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TENTS
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What is EXOSKELETON?
Exoskeleton design puts strength where it belongs; on the outside of the tent. Poles slide through the rainfly, creating a taut, weatherproof shell that is roomy and quick to set up.
+ Quick to Set Up
+ Strong in All Conditions
+Limitless Versatility
Flexible Space: Canopy can be detached and
pushed back from the inside, creating a large
open space for stretching, sorting gear, or
playing cards.
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Traditional
EXOSKELETON |
- Set-up is quick and easy; slide poles through sleeves in rainfly and place stakes. Canopy is protected by rainfly through the entire process.
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SET-UP |
- Poles are attached to canopy during set up, canopy is exposed to weather until fly is in place, stakes are required to tension fly.
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- Fly and poles are taut, creating a strong, weatherproof shell on the exterior of the tent. Canopy is suspended from this structure.
- Guylines are connected directly to poles for maximum strength.
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STRENGTH |
- Canopy and poles create structure, fly is draped over outside. Fly is not secured to the tent structure and catches wind.
- Guylines are connected to the loose fly and do not provide strength to the pole and canopy structure.
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- Walls are steep and roof is arched, creating greater headroom and more usable floor space.
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SPACE |
- Walls are low angle, roof is peaked, offering less headroom and less usable floor space.
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- Fly can be set up without canopy, for an ultralight, weatherproof shelter. Canopy can also be pitched without fly in warm weather.
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VERSATILITY |
- Fly cannot be set up without canopy and pole structure, resulting in less versatility and fewer lightweight options.
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Tent Comparison
| MODEL |
CAPACITY |
SEASON |
SHELL WEIGHT |
MINIMUM WEIGHT |
PACKAGED WEIGHT |
AREA OF FLOOR |
AREA OF VESTIBULE |
MAX. HEIGHT |
PACKED SIZE |
SET-UP TIME |
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lbs. |
kg |
lbs. |
kg |
lbs. |
kg |
ft² |
m² |
ft² |
m² |
in. |
m |
in. |
m |
min. |
| Aries Mesh |
2 |
3 |
3.2 |
1.4 |
4.9 |
2.2 |
5.8 |
2.7 |
29 |
2.7 |
16 |
1.5 |
39 |
1.0 |
16 x 5 |
42 x 14 |
2 |
| Venus II |
2 |
4 |
4.4 |
2.0 |
6.1 |
2.8 |
7.0 |
3.2 |
30 |
2.8 |
25 |
2.3 |
41 |
1.05 |
17 x 6 |
42 x 15 |
2 |
| Sirius Extreme |
2-3 |
4 |
4.2 |
1.9 |
6.2 |
2.8 |
7.0 |
3.2 |
35 |
3.25 |
16 |
1.5 |
39 |
1.0 |
16 x 6 |
42 x 15 |
2 |
| Andromeda |
2-3 |
4 |
5.7 |
2.6 |
7.6 |
3.5 |
8.6 |
3.9 |
38 |
3.25 |
30 |
2.8 |
39 |
1.0 |
17 x 8 |
42 x 20 |
2 |
| Pegasus |
3-4 |
4 |
8.9 |
4.0 |
13.4 |
6.1 |
14.6 |
6.6 |
43 |
4.0 |
19 |
1.8 |
53 |
1.35 |
24 x 10 |
60 x 26 |
4 |
| Polaris |
2 |
4 |
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5.4 |
2.45 |
6.5 |
2.9 |
30 |
2.8 |
7.5 |
7.5 |
42 |
1.06 |
18 x 6 |
42 x 16 |
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