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.
On October 11 th 1994, Dr Charlie Hornsby and Dr Roddy Kirkwood became the 21st and 22nd Britons to reach the summit of Everest, accompanied by Sherpas Dorje and Dawa Temba. This field report from the Expedition leader, Dr Simon Currin, details some of the difficulties encountered during the trip.
On the summit of Everest
We commenced climbing during the last part of the monsoon season. Poor visibility, frequent snowfall, and avalanche danger delayed our arrival at Camp 2. In the last week of September, there was a period of windless weather and we ferried loads to the South Col, ready for a summit attempt on October 2nd. By October 3rd, very strong winds had arrived and long plumes of spindrift were seen blasting off the summit.
Prayer Flags at Base Camp
We moved up to the Col on October 5th but were greeted by very high winds. Much of our food and fuel cached there earlier had been blasted away by the wind into Tibet. Two Hyperspace tents were erected and occupied by eight people. The cramped conditions and extreme weather made the South Col an inhospitable place, and it was impossible to build any worthwhile windbreak. Some members tried sitting it out on the South Col, but in the end, we were forced to retreat to Camp 2.
A Hyperspace Inner at Camp 2
Drs. Kirkwood and Hornsby and the two Sherpas moved back to Camp 4 on October 10th and occupied the Hyperspaces again. They reached the summit on the next morning at 11:30, despite extremely strong winds on the summit ridge. During this time, the tents were exposed to the full ferocity of the weather from the day they were erected until, eight days later, they disintegrated after an exploding gas stove blew apart the flysheets! The prolonged monsoon and the premature arrival of the jet stream winds meant that only one other climber and two Sherpas were successful out of 13 expeditions Dr Simon Currin
As a result of the Expedition, an enormous amount of medical data was collected from all 75 members. All sixteen of the medical research projects were successfully completed, and 100,000 data points were collected. Much of the data is unique and should yield valuable information. The environmental team conducted a microbiological survey of water quality in the Khumbu Valley and developed a safe and efficient method for the disposal of human waste—a vital task in the fragile ecosystem. In addition, the Expedition has been extremely successful in its educational role, with books and courses on mountain medicine planned for 1995. There is also a planned medical clinic for the Sherpa village in Lukla.
