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Olive-green dome backpacking tent with a taut rainfly, small front vestibule and yellow guy lines staked out, shown on a white background.
Low-profile olive-green dome tent with taut yellow guy lines, sloping vestibules at each end and coloured tension straps, shown against a white background.
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Dark green dome camping tent pitched with yellow guy lines and pegs, front door partially open to show a mesh inner compartment, isolated on a white background.
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Schematic side and top views of a two-person tent in grey showing pole layout, two sleeping positions and labelled measurements: overall length 361 cm, central sleeping area 217 cm with 72 cm vestibules each side, internal height 105 cm, inner width 136 cm and vestibule depth 65 cm.
  1. Olive-green dome tent with a covered front vestibule partially open to reveal the inner mesh door, secured with taut guy lines and coloured tensioners on a white background.
  2. Green dome tent pitched on a snowy rocky high-altitude plain with expansive snow-covered jagged mountain peaks and glaciers beneath a clear deep-blue sky.
  3. A glowing lime-green tent secured with small rocks on a rocky cliff ledge, overlooking steep, serrated mountain ridges and a sea of low clouds beneath a dim, cloud-streaked sky.
  4. Person crouched securing a dark teal camping tent on a windswept grassy mountain ridge, with layered blue-grey peaks receding into the distance and a large overcast cloud overhead.
  5. Olive-green dome backpacking tent with a taut rainfly, small front vestibule and yellow guy lines staked out, shown on a white background.
  6. Low-profile olive-green dome tent with taut yellow guy lines, sloping vestibules at each end and coloured tension straps, shown against a white background.
  7. Dark olive two-person dome tent with an extended front vestibule and black rainfly, secured by yellow guylines and visible blue and red guy attachments, shown on a white background.
  8. Dark green dome camping tent pitched with yellow guy lines and pegs, front door partially open to show a mesh inner compartment, isolated on a white background.
  9. Lightweight two-person dome tent with white mesh body and a black zippered front panel, supported by blue and red curved poles and anchored by coloured guy lines on a white background.
  10. Compressed black cylindrical roll labelled QUASAR with Terra Nova logo, displayed on a white background with red arrows showing dimensions 47 cm long and 18 cm high.
  11. Schematic side and top views of a two-person tent in grey showing pole layout, two sleeping positions and labelled measurements: overall length 361 cm, central sleeping area 217 cm with 72 cm vestibules each side, internal height 105 cm, inner width 136 cm and vestibule depth 65 cm.

Quasar Tent

(5 customer reviews)

£900.00

The Quasar has been the benchmark for four-season expedition tents for over 40 years, and the latest update continues its legacy. This fully geodesic, high-strength shelter is designed for extreme conditions, offering unparalleled stability, durability, and all-weather protection. Weighing 3.36kg at maximum and 2.92kg at minimum, it is built for serious mountaineers, polar explorers, and all-season adventurers.The Quasar is stronger, more sustainable, and as expedition-ready as ever

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SKU: TQ001 Categories: , Tag: Brand: Range:
Pitching Instructions
Sleeps
2
Season Rating
4 Season
Max Weight
3360 g
Min Weight
2920 g
Packed Size
47cm x 18cm

Quasar

Legendary Strength. Four-Season Expedition Performance.

The Quasar has earned its reputation as one of the most dependable four-season expedition tents in the world, trusted by mountaineers and extreme-weather adventurers for over four decades. Its fully geodesic structure delivers exceptional stability, ensuring the tent remains secure in high winds, deep snow, and unpredictable winter conditions. The dual-door design with front and rear porches allows for flexible access and ample storage, making it an ideal choice for two-person teams tackling extreme environments.For 2025, the Quasar has been updated to be completely PFC-free, aligning with Terra Nova’s commitment to sustainable performance. The recycled inner and groundsheet fabrics further enhance its eco-friendly credentials, without compromising on durability.The flysheet is made from a high-performance 30D nylon with a 5,000mm hydrostatic head, while the 70D PU-coated recycled groundsheet provides an impressive 10,000mm hydrostatic head, ensuring full waterproof protection in the harshest conditions.The 9.5mm TN Reflex poles offer a superior strength-to-weight ratio, enhancing the tent’s ability to withstand heavy snow loads and extreme weather. With an inner length of 210cm and a width of136cm, the Quasar provides a comfortable and secure space for two people, with generous headroom of 105cm. The 72cm porches at both ends ensure that gear storage and cooking arrangements remain practical, even in extreme conditions.With a packed size of just 47cm x 18cm, the Quasar remains compact enough for demanding expeditions while providing the robustness required for remote, high-altitude, or arctic adventures.

  • Fully geodesic structure – designed for extreme four-season conditions
  • Updated for 2025 with a completely PFC-free design
  • Recycled inner and groundsheet fabrics – for enhanced sustainability
  • 9.5mm TN Reflex poles – offering superior strength for high-altitude and polar expeditions
  • Dual-door design with front and rear porches – ensuring flexibility and ample storage
  • Highly waterproof, with a 5,000mm HH flysheet and 10,000mm HH groundsheet
  • Trail Gear Hall of Fame inductee – proving its long-standing reputation in extreme environments

A true expedition workhorse, trusted by elite adventurers across the globe.

