When we set out to design the trekking pole tent, we wanted to make something truly ultralight, & definitely much more lightweight than freestanding tents - which require tent poles. However, many ultralight trekking pole tents already available just don’t hold up in some of the environments that we often find ourselves in, such as on the Uinta Highline Trail in the middle of a violent wind, snow, & lightning storm.
So we made a more versatile trekking pole tent that is actually ‘storm worthy’, giving you more options for pitching when it comes to direction, site selection, and reinforcement against the elements. With multiple “storm points” around the tent and extra-long detachable stake lines, you can customize the set up of your tent to really handle any of your adventures.
This tent is meant for the wild & intense adventures, not just the mild sunny meadows (although it will work GREAT there too!)
Not only that, but we made sure the Fortius had plenty of usable space, with large protective vestibules by the doors to keep your pack & other gear sheltered and safe WITHOUT leaving you feeling claustrophobic inside your tent. You can sit up fully and feel totally comfortable while laying down. No fabric right in your face!
The Name:
Fortius - the meanings we take with that name are refuge, stronghold, & last stand from bad weather. This tent was meant for the rugged backcountry “full experience” - without weighing you down & filling up your pack! With it, you can have complete confidence that you’ll stay sheltered no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.
Total Weight (w/ all cords, 8 stakes, stuff sack): 2 lbs 2.5 oz (978.1 g)
Features:
Seam taped floor and fly
2 door
6 storm points, 2 end panel guylines, 2.5 mm cord.
2 quick-detach guylines, 2.5 mm cord.
2 interior mesh pocket
2 interior hanging loops
Corners stake out lines use Lineloc 3 tensioners, 2.5 mm cord. Additional lower lines included.
Catenary cut fly
Technology:
Floor Length: 224 cm / 88 in.
Floor Width: 122 cm / 48 in.
Vestibule / Door Width: 90 cm / 35 in.
Peak Height: 118 cm / 46 in.
Max Exterior Width (door to door): 302 cm / 119 in.
Total Exterior Length: 272 cm / 107 in.
Fabric: floor & fly - 15 D sil / PU micro-ripstop nylon, 1,500 mm HH
Fabric: front and rear wall - mesh - 10D no-see-um nylon mesh
YKK # 3 zippers - interior door
YKK # 5 zippers - exterior door
Stuff Sack Size (Uncompressed): 13 in. x 7 in.
Compressed Size: 5.5 in. x 7 in.