FirstLight Tent: 3-Person 4-Season
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FirstLight Tent: 3-Person 4-Season
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- Lightweight 4-season tent suitable for alpine climbs and treks
- NanoShield fabric is water-resistant, breathable, and packable
- 3-person capacity pairs single door with mesh window for ventilation
- Two DAC Featherlite poles set up inside the tent for a tight fit
- Vestibule, footprint, and Sil-Net seam sealer sold separately
- Item #BLD00YU
This item is made with PFAS chemicals.
- Material
- [floor] 70D polyester [canopy] NanoShield
- Capacity
- 3
- Season
- 4
- Wall Type
- single
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- DAC Featherlite (2)
- Pole Attachment
- internal pole attachment
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Number of Vestibules
- 1, sold separately
- Ventilation
- [door, rear window] no-see-um mesh
- Interior Height
- 44in
- Floor Dimensions
- 82 x 58in
- Floor Space
- 33sq ft
- Packed Size
- 7 x 9in
- Trail Weight
- 3lb 7oz
- Packed Weight
- 4lb 1oz
- Recommended Use
- backpacking, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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3.5 based on 18 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 2, 2025
Cannot Fit 3
I purchased this tent on good faith that the advertised dimensions would be accurate. For the life of me I cannot get a measurement anywhere near 58” wide per the specs. It was closer to 52” wide and definitely will not fit 3 regular sleeping pads. The only way to fit 3 adults in this tent is to lie on your side and you can forget trying to move about without disturbing the person next to you. This would be a perfect alpine tent for 3 if it were actually 60” wide. It worked fine on Rainier for 2 people but we had to bring another tent for our 3rd person negating any weight savings. Bummer!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 17, 2025
Fully seam-sealed it - still
Fully seam-sealed it - still drips in the rain. Functional but fabric isn’t perfect. Mostly use in the dry southwest where it’s great
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 14, 2025
Buy something else
Not weather proof, not the lightest for the size and definitely not a 3 person tent. You can fit two normal sized people and one backpack in here. Very disappointing. Tent gets wet and holds onto moisture inside the tent even with door wide open all night. Easy to set up, but heavy for how much they charge, doesn’t pack down super well considering the price point. For the same price there are hundreds of other tents that wildly outperform the BD firstlight. I have tried all 4 seasons in this tent and always go back to my Seek Outside or Outdoor Vitals tents. Significantly better for the same price or less.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 12, 2025
Great Tent!
During a recent backcountry ski trip, I had the opportunity to evaluate the performance of my new Firstlight 3P tent. I was highly impressed with its ability to withstand wind speeds of 45 mph and heavy snowfall. However, I would award it a rating of five stars if it included a vestibule. The absence of a vestibule means that opening the door in inclement weather allows snow and rain to enter the tent, which constitutes the only design flaw I observed.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 1, 2025
I love the size and
I love the size and weight, is super light and small to carry on the backpack. The only problem I had was the condensation, even with the zipper a little bit open. But the rest is so good
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 4, 2024
Best revision to the original I tent from bibler
Compared to the original I tent from bibler, this tent has improved materials with the same architecture. Best 4 season and by weight EVER!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 25, 2024
Great tent
I have had the firstlight 2 person tent for years. I think it’s the best lightweight option for the money. I’m heading to Alaska soon so I got the 3 person to make room for some more gear. I am confident it will keep me dry.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 16, 2024
great tent but had to upgrade
really saw the benefit of this tent but needed the added waterproof capabilities the Hilight provides. Again great tent otherwise am in the process of returning and have ordered the new tent system.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 12, 2023
Wettest night in a tent
If you enjoy condensation in decent weather, and waking up to constant dripping if it rains this tent is for you! Easy set up, decent weight, but just can’t rely on it after waking up with all gear, boots etc soaked after bringing inside the tent to prevent just that.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 10, 2022
NOT FOUR SEASON
I took my boy on his first back pack trip using this tent and it rained. He never wants to go again now. We got very wet. Do not use this tent unless you know it's going to be good weather the entire time.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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