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 essence of high living – Julie-Ann Clyma on top of a ‘water tower’.
The mountain environment and native people are not just an interesting ethnic backdrop to our adventures. Mountains are literally the world’s water towers, and like rainforests and oceans, we cannot afford to ignore our impact on these fragile ecosystems.
Success! The Karakoram 8000 project Micro-hydro brings heat and light to Mango.
The 1993 British K2 Expedition was the culmination of a two-year project which, apart from climbing, had as its aim making a positive impact on the mountain environment and local people. With support from Eastern Electricity, the expedition oversaw the installation of micro hydroelectricity systems in two mountain villages. These systems were requested by the villages that are working with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) development charity. The technology is simple and is manufactured locally. In Hoto and Mango ( total population 500), it is being used for lighting and water heating. This reduces dependence on firewood, which reduces smoky living conditions (chest and eye infections are endemic), saves labour time and has a beneficial impact on the environment.
” Hit by an avalanche – I was sure the poles were broken but once Julie-Ann and I dug it out the tentjust sprang back into shape.”
Camp 2, K2 , – high Summer
The expedition arrived at base camp on June 30 th and made very rapid progress on K2. On the very first foray onto the southeast (or Abruzzi) ridge, Victor Saunders and Alan Hinkes carried a tent to around 6500 m. This progress was continued with Julie-Ann Clyma and Roger Payne establishing camps at 6180m and then 6740m.Despite a prolonged period of bad weather, several forays were made on the lower part of the mountain. Because of very strong winds, it was not possible to climb above camp 2 until July 30th, when a snow cave was established at 7350m. The team also carried tents and sufficient food and fuel to establish the final camp at around 8000 m.
Room at the top, with a spectacular view of the glacier.
Strong winds and daily snowfall kept the team in base camp until August 13th, when the weather seemed to be clearing. After setting off from the base, the fine weather lasted less than 18 hours, and the team became trapped in very high winds at Camp 2. On August 19th, and in very strong winds, the team set off for Camp 3. Arriving there, they found extreme avalanche conditions and their snow cave buried under at least six feet of fresh snow. Lucky to retrieve their equipment, they descended in darkness to camp 2 and cleared the mountain on the 20th. The performance of the Wild Country tents on K2 was exceptional in every respect. Camp 2 on the Abruzzi spur was frequently battered by enormous winds and reduced to a tent graveyard with torn remains and broken poles everywhere. Only the Quasars we had pitched stood firm for the six weeks we had them at Camp 2.
“Mountain travellers can try to ensure apositive impact on the destination area. It is in our gift to care for our most beautiful places and bring to the people who share them with us, our helpin return for theirs.”
Photographer: Julie -Ann Clyma
The excellent design of the tents meant that we not only survived the worst weather K2 could throw at us, but we were also able to do so comfortably. At the end of the trip, despite being heavily iced into the tent platforms, we took great care to dig the tents out and, along with all our other equipment, carry them off the mountain.
