Features
- 3.3 pounds minimum weight
- 4 pounds packed weight
- Spacious solo shelter
- Large zip-free vestibule
- Features a large floor plan that provides 18 ft2 of floor space as well as 11ft2 of vestible space
Price: $329.00
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Ultralight and comfortable, the Exped Vela 1 tent is the perfect choice for three-season campers who like to stay nimble on the trail. The Vela 1 features a fully functional layout, with a 18-square-foot living space that allows one person to stretch out comfortably and two people to sleep snugly.
The ultralight Vela 1 tent sets up in 1-1/2 minutes, making it ideal for hikers who want to stay nimble. The tent also boasts a large vestibule that's easily accessible from the inside of the tent. The vestibule is large enough to store all your gear, although you can also bring some of your gear inside thanks to the long, wide floor plan.
To ensure a good view from your campsite, Exped added a wide-open door that raises tall while still protecting you from the elements. The versatility extends to the Vela 1's stormproof design. The weather-resistant features start with an aerodynamic shape at the foot end, which ties down securely via the tie-down loops to face high winds. The tent's ingenious, flat-pole sleeves also hold up to extreme weather, with double seams and stitching to ensure maximum strength. Finally, you can roll up the rainfly from either end to access the mesh windows, or use the hood-protected chimney vent to keep things fresh.
Best of all, the tent offers Exped's multi-function blueprint. You can pitch the fly by itself to create a simple covered shelter, use the canopy alone on mild nights, or use both to create a tough cold-weather tent. Other features include an ingenious zip-free door with a quick-release buckle and awning-like pull cord; an easy-pitch design; snow and sand anchors; and a versatile accessory bag with separate compartments for the poles, tent pegs, and spares.
Specifications
Capacity: 1 to 2 adults Area: 18 square feet (floor), 11 square feet (vestibule) Rainfly: PU-coated ripstop polyester, taped seams Canopy: Ripstop polyester with no-see-um mesh Floor: PU-coated taffeta nylon Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL 9mm TH72M aircraft-grade aluminum Packed size: 16 by 4 inches Setup time: 1.5 minutes Minimum weight: 3.3 pounds Light packing weight: 2.4 pounds (fly, center pole, and footprint) Ultralight packing weight: 1.8 pounds (fly, center pole) Packed weight: 4 pounds
About Exped
The Exped team has been designing and building high-quality, specialized gear for the active outdoor enthusiast since 1997. The equipment is designed to appeal to everyone from the casual hiker of the Appalachian Trail to the technical climber in the Himalayas. Every user expects his or her equipment to meet exacting requirements, and Exped does everything it can to surpass those expectations. The company's commitment includes ingenious simplicity and functionality; superb craftsmanship with superior lightweight, durable materials; sound environmental practices; and ample lab- and field-testing to ensure maximum performance.
