having the trekking poles on the inside also means less chance that rodents will chew on your handles at night. That always concerns me with shelters that have a handle on the ground set up for the trekking poles. rodents chewing handles on the ground happens a slot. :)
Looks like that tent is under two pounds. I’d say given the features and usable space well worth the weight… this is a great design. its a little on the pricy side for a one person SIL nylon tent but. I’m guessing the features requiring extra time to actually produce the tent are what drives the cost up a touch. It’s a good buy though for what the user gets. I’d be interested in hearing a long term review once you have some miles on it in terms of durability and craftsmanship (how well it is put together). I have a Durston Pro 1 but this tent has reallly peaked my interest and would have made me have to think about my Pro 1 purchase. Any talk about a dynema version?
After becoming a fan of their skirts, and dress, I decided last fall to upgrade my tent to a Firefly. I really do love this tent, it’s perfect for my needs. My favorite features are the quick setup, low cost to weight ratio, roomy interior, and the larger vestibule with convertibility to an awning. Thanks for your review!
The wife and I saw lightheart gear booth at Trail days in Damascus, Va. We like the tents they had on display there. Duo was the one I’m interested in. Thanks for demonstrating the tent. Loved it. Have fun for us. ❤
I hear ya! A lot of my friends say hammock camping is the way to go. I need to try it again. I think I didn’t like it when I tried it Becuase I had a 10 foot hammock. I need to get a 11 foot hammock and it will be more comfortable. Thanks for watching this review. Crow✌️
Wow absolutely fantastic and unique design. I love the poles out of the way, big floor and awning. Tarptent are very unique, I have the single Rainbow. I got it partially because the 45 inch wide floor makes the tent a 1-1/2 person tent like you mentioned here. Awning can be great for not only venting but changing or cooking in a drizzle. If the make a Dyneema one I really might bust out the wallet. Could be a great lite duty winter tent too.
Awesome run through Crow! 🤙 Skyscape Trekker has a similar design and weight. For some reason I never thought about the micro adjustment of the poles when they're inside the tent but that's amazing 👌
Thanks Dave. Yeah, I love this design. I wish they had a Dyneema option. But, it is a very spacious tent and I love the porch mode of the vestibule. Crow✌️
Always love me a tent video! Also love unique designs like the Durston and this one. I would love that extra space above your head in that little triangle. I would stick my Cascade Wild Table and my Opolar fan up there. Maybe even a small heater in the winter. Great job showing off the features Crow!!
Enjoyed the review. I've used the Six Moons Design Skyscape Trekker for 10 years (~29 oz, seam sealed). Very similar design. I replaced the original spreader bar with pex tubing, such as the LHG Firefly has. I backpack NW Wyoming in shoulder season. Absolute bomber in high wind, rain and hail in exposed locations above tree line. The one difficulty is the single panel: condensation and sag under snow/rain/ice load. That's caused the infamous wet sleeping bag issue. Condensation on the single wall also shakes loose inside the tent (inside mist/rain) in heavy or sustained rain. Can't wake often enough to wipe it down. When temps go below freezing in early morning, expect ice inside the tent. That's not fun, especially with Raynaud's. Searched long and hard for a double wall, lightweight trekking-pole tent that wouldn't have these problems. Unfortunately, even the newest, most popular dw trekking-pole tents have narrow (28-32") widths. They do have raised ends though. the LHG Firefly looks really interesting, just wish it didn't have that single-wall. But, it does have the top vent, so perhaps helps with condensation. I'll be interested to see reports on how the sil-ny handles snow and ice loads vs sil-poly. Looks like it can be pitched lower for serious storms too. Any attachment points for additional guy-outs? Heard a report that the So-long got blown down in heavy winds. Of course, that could have been staking conditions. I've had sideways snow and sleet in September. Hail is almost guaranteed so locking down is important.
