Tents
S20 Sigma
£699
Including UK VAT.
Single-wall tents have had a bad press for trekking, and for good reason - they simply couldn’t handle condensation. However, with our new X-tex fabric, we believe that our s20 sigma will quickly develop widespread acceptance for lightweight backpacking.
The s20 sigma is a simple 2-pole dome with a third short transverse pole to stiffen the structure, increase the internal volume and create a steeper entrance wall/door. The s20 can be pitched quickly and it requires a minimum of pegging to secure it.
At 1.75 kg, the s20 sigma is an incredibly spacious tent for two people. Tall people will love its extra length and generous ceiling height.
THE DETAILS
Know your equipment.
- Single-wall construction for low weight and quick pitching
- X-tex fabric manages condensation for an always "dry to the touch" internal wall
- Generous porch area with silicon-coated fabric flysheet
- Multiple guypoints
- Continuous pole sleeves
- Generous dimensions and internal volume
- Supplied with 8 Lightning and 4 Flash pegs
- Groundsheet has bathtub construction for complete weatherproofness
- Comes with 6 x 3 metres, 3 mm nylon guylines
- Internal storage pockets
Specifications+
| People | 2 |
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| Total weight | 1.70 kg (complete) |
| Flysheet | 70 g/m², 20 denier, nylon ripstop, X-tex coating, 20,000 mm hydrostatic head |
| Porch wall | 51 g/m², 20 denier, ripstop, high-tenacity nylon 6.6 3,000 mm hydrostatic head, silicon-coated both sides |
| Groundsheet | 70 g/m², 40 denier, ripstop nylon TPU-laminated with 10,000 mm hydrostatic head |
| Inner wall | 25 g/m², 20 denier, ripstop, high-tenacity nylon 6.6 |
| Poles | 2 x 9.30 mm Ø DAC Featherlite 1 x 8..70 mm Ø DAC Featherlite |
| Guylines | 4 x 2.5 m and 2 x 1.5 m, 2.0 mm nylon with mini-Linelok adjusters |
| Pegs | 8 x 7001-T6 square-section alloy pegs, 12 g each 4 x 7001-T6 half-section alloy pegs, 7 g each |
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Component weights |
Main tent body: 1110 g Poles: 395 g Tent/pole bags: 45 g Pegs & guys: 150 g |
| Packed size | 45 cm x 15 cm Ø |
Dimensions+
| Inner length | 230 cm |
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| Inner width | 145 cm |
| Inner height | 110 cm |
| Porch | 75 cm |
Care & maintenance+
Storage
Always ensure the tent is completely dry after a trip before packing it away for any length of time. Stains and mildew can occur if stored in a damp condition – and once these appear, they are almost impossible to remove.
Poles
The poles consist of a number of sections linked together with shockcord. Over time, the shockcord stretches and the tension holding all the poles together reduces. This increases the risk of one section sliding off the ferrule of the adjacent one, resulting in what we call a J-tear failure. If you notice this, remove the pole-foot from one end, cut the elastic shorter and re-install it.
