouinard Megamid for quite a few years very happily. This shelter was a nice step up in size without weighing too much more.

Here's the problem -- the quality just isn't there. I had the pole collapse under a snow load. After that I used the megamid pole, which is quite a bit sturdier. That worked pretty well until a few trips later when the zipper broke. The zipper is a lightweight little zipper, and I had been wondering how soon that would go. I didn't have to wonder very long.

So, if you want to use it occasionally in mostly nice conditions, it's a good choice. Otherwise, find something sturdier like the megamid or a Kifaru tipi.

Evan Hill at Backcountry.com on 08/23/2009