Excellent comment and points. I haven’t used this tent in any conditions like Wyoming or sleet, snow. I have only used it in rain storms. I haven’t really used it in high winds yet. I am very impressed with this tent. The side vestibule raised is my favorite part. With that vestibule pitched high, I have had no issues with condensation. However, I hear ya on the single wall. That could be an issue in the conditions you have described. All in all, I really like this tent. Thanks for watching the review and the excellent comment. Crow✌️
Definitely an interesting looking tent. I like that porch mode and being able to open it all up when it’s warmer or for star gazing is nice. Love that you can get it in camo. Kinda makes me wish I was in the market for a tent but I’m sure I’d get “the look” from my wife if I bought another tent 😜
Awesome review for a tent that doesn't have a lot of reviews. I like the design of this and the SMD Trekker quite a bit. I'm thinking about one of these for an AT thru hike. I like the simplicity of setup and the ability to ventilate versus a single wall tent. I feel like the awning feature would be great for ventilation during a rain. Did you think the lack of ventilation in the foot box area would be an problem? And do you think this tent would hold up to 100 plus pitches of a thru hike?
I’ve been using LightHeart Gear’s SoLong tent for several years and it has held up very well. It is lightweight, stays dry on the inside and is very stable in any kind of weather. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a great tent.
The roomy interior looks really nice. Not crazy about the porch, though. But I'm one of those people that likes complete shut in privacy. The camo makes it a stealthy.
@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING didn’t realize I replied to the other persons comment accidentally. I just purchased the silpoly one a month ago. My plan was to use the firefly on 2-3 day trips and my duplex zip on longer 3+day- high mileage trips. With the exception of windy/foul weather, the LHG does seem more sturdy to withstand nastier weather.
Good question. I think so. I would recommend Sean sealing it. I tried myself and I didn’t do a great job. I think it is worth it. Just for peace of mind. Crow✌️
You know people complain about Silnylon sagging when it rains. Well both your trekking poles are on the inside. It’s not a big deal to adjust them from the inside of your tent.
It's heavy. And your boots hit the wall laying down and you aren't even on a pad. No idea how tall you are since you never say. I dunno... looks over-engineered to me.
@@vancey6072 what’s a lighter, better option that has this much room? I’m 6’2” and most backpacking tents I’ve looked at don’t have enough space for someone my height. Add a sleeping pad and quilt and things can get tight.
@@lclaypool20 Zpacks Duplex at under 20oz. I'm 6'-3", 200lbs and have no issues. They have different versions with zippers and magnet toggles but I prefer the simplicity of the plain Duplex with minimum failure points.
having the trekking poles on the inside also means less chance that rodents will chew on your handles at night. That always concerns me with shelters that have a handle on the ground set up for the trekking poles. rodents chewing handles on the ground happens a slot. :)
Good point Juan! Yeah, this design is amazing. Love this tent. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️
Looks like that tent is under two pounds. I’d say given the features and usable space well worth the weight… this is a great design. its a little on the pricy side for a one person SIL nylon tent but. I’m guessing the features requiring extra time to actually produce the tent are what drives the cost up a touch. It’s a good buy though for what the user gets. I’d be interested in hearing a long term review once you have some miles on it in terms of durability and craftsmanship (how well it is put together). I have a Durston Pro 1 but this tent has reallly peaked my interest and would have made me have to think about my Pro 1 purchase. Any talk about a dynema version?
No, I wish they would make a Dyneema version thanks for your insight. Great comment! ✌️
Great looking tent with great features. If it came in DCF I would be interested for sure. Happy Hiking
I thought the same thing. I wish they had a Dyneema version. ✌️
After becoming a fan of their skirts, and dress, I decided last fall to upgrade my tent to a Firefly. I really do love this tent, it’s perfect for my needs. My favorite features are the quick setup, low cost to weight ratio, roomy interior, and the larger vestibule with convertibility to an awning. Thanks for your review!
Appreciate it! Yeah, I love this tent. Thanks for watching the review. Crow✌️
Wow! that's a great tent. I'm picky and this one ...I like it. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for sharing! :)
Appreciate it! Yeah, it is a beautiful design. Really good features. Crow🙏
Nice review, Crow. Looks like a great tent.
Thanks John. Yeah, it’s is a great tent. I wish it came in Dyneema. But, I really love the design. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️
The wife and I saw lightheart gear booth at Trail days in Damascus, Va. We like the tents they had on display there. Duo was the one I’m interested in. Thanks for demonstrating the tent. Loved it.
