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 remote and primordial Likouala Swamps of the Congo Basin cover an area of some 63,000 square kilometres. Home to the little-known Babinga Pygmies and a wealth of exotic fauna and flora, the difficulty of penetrating the swamps has protected the wildlife and people from mainstream twentieth-century developments.”
Curved poles and waterproof canopies! Photographer: Bridget Wedderburn
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In 1991–92, and again in 1994, a group of naturalists and filmmakers went out to record the lives and myths of the Ba-Benjele and Ba-Ngombe pygmies of the Sangha region. Based in the middle of the northern Congo rainforest, the teams searched for explanations to some of the continuing myths that inform the lives of the pygmies—myths that stem from the nature of their lives interwoven, as they are, with the habitat of the rainforest.
Naturalists visiting the swamps have identified and recorded twenty-four different species of mammals, the most prevalent being primates, including a significant population of lowland gorillas. Among the large cats, the panther seems the most numerous, while four different species of crocodile have been identified.
Into these constantly damp, dark, and humid conditions, the film crew took six Heavy Duty Hyperspace tents which were to serve as homes, refuges, and equipment stores. The main enemies were to be the termite population, capable of chewing through almost any known fabric, the ubiquitous mosquitoes, and the incredible humidity.
An early test report noted that:
“The tents withstood considerable wear and tear in transit through dense jungle and remained intact and undamaged despite being torn at by thorny vines. No leakage was experienced after heavy and sustained tropical storms, and no fungus appeared on any of the equipment after one month in constantly damp and humid conditions (humidity at 85%).”
The tents are still out there, having been pitched almost continuously since January. November’s report notes that:
“There have been many logistical problems. We have had two lenses stolen in transit, one tripod failed to arrive with the two tonnes of excess baggage, our first camera exploded, the gorillas are constantly on the move making filming impossible, one cameraman went down with malaria, and the internal airline is on strike. However, the tents have been great. Hope to give you another update soon.”
