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New for 2010

2010 Sublite Sil


Very light at 24 ounces, the 2010 Sublite Sil offers generous improvements to sit up space, protected gear space, drip free entry, and ventilation.


New for 2009


Moment



Sleeps 1

Very light at 29 ounces, the Patent Pending Moment offers generous sit up space, sleeping area, and protected gear space. It sets up with two stakes in under 1 minute or completely free-standing with optional 7-ounce pole. Unobstructed and drip-free side entry.



Hogback

Sleeps 4

At just over 4 lbs, the Patent Pending Hogback is highly versatile, roomy, and double walled with mesh interior. The Hogback offers three season protection and sets up staked as shipped with a single arch pole.


Scarp 2

Sleeps 2

Highly versatile, roomy, double walled, and stormworthy at 3 1/4 lbs, the Patent Pending Scarp 2 offers three or four season protection. The Scarp 2 sets up staked or free-standing with optional crossing poles.

Available with mesh or solid wall interiors.



New for 2008

Scarp 1

Sleeps 1+

Highly versatile, roomy, double walled, and stormworthy at 2 3/4 lbs, the Patent Pending Scarp 1 offers four season protection. The Scarp 1 sets up staked for light 4-season or free-standing with crossing poles for heavy 4-season conditions.

 


Sublite Sil

Sleeps 1

Extremely light at just 21.5 ounces, the Sublite Sil enhances the water protection, venting, and views of the Sublite.


Sublite

Sleeps 1

Extremely light at just 18.5 ounces, the Sublite offers breathability, stability and dual trekking pole setup in under 2 minutes. Side entry and tiny 14" x 4" x 4" packed size.


 
 

New for 2006

Contrail



Sleeps 1+

Incredibly light at just 1 1/2 lbs, the Contrail offers simple one-pole setup in less than 90 seconds. No front guyline and tiny 14" x 4" x 4" packed size.

 


Rainbow



Sleeps 1-2

The patent pending Rainbow and Double Rainbow incorporate trekking poles at their base to become the world's first single-arch, free-standing shelters. Or just stake the 4 corners and forget the trekking poles. Exceptionally roomy and light at 2 pounds for the Rainbow and 2 1/2 pounds for the Double Rainbow.

Double Rainbow



Sleeps 2


New for 2005


Sleeps 1+


Sleeps 2


Sleeps 3

The patent pending Virga 2, Squall 2, and Rainshadow 2 shelters offer dramatic improvements to headroom, usable volume, and pitch options. With unique front strut canopy support, they have exceptional space-to-weight ratios. The Squall 2 (with trekking pole) is 32 ounces complete with stakes, lines, and sewn-in floor.


Squall 2
Best Single Wall Shelter


Cloudburst 2


The Cloudburst 2 offers exceptionally easy and stable 3-stake setup. A new beak vent improves ventilation over the first generation Cloudburst.


 
 

****New 10/14/04******
Extended Floor for all models


Adding 1 ounce to floor weight, optional extended sewn-in floor enhances protection from ponding water and side spray.

New for 2004, the Rainshadow ***

Sleeps 3


****New 10/11/03***

Extended Front Beaks for Virga/Squall



Weighing less than 1 ounce, optional extended front beaks greatly enhance privacy and weather protection.

*** New for 2003, The Cloudburst ***


The Cloudburst offers excellent 2-person comfort and storm protection. Double arches and steep walls shed rain and snow. Generous front awning and roll-down sidewall flaps protect living space when needed; roll-up to reveal extensive netting for ventilation.



2003 Model Updates

The '03 Virga and Squall feature a cantilevered rear arch and full-coverage rear beak for improved fabric tautness, wind/rain performance, and ease of setup.


Updated Squall for '03


Updated Virga for '03

 

 
   
Cantilevered arch provides improved stability, airflow, and storm protection.