Superlight Tents

30/10/2023

by Nikos Mitsakis

Looking for how to reduce the weight of the tent in half this summer? A tent with feather weight is what you are looking for.

FOR BUY

Consider the following options:

>> Choose a "conventional" ultra-lightweight tent if you want the easiest way to cut weight without sacrificing comfort. These designs are shown and operate pretty much as the standard tents, but have less weight and greater cost.Models of two persons in this category typically weigh 1.4-1.8 kg and costing 220-300 euros.

A: Small plastic clips for reinforcements not simply connecting body of the scene with reinforcements - also connecting the portions of reinforcements between them (and not only in the joints), thus reducing the total load.

B: Select the new material has hollow core (hollow-core) or double-twist fabric (double-twisted) for low weight with maximum durability. The Silnylon cuts even more grams, while materials such as spinnaker cloth and cuben fiber is strictly lighter - although spicily price and less durable.

C: Some reinforcements variable diameter taper from the top to the ground to save weight, to have a steeper slope the sides of the stage and to maintain stability.

•The belly button with a tap allows reinforcements to rotate, giving designers the ability to produce a variety of scenes shapes.
•The visor clips may connect the reinforcements at many angles, even at 90 degrees.
•Select scene with hubs (connections which allow the combination of short and long sections) for more living space and up to 25% less weight.

>> The real fanatics directed to projects that use structures that save weight -as the tents erected by hiking baton-, and high-tech materials to even fall at 700 grams. for a tent for two people. These models cost much conventional ultralight tents, but are usually less durable, less stable in bad weather and require training to successfully erected.

>> In both categories the nonfreestanding models (ie those who do not stand without stakes) offer better ratio space / weight, while the freestanding models are easier in their setup - especially on difficult surfaces such as gravel or sand.

>> Make small concessions in the area. If a tent is extended in one dimension, it cuts elsewhere to compensate. Use your body type as a guide: the tall choose a longer design with more narrow base, while more short and wide campers choose less length and more space in the region of the elbow or head.

>> In the single wall models, in which the body of the scene is waterproof, saves considerable weight, but suffer from moisture condensation problems. The double wall tents behave better in wet weather.

USE

The tents with feather weight require special care when erected. Below given are some tips for using them:

>> Reduce condensation (the drawback of single-wall tents) erecting it under a tree and not an open point. Let the vestibules and the vents completely open for maximum ventilation.

>> Set back from natural windbreaks, as bushes or rocks, and place the angle to the wind.

>> Protect the floor of the tent making sure to carefully remove sharp sticks, stones and other debris from the point - and always use a plastic cover underneath.

>> Air conditions, when setting up a tent which uses as supports hiking sticks, secure first all angles with stones on the poles. After quickly integrate the reinforcements and place stakes on all turnbuckles.

>> Mark the reinforcements (eg with tape) so that you can quickly adjust the length hiking in length for setting up the tent.

REPAIR

>> The Silnylon requires thermal seams to ensure water resistance of the (n factory film seams are not bonded to the silicone).

>> Carry a light repair kit bag with zipper: a small tube of Seam Grip, an underwire section and some mending tape pieces.

DECODE NUMBERS

Manufacturers indicate the weight of the stage in various ways. When you compare tents, the minimum weight gives the most reasonable number.

>> Minimum weight: only the body, the reinforcements and the cover - not the stakes, tensioners, the plastic material coming off the stage and the bag of storage.

>> Packaged weight: what is sold together with the scene.

>> Pitchlight / fastpitch weight: only the cover, the reinforcements and the base plastic.

source: magazine Climbing / http://www.anevenontas.gr/articles/drpro/1671-yper-elafries-skhnes