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The Utopia 2+ delivers serious weather protection

The world’s first 4-season dedicated free-standing backcountry tarp, the Utopia 2+ delivers serious weather protection, unparalleled space-to-weight ratio, superb durability, and is ideal when all you need is a roof or a wind shedding tarp. Dual full-length side vents provide excellent air flow, reflective stake out loops keep you from tripping in the middle of the night and the hydrophilic thread at the seams expand when wet—sealing the seams and eliminating the need for liquid sealant. Use with or without the Utopia 2+ Floor. Shelter SpecsType: 2 - 3 PersonHeight: 45 inchesArea: 43 sq. ft / 3.99 sq. mMain Body Weight : 27 oz / 764.1 g Pole Weight: 15oz / 424.5g Stake Weight: 3oz / 84.9gUltra-lite, ultra-strong, and waterproofSilicone-elastomere fabrics allow their fibers to stretch without separating or breaking, and this makes them stronger than conventional PU-coated (or PU/siliconized) fabrics for a far lower weight. // Silicone impregnation means that the silicone completely permeates the fibers and also makes the fabric hydrophobic, so it doesn?t soak up water and gain weight. It is also less likely to wear away or degrade in UV light than PU. // 30 denier SilLite weighs just 1.76 oz/sq. yd (60 g/sq. m) and has a tear strength of 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg). It is significantly lighter and stronger (for its weight) compared to conventional tent PU-coated fabrics.Features3 side vents with reflective guy-lines 6 Y-Stakes UsesFlexible, component-system 4-season shelter

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Our lightest backpacking tents yet!

Our lightest backpacking tents yet! Copper Spur UL tents truly redefine lightweight with their interior space to weight ratio. New fabric is lighter than anything we’ve used before but a high thread count and double twisted thread offers strength and durability. Copper Spur tents feature DAC Featherlite NSL poles - featuring eco-friendly anodizing. DAC poles are superlight and strong with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs.FeaturesDAC Featherlite NSL pole system - featuring eco-friendly anodizing. DAC poles are super light and strong with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs. All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability. New HClip attaches tent body to cross pole Fly is ultralight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a waterproof polyurethane coating Floor is lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a waterproof polyurethane coating Tent body is ultra lightweight nylon and polyester mesh Mesh body offers excellent ventilation Single hub/pole design makes set up quick and easy New DAC Twist Clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up Two vestibules with D-shaped doors and storm flap over zipper Interior mesh pockets Reflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners for nighttime visibility All seams are taped Superlight x-peg stakes included Gear loft loops included: Big Agnes gear loft sold separately Footprint sold separately PVC-free and solvent-free seam tape Note: we list several weights for our tents to aid your product research. Trail weight refers to poles, fly and tent body. Packed weight includes poles, fly, tent body, stakes, guy lines, stuff sacks, instructions, and packaging. Fast Fly weight refers to the poles, tent fly and accessory Fast Fly footprint.

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Crazy Light doesn’t even begin to describe this tent!

Seedhouse SL tents are ideal for solo backpackers, thru-hikers, touring cyclists and other lightweight disciples. The all mesh tent body provides great ventilation and the full coverage fly gives you protection from the elements. The hub-pole system makes them free-standing and means you can set them up in minutes. Our Superlight tents are the lightest tents around with the most room available.

• Free standing, three season, superlight backpacking tents
• NEW DAC Featherlite NSL pole system - featuring “GREEN” anodizing, super light and strong 8.2mm poles with press-fit connectors and lightweight hubs
• Single hub/pole system makes set up easy
• Cross pole on the SL 3 increases head room and stability
• Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up
• Fly is 20D nylon rip-stop with a silicone treatment and 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• Tent body is 20D nylon mesh for excellent cross ventilation
• Floor is a bathtub design, 30D nylon rip-stop with a silicone treatment and 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• D shaped door with mesh pocket above
• Storm flap over vestibule zipper
• All seams are taped
• Superlight, X-peg stakes included
• Footprint INCLUDED
• Note: we list several weights for our tents to aid your product research. Trail weight refers to poles, fly and tent body. Packed weight includes poles, fly, tent body, stakes, guy lines, stuff sacks, instructions, and packaging. Fast Fly weight refers to the poles, tent fly and accessory Fast Fly footprint.

Trail Weight - 3lb 15oz
Packed Weight - 4lb 8oz
Fast Fly Weight - 3lb 2oz
Packed Size - 8” x 16”
Floor Area - 36 sq ft
Vestibule Area - 10 sq ft
Interior Height - 46 in

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