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Solar Event 2

Name: Solar Event 2
Brand: Terra Nova
SKU: TSE2001
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£790.00

Introducing the Solar Event 2, a brand-new addition to Terra Nova’s range for SS25. This lightweight 2-person tent offers a spacious interior, a new inner pitch-first design, and enhanced weather resilience with a Triplex™ flysheet. Designed for backpackers and hikers, it balances low weight(1.43kg max) with great practical features, making it a versatile choice for 3-season adventures.

DAC Poles

DAC Green Anodizing Poles

Solution Dyed

Recycled Materials

PFC-Free Flysheet and Inner

Triple Ripstop

DAC Poles

DAC Green Anodizing Poles

Solution Dyed

Recycled Materials

PFC-Free Flysheet and Inner

Triple Ripstop

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Solar Event 2

Spacious. Lightweight. Built for Adventure.

New for SS25, the Solar Event 2 is designed for trekkers, long-distance hikers, and adventurers who need a lightweight yet spacious shelter. Engineered for comfort and performance, it features a newinner pitch-first design, making it more versatile..The tent’s triple ripstop flysheet fabric enhances stability in harsh weather, while the recycled, PFC-free, and solution-dyed materials deliver sustainability without compromising durability. With a max weight of just 1.47kg and a packed size of 48cm x 17cm, it’s light and compact enough for fast-paced treks and multi-day expeditions.Designed for practicality on the trail, the Solar Event 2 features two side-entry doors and dual porches, offering easy access and ample storage for gear. Front and rear fly hoods improve airflow and ventilation, while the tent’s stable, aerodynamic shape ensures reliable performance in poorweather

New inner pitch-first design — offers enhanced versatility.
Triplex™ flysheet fabric — improved strength and durability.
PFC-free, recycled, and solution-dyed materials — sustainable and high-performance.
Lightweight and spacious — with a comfortable 2-person interior.
Trekking pole compatibility — for added structural stability in challenging conditions.
FASTPACK and Pitchlite ready — offering multiple weight-saving configurations.
Dual side doors and porches — for easy access and expanded gear storage.
Flexible ventilation — flysheet doors and hoods to regulate airflow.

For added versatility, it’s compatible with Terra Nova’s FASTPACK and Pitchlite Systems, allowing for a customised setup based on conditions and weight requirements. The option to add trekking poles provides additional structural support, making the Solar Event 2 an adaptable, high-performance shelter.

Sleeps

Season

3-Season

Max Weight

1.47kg

Min Weight

1.39kg

Packed Size

48cm x 17

Flysheet Marterial

Triplex ™ / PU Recycled PFC FREE SOLUTION DYED (3m HH)

Inner Material

20d N6 RIPSTOP Recycled PFC FREE

Groundsheet Material

20d N6 RIPSTOP Recycled Si / PU PFC FREE (3m HH)

Poles

8.7mm DAC NFL

Pegs

12 x 5.6g alloy pegs

Guylines

5x Dyneema Reflective

Doors

2 side - entry

Inner Dimensions

Length: 220cm, Width: 130cm max, Height: 97cm, Porch Width (each side): 68cm

Solar Event 2 - Pitching Instructions

Sustainability & Guarantee:

The Solar Event 2 is crafted with recycled, solution dyedand PFC-free fabrics, reinforcing Terra Nova’s commitment to sustainability. The solution-dyed flysheet reduces water and energy consumption during the manufacturing process,and enhancing durability.

All Terra Nova tents come with a lifetime guarantee on materials and craftsmanship, plus a 2-year alloy no quibble pole replacement guarantee for added peace of mind

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The fells, forests, and mountains we call home for the night deserve the same respect we’d show our own.

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✅ Respect land ownership
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Let’s keep these places wild—for everyone who follows.

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