The ultralight Power Lizard from Vaude weighs less than 1.4kg which is an astonishing weight for a tent of this size.
The tent is quick and easy to pitch with one external hoop and two end poles. The flysheet and inner can be left attached for faster pitching time, which can be as low as 6 or 7 minutes if you really go for it.
Everything about the Power Lizard SUL 2-3p is pared back, the outer fabric is a featherweight 20D silicone coated Ripstop which although extremely thin and light has a hydrostatic head of 3000mm, the inner is an even thinner 15D micro ripstop, poles are DAC NFL featherlight, and pegs are whisper thin and limited in number. The tent floor has a slightly sturdier 40D ripstop fabric which was man enough to cope with a forest floor complete with protruding roots and branches on a recent wild camping trip.
The interior is easily spacious enough for two with enough headroom to comfortably sit up in, enough length (with some to spare) for a 6ft 2" tester, and a luxurious 75cm of width per person at the head of the tent when lying down. The single vestibule and entrance results in having to clamber over your partner to get into and out of the tent but this does presumably cut down on weight making it a reasonable compromise. The vestibule space is generous enough for a trekking backpack or for a spot of cooking and can be fully rolled back for stargazing at night.
There's a gear line on the inside for lights, clothing or whatever else you might want to hang from it and a few pockets for stashing overnight stuff in.
We had some concerns about the distance between the fly and inner as well as the overall stability of the Power Lizard when first pitching and it takes some careful adjustment of the guylines and inner adjustment points at the door and corners before being confident that the tent will withstand a battering from the elements. Once everything is tweaked the tent actually starts to feel very stable and is able to cope with fairly rough UK hill weather.
Overall, we were impressed with the weight, pack size, interior space and performance of the Power Lizard SUL 2-3p and would recommend it for weight conscious adventurers.
