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.
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.
Products with this icon are compatible with the PitchLite system, enabling flysheet‑only pitching for fast, lightweight shelter deployment.
Features an adjustable toggle system that allows you to tailor the porch size to suit alternating situations and storage needs.
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.
4‑way stretch waterproof fabric offering complete weather protection with enhanced flexibility, comfort, and freedom of movement
Engineered for the Elements
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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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.
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.
The debate between Inner Pitch vs. Outer Pitch tents has divided the opinions of wild campers for years. Where some favour outer pitch for its ease of set up in harsh conditions, others appreciate the unique advantages of inner pitch tents with their taut inner sections contributing to stability and modular set up which allows for adjustable pitching. Both styles offer benefits suited to different camping conditions.
Despite these divided opinions, we are here to demonstrate the effectiveness and benefits of inner pitch first tents, as well as checking out some of our favourite styles and why they are a great addition to your wild camping setup.
But first, you need to make sure you pick the perfect tent for you and the adventures you will be going on.
When it comes to purchasing your perfect tent, you must consider a series of variable before choosing your tent. For example: weight, how much weight are you comfortable carrying, pack size, durability and seasonality, the conditions you want to camp in. Once this has been decided, you can then begin to decide whether you want an inner pitch or outer pitch first tent. If you are going winter camping, you will want to opt for a 4-season model. You can check out our previous blog on 4-season tents here. We have a great selection of 3/4 season inner pitch first tents that are ideal for every type of adventure. From expedition tents like the Quasar or the Solar Photon 2 which is considerably lighter and more suitable for 3-season conditions.
Let’s go back to inner pitch first tents. An inner pitch first tent refers to the setup of the tent where the inner (your sleeping compartment) is erected first before attaching the flysheet. Often, this pitch allows for maximised space inside your tent and a sturdier pitch.
Our inner-first pitching tents maximise internal space by tensioning the inner tent before the flysheet is added, meaning the inner tent is taught and excess fabric is not left to flap about in the wind, which is very noisy and not ideal after a long day of hiking.
Additionally, inner pitch designs generally feel roomier compared to outer pitch first. And even in harsh, expedition conditions, inner-pitch first models can offer several benefits. Inner pitch can ensure enhanced stability due to its precise tensioning. Both the inner and the fly has adjustable tension, whereas outer pitch tents only offer adjustability on the flysheet, with less or no option for adjustability on the flysheet. Therefore, an inner pitch which allows you to adjust the tensioning on both the inner and flysheet is important as it adds to the overall strength of the tents structure.
Another benefit of inner pitch first tents is their improved ventilation. This can be achieved because the inner can have its mesh panels exposed which allows for better airflow and reduced condensation. In the summer months, you also have the option to leave the flysheet at home, leaving the mesh panels completely exposed allowing for complete ventilation. Not only does this stop the midges getting in, but also can reduce your pack size for summer camps.
Inner tents can also be incredibly useful in emergencies, making them ideal for challenging environments as they serve as rapid, temporary shelters.
But what if it rains? Another question we get asked is how an inner pitch tent will fair in the rain. Whilst you wouldn’t use the inner tent without the flysheet in rainy conditions, it’s worth noting that our inner tent fabric is treated with a water repellent, so this will help water bead off and not absorb water immediately. Therefore, you can quickly get your pitch set up without the inner getting completely drenched!
When deciding on a tent for your next camping adventure, we highly recommend checking out inner pitch first models! They have plenty of benefits such as great ventilation, fully adjustable sections, larger sleeping compartments as well as having the option to reduce pack size in the warmer months, making them an ideal ‘home away from home’ for any upcoming camping adventures!