Have fun for us. ❤
Appreciate it Eric! I love this tent. Appreciate you watching the review. Crow✌️
Awesome review on this tent. If I have go back to tent camping I will definitely get one of these tents. Hammock camping all the way for me. lol 😆
I hear ya! A lot of my friends say hammock camping is the way to go. I need to try it again. I think I didn’t like it when I tried it Becuase I had a 10 foot hammock. I need to get a 11 foot hammock and it will be more comfortable. Thanks for watching this review. Crow✌️
Wow absolutely fantastic and unique design. I love the poles out of the way, big floor and awning. Tarptent are very unique, I have the single Rainbow. I got it partially because the 45 inch wide floor makes the tent a 1-1/2 person tent like you mentioned here. Awning can be great for not only venting but changing or cooking in a drizzle. If the make a Dyneema one I really might bust out the wallet. Could be a great lite duty winter tent too.
Excellent points! Yeah, this thing is amazing. Appreciate you watching it. I do like the Tarptents designs as well. Crow✌️
Awesome run through Crow! 🤙 Skyscape Trekker has a similar design and weight. For some reason I never thought about the micro adjustment of the poles when they're inside the tent but that's amazing 👌
Thanks Dave. Yeah, I love this design. I wish they had a Dyneema option. But, it is a very spacious tent and I love the porch mode of the vestibule. Crow✌️
Excellent gear review my friend. I especially like that they are making it in camo. 👍🏼
Thanks! Oh yeah…that camo is nice. Love the color. Crow✌️
Wow! What a cool tent! Love the old school woodland camo. Takes me back! My wife is getting ready to be mad😂
😂😂😂✌️
Very well thought out tent, thanks for the review Crow!
Appreciate you watching it. Great tent design. I really like it. Crow✌️
Good review as always. Nice design features. Thanks Crow.
Thanks my friend. I enjoyed making this. Crow✌️
Pretty cool tent! Thanks for showing Crow✌
You are very kind! Thanks for watching it. Amazing tent. ✌️
Always love me a tent video! Also love unique designs like the Durston and this one. I would love that extra space above your head in that little triangle. I would stick my Cascade Wild Table and my Opolar fan up there. Maybe even a small heater in the winter. Great job showing off the features Crow!!
Thanks my friend. It really is a great tent. Crow✌️
Excellent review, John Brad. I've been aware of light heart gear for many years.
It’s a great tent John. I love their design and features. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️
Enjoyed the review. I've used the Six Moons Design Skyscape Trekker for 10 years (~29 oz, seam sealed). Very similar design. I replaced the original spreader bar with pex tubing, such as the LHG Firefly has. I backpack NW Wyoming in shoulder season. Absolute bomber in high wind, rain and hail in exposed locations above tree line. The one difficulty is the single panel: condensation and sag under snow/rain/ice load. That's caused the infamous wet sleeping bag issue. Condensation on the single wall also shakes loose inside the tent (inside mist/rain) in heavy or sustained rain. Can't wake often enough to wipe it down. When temps go below freezing in early morning, expect ice inside the tent. That's not fun, especially with Raynaud's.
Searched long and hard for a double wall, lightweight trekking-pole tent that wouldn't have these problems. Unfortunately, even the newest, most popular dw trekking-pole tents have narrow (28-32") widths. They do have raised ends though. the LHG Firefly looks really interesting, just wish it didn't have that single-wall. But, it does have the top vent, so perhaps helps with condensation. I'll be interested to see reports on how the sil-ny handles snow and ice loads vs sil-poly. Looks like it can be pitched lower for serious storms too. Any attachment points for additional guy-outs? Heard a report that the So-long got blown down in heavy winds. Of course, that could have been staking conditions. I've had sideways snow and sleet in September. Hail is almost guaranteed so locking down is important.
Excellent comment and points. I haven’t used this tent in any conditions like Wyoming or sleet, snow. I have only used it in rain storms. I haven’t really used it in high winds yet. I am very impressed with this tent. The side vestibule raised is my favorite part. With that vestibule pitched high, I have had no issues with condensation. However, I hear ya on the single wall. That could be an issue in the conditions you have described. All in all, I really like this tent. Thanks for watching the review and the excellent comment. Crow✌️
Great review! I have never heard of this company but did check them out, they have an impressive selection. @ $315 and 29 oz this is a steal!
Thanks so much. Ithink so as well! I really love the design. Crow✌️
Your gear reviews are always so thorough and well done. 🦑
Thanks Keith. Appreciate it my friend. ✌️
Yeah this is a great little company - Thanks for for getting my neighbors name out, I don't think a lot of folks are familiar.
