| Lightwave t2 ultra, 2 Skin, 2-3 Person Tent |
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The t2 ultra is an exceptionally spacious and lightweight two-person tunnel tent that is ideal for long backpacking trips. In fact, it is roomy enough for three people who want to travel as light as possible, with a shared weight of only 0.75 kg each.
To achieve its low packed weight, it uses the strongest and most durable ultralight fabrics available, making it a reliable shelter in remote areas.
It is a four-season tent suitable for most climates and regions, although in extreme conditions secure pitching and anchoring are obviously imperative. The porch area is generous, but those wanting more storage or cooking space can choose the extended vestibule version – the t2 ultra xt
Our Verdict
We are very pleased to be stocking Lightwave tents, whilst being pretty light for 2 skin tents with fabric inners they combine some very important design features that set them apart from many of their competitors - access the information pages via the buttons below.
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Comparing the dimensions of Lightwave tents with others demonstrates their generally larger size - 110cm internal headheight in the t2 ultra tent is a good example. The t2 trek has the same dimensions and features as the t2 ultra.
t2 ultra or t2 trek? - the ultra is a higher specification, its not just about lighter fabrics - the ultra has a higher specification hydrostatic head on the groundsheet as an example - purists will want the benefits of the ultra model but others may feel that the extra performance doesn't justify the extra cost. Make no mistake the trek is not a compromise its just the ultra pushes the boundaries a bit further.
Features
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- Low-cut all round to keep wind-blown rain out
- Two vents at front and one at rear
- Single zip front door that gives three opening positions
- Velcro attachments on inside to tie around poles in strong winds
- Double guypoints on each side of front pole
- Single guypoints on each side of rear pole
- 2 x emergency pole-sleeves in front vent openers
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- Side-hung door that is easy to keep clear of the ground
- Two internal pockets
- Two stash pockets in front “wings” for cooking utensils etc
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Specification
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Flysheet weighs: 730g
- Inner tent weighs: 890g
- Poleset weighs: 330g
- Total weight excluding pegs: 1950g / 4lbs 5oz
- All supplied pegs and accessories weigh 235g
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Flysheet:
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- Ultralight 50 g/m2 ripstop fabric woven from high-strength 30-denier nylon 6.6
- Coated on both sides with silicone to 5000 mm hydrostatic head
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| Groundsheet: |
- Ultralight 75 g/m2 ripstop fabric woven from high-strength 50-denier nylon 6.6
- Coated with PU to 5000 mm hydrostatic head
- Bathtub construction with reinforced stress points
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| Inner Canopy: |
- Lightweight 40 g/m2 ripstop fabric woven from 30-denier nylon 6.6
- Small “no see um” mesh panels at ventilation channels
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| Poles: |
- 2 x 8.84 mm DAC Featherlite with swaged connections
- ARCHitektur configuration for reliability and stability
- Front pole 298 cm, rear pole 250 cm, folded length 40 cm
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- 4 x 3 metres, 1.5 mm Lightning (Dyneema/polyester) guylines with mini-Linelok adjusters
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- 6 x ultra-tough 16 cm square-section Lightning pegs pegs, 11 g each
- 4 x 16 cm ultralight Titanium wire pegs, 7 g each
- 4 x 16 cm lightweight Titanium V-pegs, 10 g each
- Tent bag with accessories pocket, pole bag with reinforced base, pitching instructions
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| Other: |
- Colour: Wilderness Green
- Packsize: 40 x 16cm
- Tent bag with accessories pocket, pole bag with reinforced base, pitching instructions
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