Lightweight two-person alpine tent
The WindSaber from SlingFin is a true 4-season mountaineering tent. Whether you're heading to the Alps or Patagonia, the WindSaber will give you an unbelievably tough, cleverly-designed 2-man tent for your adventure. It has extremely interesting elements that you've probably never seen on a tent before!
The patented WebTruss technology
The heart of the WindSaber is the award-winning WebTruss technology. This is basically like the tent's skeleton that allows for multiple configurations. This setup has two diagonal pole sleeves for the lightweight DAC aluminium poles and can be set up easily, even in windy conditions, because it offers virtually no wind resistance. Once this bit is up, the inner tent and fly can be clipped to it in no time at all. The clip system allows the tent to be set up from the inside out, so that you're always protected from bad weather whilst you're pitching the tent. Simply set up the Webtruss, clip the fly to it and then set up the rest of the tent from the inside. The additional lines are on the inside. There's also reflective tape located at each sleeve opening so that you can find what you're looking for with your head torch on in the dark. When the weather is nice, you can go without the fly and just use the WebTruss and the inner tent. That way, you'll save weight! You can also switch the tent body attachment points to twist clips and use the tent without the WebTruss, adding walking poles to stabilise the tent. The WindSaber redefines what a tough four-season tent can be, whilst managing to keep the weight down to around 2kg!
Maximum interior space
The interior of the WindSaber is shaped to maximise the amount of usable space. In addition, the inner tent has many pockets that offer sufficient storage space. There are numerous O-rings that ensure the compatibility of the internal guy lines and provide ample space for hanging gear. Two double doors with mesh/ripstop zips on the other side let you enter and exit quickly. To ventilate the WindSaber, open the drawstring at the foot of the tent, which has a corresponding opening in the outer tent. The drawstring also has a mesh layer that allows you to ventilate the tent even when it is windy outside. Opening the door towards the top creates a pleasant draught that keeps condensation to a minimum. The openings in the vestibule are each equipped with a vent and perfectly round off the features.
The features at a glance:
- High-vis SlingFin outer tent
- WebTruss offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
- Easy to pitch in strong winds
- 15 outer guy lines
- 11 outer guy lines correspond to the pole attachments on the flysheet
- 8 inner pockets
- OutRigger attachment with adjustable ski or trekking poles to increase wind resistance and snow load capacity
- Ergonomic floor shape offers plenty of elbow room
- Drawstring ventilation with mesh layer provides venting even in uncomfortable conditions
- Double mesh/ripstop door provides good ventilation in humid conditions
- Weight without WebTruss: 1,700 g
4.81 of 5 stars