That’s right, they are in your neck of the woods. Great company. I love this tent. Crow✌️
Definitely an interesting looking tent. I like that porch mode and being able to open it all up when it’s warmer or for star gazing is nice. Love that you can get it in camo. Kinda makes me wish I was in the market for a tent but I’m sure I’d get “the look” from my wife if I bought another tent 😜
😂😂😂 Yeah, my wife does the same thing. She is like…what else do you need…don’t you have enough backpacking stuff. The answer is no…I don’t. 😂✌️
Awesome review for a tent that doesn't have a lot of reviews. I like the design of this and the SMD Trekker quite a bit. I'm thinking about one of these for an AT thru hike. I like the simplicity of setup and the ability to ventilate versus a single wall tent. I feel like the awning feature would be great for ventilation during a rain. Did you think the lack of ventilation in the foot box area would be an problem? And do you think this tent would hold up to 100 plus pitches of a thru hike?
I have been extremely impressed with this tent. Yeah, I think it will hold up well. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️
I like that the poles are on the inside. Less likely that critters will be chewing on the handles.
😂✌️ I really like that vestibule pole to create a porch mode. Great tent. Thanks for watching it Doc. Crow
I’ve been using LightHeart Gear’s SoLong tent for several years and it has held up very well. It is lightweight, stays dry on the inside and is very stable in any kind of weather. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a great tent.
Thanks for watching it Russ. Sounds like the SoLong is equally impressive. Appreciate your comment. Crow✌️
The roomy interior looks really nice. Not crazy about the porch, though. But I'm one of those people that likes complete shut in privacy. The camo makes it a stealthy.
Thanks for watching it. Yeah, I love the camo. I have always wanted a camo tent. 🙏
When would you use this vs. your Zpacks tents? Great review!
I use it to change things up. It is darker inside that the Zpacks tents and I love the design. Crow✌️
@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING didn’t realize I replied to the other persons comment accidentally. I just purchased the silpoly one a month ago. My plan was to use the firefly on 2-3 day trips and my duplex zip on longer 3+day- high mileage trips. With the exception of windy/foul weather, the LHG does seem more sturdy to withstand nastier weather.
Yes it is an interesting design...
I have one of LHG’s Duo tent. I like it except that the ridgeline is so darn narrow! And the ridgeline seam pulled apart a little bit.
Ouch. Good to know. That is definitely concerning about the seam pulling apart. Thanks for your comment. Crow✌️
I noticed on their website, they ask if you want seam sealing or not. Necessary?
Good question. I think so. I would recommend Sean sealing it. I tried myself and I didn’t do a great job. I think it is worth it. Just for peace of mind. Crow✌️
Interesting design. Kind of reminds me of Six Moon Designs Skyscape but with a different rain fly.
Yeah, I absolutely love this tent. It is amazing. Tested it in an amazing rain storm. Worked great. Love the porch mode. Thanks! 🙏
That porch mode is killer. Sorry if you said it before, but how tall are you?
Im 5’11”
@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING ah ok, that’s hella lot of room then.
Yeah. It is a great tent. Love the design. ✌️
I have been using the firefly since 2019. It would be a perfect tent if they offered it in dyneema.
I agree. I wish they had it in Dyneema. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️
You know people complain about Silnylon sagging when it rains. Well both your trekking poles are on the inside. It’s not a big deal to adjust them from the inside of your tent.
I agree Steve. Yeah, this design is amazing. I am really liking the porch mode of the vestibule as well. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️
Nice review but I like that hat. ✅
😂✌️ Thanks my friend.
How windproof is this tent?
I think is it very windproof. The design, with the trekking poles inside, really creates a sturdy setup. Thanks for watching. Crow✌️
It's heavy. And your boots hit the wall laying down and you aren't even on a pad. No idea how tall you are since you never say. I dunno... looks over-engineered to me.
Thanks for watching the review. Crow✌️
29 Ounces is heavy?
@@lclaypool20 It's 29oz without stakes and no seam sealing.
@@vancey6072 what’s a lighter, better option that has this much room? I’m 6’2” and most backpacking tents I’ve looked at don’t have enough space for someone my height. Add a sleeping pad and quilt and things can get tight.
@@lclaypool20 Zpacks Duplex at under 20oz. I'm 6'-3", 200lbs and have no issues. They have different versions with zippers and magnet toggles but I prefer the simplicity of the plain Duplex with minimum failure points.