The Orion III Extreme is a robust, freestanding, and aerodynamic 4-season tent designed for 2 people, suitable for demanding expeditions, trekking, and extended trips in high altitude or stormy weather. It is engineered for all-season use, offering a comfortable and secure shelter in various challenging conditions.
Technical Specifications:
- Minimum Weight: 3.5 kg / 7.7 lb (including rainfly, canopy, poles).
- Packaged Weight: 3.7 kg / 8.2 lb (including rainfly, canopy, poles, pegs, guylines, gear loft, repair kit, and packsacks).
- Packed Dimensions: 48 x 15 cm / 6 x 19 inches.
- Sleeps: 2 people.
- Internal Dimensions (Canopy): 1.60m length, 0.95m width at each end, 1.50m height.
- External Dimensions (Rainfly): 2.40m length, 2.30m height.
- Rainfly Material: 40 D ripstop nylon*, silicone coated, 1'500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex® 100 certified, PFC-free.
- Canopy Material: 30 D ripstop nylon*, 20 D No-See-Um mosquito mesh nylon*, 1'500 mesh/square inch, Oeko-Tex® 100 certified.
- Floor Material: 70 D taffeta nylon*, PU coated, factory seam taped, 10'000 mm water column, Oeko-Tex® 100 certified, PFC-free.
- Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL 9.6 and 10.25 mm, TH72M, green anodizing.
- Sustainability:
- Climate neutral by 2024 (70% of products already climate neutral).
- 97% of products use Oeko-Tex 100® or bluesign certified fabrics, buckles, and zippers.
- 85% of the range is PFC-free (aiming for 100% by 2024).
- 100% of the range is FR-free* (*free from flame retardants, except for products sold in Canada where FR treatment is required by law).
Usage Features:
The Orion III Extreme is designed with user comfort and convenience in mind, offering several key features:
- Freestanding Structure: This allows for easy pitching and repositioning, even on challenging terrain. The tent can be set up without needing to be staked out immediately, which is beneficial in rocky or frozen ground.
- Aerodynamic Design: The tent's shape is optimized to withstand strong winds, making it a reliable shelter in stormy conditions.
- Two Large Vestibules: These provide ample space for gear storage, cooking, or protection from the elements, enhancing livability and organization within the tent.
- Windward and Leeward Sides: The tent features distinct windward (dark green loops) and leeward (orange loops) sides, allowing users to orient the tent optimally against prevailing winds for maximum stability and comfort.
- Full Length Ridge Pole: The ridge pole extends all the way to the ground, providing exceptional structural integrity and stability, especially in high winds and snow loads.
- Canopy Set-Up Option (Mosquitonet): The inner tent can be used independently as a mosquitonet, offering ventilation and insect protection in warmer, buggier conditions.
- Exostructure Construction: The poles are on the exterior of the tent, which means the rainfly and canopy can be pitched simultaneously, or the rainfly can be pitched first to keep the inner tent dry in wet conditions.
- Mat Compatibility: The canopy is designed to fit 3 M (medium) or 2 LW (long wide) mats, offering flexibility for different sleeping pad configurations.
- Pre-attached Dyneema-core Guylines: These high-strength, low-stretch guylines come pre-attached, simplifying setup and ensuring secure anchoring.
- Lightweight: Despite its robust 4-season design, the tent maintains a relatively low weight, making it suitable for backpacking and expeditions where weight is a critical factor.
- Stormproof Structure: Engineered to withstand severe weather, including strong winds and heavy precipitation.
- Livable Space: The design prioritizes internal comfort and space, making extended stays more enjoyable.
- Ease of Setup: The tent is designed for straightforward and quick pitching, even in adverse conditions.
- Insulation: The 4-season design provides good insulation properties, helping to retain warmth in cold environments.
- Ventilation: Features are incorporated to ensure adequate airflow, reducing condensation and improving air quality inside the tent.
Maintenance Features:
The Orion III Extreme comes with several components to aid in maintenance and repair, ensuring longevity and reliability:
- Pole Repair Tube: Included in the accessories, this tube allows for on-the-spot repairs of damaged tent poles, a critical feature for remote expeditions.
- Spare Zipper Slider: A spare zipper slider is provided, enabling quick replacement of a broken zipper component, which can be a common point of failure in tents.
- Spare Pole Segment: An extra pole segment is included, offering a replacement for a broken section of a tent pole.
- Fabric Patches: These patches allow for minor repairs to the tent fabric, addressing small tears or punctures that may occur during use.
- Packsack: A dedicated packsack is included for organized storage and transport of the tent and its components.
- Durable Materials: The use of high-quality materials like ripstop nylon, silicone coating, and PU coating for the rainfly, canopy, and floor, along with DAC Featherlite NSL poles, contributes to the tent's overall durability and reduces the need for frequent repairs. The Oeko-Tex® 100 certification and PFC-free materials also indicate a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.
The Orion III Extreme is a high-performance tent built for adventurers who require a reliable, comfortable, and durable shelter in the most challenging outdoor environments. Its thoughtful design, robust construction, and included repair components make it a dependable choice for serious outdoor pursuits.
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