 

We recommend using a footprint that sits under the groundsheet and porch area to help prolong the life of your tent.

Details

Weight 3600 g
Dimensions 47 × 18 cm
Sleeps

2
Season Rating

4 Season
Packed Size

47cm x 18cm
Pitched Size

217cm x 136cm x 105cm
Max Weight (g)

3360
Min Weight (g)

2920
Weight Class

Heavy Duty
Flysheet Material

30D Nylon 66 Ripstop Silicone/Polyurethane PFC-Free
Flysheet Hydrostatic Head

5000mm HH
Inner Material

20d N6 RIPSTOP Recycled PFC FREE WR
Groundsheet Material

70D Nylon 6 Plain Recycled Polyurethane PFC-Free Water Repellent
Groundsheet Hydrostatic Head

10000mm HH
Number of Poles

4
Pole Material

9.5mm TN Reflex
Number of Pegs

18
Pegs Material

Terra Firma Pegs (13g)
Number of Guylines

6
Guylines Material

Dyneema Reflective
Pitch Type

Inner Pitch First
Doors

2
Porches

2

5 reviews for Quasar Tent

  1. 4.8
    (5 customer reviews)
    100% of customers recommend this product.
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  2. Hugh Mainwaring –

    I bought my Quasar in 1987 aged 15, some 37 years ago, from High Sports in Shrewsbury (*No longer in business). Where my Quasar has not been. Anyway am here looking for a new one for my 21 year old son. You’ll not find a more durable tent. I consider it to be lightweight, and spacious.

    0 of 0 found this review helpful

  3. Richard Parry –

    My new one isn’t a patch on the first one I bought in 1995.
    The 1995 version had a neoprene coated nylon groundsheet which was far more durable than the current model. Having said that the current one, despite being made in China (and not British made like the earlier versions) has stood up to some bad weather in remote locations and has not let me down yet. I have no doubt it will not be as durable as the earlier models form the 80’s and early 90’s, but the groundsheet is very thin and always needs a footprint or something more substantial underneath it.

    0 of 0 found this review helpful

  4. Alun –

    Bought mine in the late 1980’s. It’s on its second set of poles. Camping on stony ground has required patching the floor with bike puncture patches. The midge screen has a few holes too. An outstanding bit of kit showing its age these days. Last used in Glen Brittle campsite in May.

    0 of 0 found this review helpful

  5. Julian Desert –

    As a mountain walker and sea kayaker, I can confidently say that few pieces of equipment have withstood the test of time and nature as remarkably as my trusty 1985 Quasar tent. The outstanding quality and durability of these tents continue to amaze me. Over the years, my Quasar tent has proven itself time and again, and even in July 2023, during my expedition to the Isles of Scilly, it braved force 5 winds, gusting up to 7, and heavy rainfall without a hitch. This tent has traveled with me across the globe, from the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand to the diverse climates of hot French summers and chilling sub-zero temperatures in Snowdonia.

    As a sea kayaker, I appreciate the importance of minimizing weight, volume, and pole size to optimize space in my kayak. However, when it comes to wild camping on exposed beaches, I have learned that compromising on these aspects is well worth it because my Quasar tent has proven time and again that it will protect me, no matter the conditions. Even on challenging and unforgiving terrain, like pebbly or rocky grounds, the sewn-in groundsheet has demonstrated surprising robustness, though I do take extra precautions by using another protective layer when possible.

    The new model of the Quasar tent retains its classic 4-pole design, which, when attached to the inner tent’s eyelets, allows it to be freestanding. This ingenious feature enables easy adjustments to ensure a perfect base position. Setting up the tent is a breeze with just a few pegs and the fly.

    I recommend the Quasar whenever someone wants a true expedition tent that will withstand very high winds and rain.

    0 of 0 found this review helpful

  6. George Shaw –

    As an expedition sea kayak guide I’ve tried a lots of tents over the last 15 years, and been in some interesting weather situations around the world,

    As paddlers we have space to carry a suitable size tent within the kayak, I unpacked the tent and put into 3 different dry bags for ease of loading into the kayak, generally unless we are in a warmer climate, I’m in my drysuit, The quasar has 2 good size porches for kit, which was perfect for fitting my paddling kit in when not in use, and still allowing me to use the other door to get in and out,

    Very easy and quick to put up, plus a great footprint, which covers the base of the tent and carries through to the 2 porches,

    Looks great also, I couldn’t stop looking at the tent from all angles, felt like a new kayak or car very happy with the styling
    I’m 6.2 and 95kg and felt like I had plenty of room within the tent, plus the added space could easily accommodate another large person

    My first outing was in Scotland April 2023 Outer Hebredies, the weather was interesting, cyclonic weather system which meant we had calm weather one minute then gale force winds and heavy rain the next,
    So my new Quaser experienced 35-40mph winds plus some heavy rain down pours, happy to say the tent took the conditions well, no problem

    0 of 0 found this review helpful
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