big-agnes-guard-station-8
big-agnes-guard-station-8, FOUR SEASON, FREE STANDING, MOUNTAINEERING SHELTEROur Guard Station 8 is a dome-style mountaineering expedition dream shelter burly enough to withstand extreme high-altitude, high-alpine conditions. The Guard Station 8 features an external pole design which means it can be set up as a free-standing group shelter, or clip in the tent body to create a double-wall tent. The DAC exoskeleton pole system is incredibly strong and offers generous living space, with polyester rip-stop material developed to provide high UV resistance and stability in the most extreme environments. Specs + SizingTrail Weight18 lb 7oz / 8.36kgPacked Weight25lb 1oz / 11.37kgFast Fly Weight21lb 5oz / 1.05kgPacked Size10" x 15" x 24" / 25 x 38 x 61cmFloor Area128 sq ft / 11.9m^2Footprint Weight2lb 13oz / 1.28kgNumber of Seasons4Number of Doors2FeaturesFeaturesMountaineers, climbers and summit-seekers - this one's for you! Our Guard Station mountaineering dome brings durable, basecamp-ready design and materials to high-altitude expeditions House the entire crew, use as a medical tent, mess hall or command centerDome shape minimizes snow and wind loadDAC exoskeleton pole system maximizes architectural strength and creates extensive livable spaceSingle-wall structure minimizes bad-weather impact during set upAccessory Body creates a separate living and sleeping space that takes up half the area of the shelter - sold separately. Peek at the peak through one of six windows without opening doors. Windows can be opened for venting or closed up tight in extreme weatherFeatures two ceiling vents for air flow Heavy-gauge materials ensure this shelter is ready for the most extreme Alpine conditionsMultiple interior loops for attaching accessories and mtnGLOA(R) Tent & Camp Lights Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guy lines and tensioners Heavy duty reflective guylines and reflective webbingRemovable floor includedConstruction + MaterialsConstruction + MaterialsFly is DominicoA(R) undyed polyester ripstop made with high-tenacity yarns which increase tear strength by 20-25% over standard nylon or polyester ripstop fabrics. Also provides high UV resistance and stability during temperature and moisture fluctuations, allowing for a solid and stable pitched tent Fly is silicone-treated with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating plus an additional coating on the face of the fabric to increase tear strength and UV resistance Footprint is polyester Oxfort with 5000mm waterproof polyurethane coating The material uses a unique pigment dye coloring process that resists fading and increases UV resistance; extending the longevity of the fabric when used in high altitude conditionsAll seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (No PVC or VOC's) DAC Press Fit pole system20 DAC oversized 12" aluminum J stakes Carry bag with backpack straps includedAccessory Body - sold separatelyFootprint - included8P fits Large Trapezoid - sold separatelyImported