Extremely Lightweight Elite is constructed from a 20D nylon base as well as 20D Nylon ripstops, keeping the fabric lightweight & durable.
Enhanced Durability Not only do the 20D nylon ripstops enhance tear resistance, but nylon offers an impressive tensile strength for the weight.
3-4 Season Protection Thanks to it’s 4000mm Hydrostatic Head, silicone coating and taped seams – Elite will comfortably keep you sheltered across all seasons, whether it’s dry and cold or sustained wet conditions.
Providing a level of thermal protection without the bulk
Engineered to be breathable whilst still offering a level of thermal protection.
The single layer, heat-retentive design allows for greater dexterity - making thermal items adaptable across multiple winter sports and outdoor activities.
Packable
High performance whilst being compact and stowable
Products designed to compress down and stow away when you don't need them, and deploy at a moments notice for when you do.
Using packable items reduces the need for a large pack, keeping you lighter on the trail and helping with marginal gains.
PitchLite
The lightest way to pitch a tent
Products with this icon are compatible with the PitchLite system, enabling flysheet‑only pitching for fast, lightweight shelter deployment.
Lighter pack weight
Smaller carry size
Maximised flysheet space
FlexiPorch
Variable configurations for better living solutions
Features an adjustable toggle system that allows you to tailor the porch size to suit alternating situations and storage needs.
Customisable living space
Stablises groundsheet walls
Maximise storage or living space
PoleLock
Add more stability in high wind environments
Products with this icon can be used with our PoleLock accessory, designed to add structural support to flysheet‑first pitching tunnels and non‑freestanding tents. Suitable for poles up to 9mm in diameter.
Additional Stability
Easier Pitching
Better Wind Protection
X-Dry Stretch
Waterproof, breathable, flexible
4‑way stretch waterproof fabric offering complete weather protection with enhanced flexibility, comfort, and freedom of movement
Engineered for the Elements
Waterproof & breathable membrane
Allows for greater dexterity
Retains warmth in cold, wet weather
From heavy downpours to freezing winds, X-Dry stretch ensures you stay perfectly dry and comfortably warm from the inside out
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DAC Green Anodized Poles
Eco-conscious engineering from the world leader in tent pole technology.
We exclusively feature DAC Green Anodized poles in our premium tent range to deliver world-class strength and weight savings with a radically reduced environmental footprint.
Material: Exclusive TH72M aluminum alloy, providing the highest strength-to-weight ratio in the industry.
Green Technology: The Anodising process completely eliminates nitric and phosphoric acids, utilizing a closed-loop water recycling system to protect both the environment and the craftspeople who build them.
Ultralight Design: Precision swaged at both ends to shed every unnecessary gram without compromising structural integrity.
The gold standard for performance and a sustainable future.
Ultra-lightweight flexibility. Trim weight. Go further.
Designed by our product specialists to offer ultimate versatility for fast-paced adventures, the FastPack system allows you to dramatically reduce your rucksack’s weight and bulk. By using a dedicated footprint in place of an inner tent, you transform your shelter into a high-performance, minimalist waterproof bivi-style setup.
Modular Weight Saving: Leave the inner tent at home when conditions permit to shave significant grams and volume from your pack.
Weatherproof Protection: The system utilises a footprint that covers the entire area under the flysheet, including the porch, providing a clean, dry sleeping area.
Structural Integrity: The footprint is precision-engineered to provide the essential tension and anchor points required for the poles, ensuring the tent remains stable and secure.
The tents were pitched beside a tarn on the broad crest of Flower Ridge. On arrival, we had dumped our sacks and swum in it, savouring the exquisite tingle of cold water on skin.
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“To reduce the weight on our backs, we had divided our time into three parts: a journey of seven days, a rest period, and a journey of eight days. The first week was something of an initiation; getting to know each other and learning the little tricks for keeping dry in the perpetually wet and cold weather. On the second journey, the mountains opened their arms to us and the sun shone.
We started from Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, site of a long-running battle between conservationists and the multi-national logging company MacMillan Bloedel over the fate of Clayoquot Sound. Dropped at the mouth of the Bedwell River, it dawned on us that we were now utterly alone. There was no way to go except into the wilderness, first along the river and then out over the watershed. It was an exhilarating prospect.
We spent our first night camped on shingle flats beside the river. It was a place obviously much frequented by elk, though we did not see them until later in the journey. We sat out late around a campfire before hoisting our food up into some trees out of the reach of bears. We had seen black bears the previous week and were to have several encounters in the days to come.
Wilderness Campsite, Lake Bedwell
From the camp, we could see up the valley to Big Interior Mountain, one of the highest summits in the Park, and one that we hoped to climb. In the meantime, a rough, muddy path took us steeply up through the first-growth forest to Bedwell Lake, straddling the watershed. Here, there is a Parks-maintained campsite, and there were a couple of other parties in residence. We took a day off from backpacking to make an ascent of Mount Tom Taylor—a long bushwhack, capped by an enjoyable scramble.
Moving on after two nights at Bedwell Lake, we camped again close to one of the small glaciers flowing down from Big Interior. The following day, three hours of rock scrambling and some cramponing brought us to the summit, where we gazed out over Strathcona, a wild, empty mountainscape of trees, rock, and myriad lakes and tarns stretching away in every direction. From here, we could see our route over the days to come: across Cream Lake, around Mount Septimus (to be bypassed with some heavy-duty bushwhacking), and up onto the long, sunlight arm of Flower Ridge.
