Tent Wechsel Venture 2 TL Laurel Oak (231059)

When choosing a two-person dome tent with an additional margin of strength, it is undoubtedly worth paying attention to the Wechsel Venture 2. Frames with a hub connection of arcs, which have 4 points of support in the ground, have long been used by various manufacturers as an alternative to the classic dome scheme. However, Wechsel engineers went further and improved this design by increasing the central arc and obtaining 6 points of support. Thanks to this decision, the tent received significant resistance to wind and snow loads, improved resistance to getting wet, and increased vestibule volume, remaining the lightest tent from the Travel Line line. This design allows the tent to stand freely and requires a minimum of space for installation, because it does not require mandatory fastening with pegs. The functionality of the tent can be expanded by purchasing an additional floor (not included), which protects the main floor of the tent from damage, forms a floor in the vestibules, and together with the outer awning and frame allows the tent to be used as a quick summer shelter. Polyurethane coating of the floor and awning provides water protection up to 7000 mm and high resistance to punctures, which is very important when using the tent, both in wooded and rocky terrain.

If you do not make it your exclusive goal to purchase the lightest equipment, or equipment that will be used in the most extreme conditions, but prefer functional and convenient equipment, then the Wechsel Travel Line equipment line will definitely attract your attention. When developing tents of the Travel Line series, the main attention was paid to the comfort of use, convenience and speed of installation and assembly of the tent, as well as to achieving the maximum internal space while maintaining the minimum area of installation of the tent. At the same time, all Wechsel models of the Travel Line are certainly reliable tents that can withstand difficult weather conditions and meet the requirements of ambitious climbers and weekend tourists.

Specifications:

• Type: tent
• Shape: dome (hemisphere) with a hub connection of arcs
• Capacity: 2 people
• Total number of exits / premises: 2 / 1
• Construction: two-layer
• Entrance vestibule / quantity: there are / 2
• Frame: aluminum alloy Alu 7001 T6, ∅ 9.5 mm, end caps ∅ 8.6 mm (1 arch - 17 pre-curved sections with hub connection, 1 arch - 9 pre-curved sections)
• Material of the outer awning: Polyester 68D Ripstop PU DWR, 5000 mm h.st., taped seams, reinforcing Ripstop structure, polyurethane coating and water-repellent impregnation, density - 81g/m², tensile strength - 2.5kg.
• Inner tent material: Polyester Taffeta 70D 185T DWR, taped seams, water-repellent breathable fabric, density - 58g/m²
• Floor material: Polyester 75D 210T PU DWR, 7000 mm h.st., taped seams, water-repellent impregnation, density - 110 g/m²
• Mosquito net material: Polyester NoSeeUm 50D DWR
• Purpose: tourism, bicycle tourism, weekend hikes
• Color: Laurel Oak (light brown)

Dimensions and weight:

• Inner tent (L x W x H): 225 x 235 x 100 cm
• Outer tent (L x W x H): 225 x 125 x 100 cm
• When folded: 48 x 18 x 18 cm
• Tent weight (without cover, repair kit and pegs): 2.5 kg
• Weight of the tent (in full configuration): 2.75 kg

Design features:

• The main advantages of a dome tent with a hub connection of five arcs and one cross arc, compared to the classic dome scheme, in achieving significantly higher stability and a larger internal volume without increasing its own weight. The frame has 6 points of support in the base, thanks to which high stability and load resistance is achieved. The cross arch without hub connectors increases the volume of vestibules and provides the necessary frame tension for rapid drainage of precipitation. The frame of the tent allows you to install it even without fixing it with stretchers, so the tent requires less time to assemble and less space for installation.
• First, the inner tent is attached to the frame, after which it is covered with an outer awning. Such an installation scheme makes it possible to place the frame with the inner tent on the most convenient and level place before fixing the outer awning and stretchers. In addition, the frame with the inner tent can be used separately from the outer awning on hot summer nights. The inner tent is attached to the arches with hooks.
• There are mosquito nets in the upper half of the inner tent door.
• The vestibules of the tent do not sag under their weight thanks to the emphasis on the arc of the frame, which increases their internal space and improves the removal of moisture from the awning.
• Increased length and width of the sleeping place, which exceeds the minimum permissible dimensions of the accepted standards. The sleeping places have a clear rectangular shape and do not narrow either at the top or at the bottom, which provides comfort during sleep and more free space in the tent.
• The arcs of the frame have a color marking that matches the color marking of the sleeves on the inner tent. The fastexas also have colored markings, which helps to quickly and accurately set up the tent on the ground. The arcs are so well fitted and stretched that it gives the impression that they fold by themselves after being removed from the cover.
• The tent has 2 large APEX ventilation valves located on the sides of the tent on the side of the legs and head. The height of the valve is placed in the upper third of the walls, thus ensuring proper ventilation of the inner tent and outer awning, preventing condensation and regulating the internal temperature. The valves are fixed with a rigid fastener on the Velcro fastener and do not create unwanted noise even under a gusty wind. Part of the inner tent is made of NoSeeUm mesh, which also improves ventilation.
• In places where the greatest effort is applied, the awning has overlays made of a stronger fabric with a Ripstop structure, which is especially important for awnings with a polyurethane coating. The pads have a triangular shape, due to which they evenly distribute the applied forces over the entire area of the awning.
• Each half of the entrance door has special hardware that allows you to use it as a canopy by using trekking poles as supports and fixing them with braces. Depending on the need, one to four such canopies can be installed in any sequence for protection from the sun or rain.
• The system for controlling the tension of the braces is implemented through the use of specially designed fittings. The tensioner is securely fixed, and to change the tension there is no need to change the position of the pegs - it is enough to move the slider on the tensioner.
• Inside the tent, there are voluminous mesh pockets for placing the necessary small things.
• The yellow tent straps have a reflective thread woven into them, thanks to which they remain clearly visible in the light of the day, and the dark time of the day in the light of a flashlight. A special flag is attached to the stretchers on a textile Velcro fastener, which fixes the folded tent stretchers in the transport position and works as a signal flag for quick visual detection of the installed tent stretchers.
• The double hinges of the lower side of the awning provide the necessary variability of fixing, which is extremely important for high-quality tensioning of the awning when setting up the tent on rocky ground, when the pegs can be fixed only at certain points on the terrain where there are no stones.
• The tent cover is made of the same material as the awning, so it is light, strong and reliably protects the contents.

Materials:

• Alu 7001 T6 is a high-strength hardened aluminum-based alloy. Its main composition Al-Zn-Mg-Cu and temperature hardening determine higher strength, higher modulus of elasticity, and the lowest coefficient of residual deformations compared to other popular aluminum alloys. Alu 7001 T6 surpasses steel and titanium alloys in terms of strength per unit weight. Today, this aluminum alloy is the standard for the production of the most reliable and light aluminum tent frames.

• Polyester 68D 190T Ripstop PU DWR, 5000 mm h.st. - fairly light fabric with thread thickness 68D, density 190T, weight 81 g/m² and tensile strength - 2.5 kg. The increased tensile strength is due to the Ripstop thread weaving structure, and high puncture resistance is achieved thanks to the polyurethane coating. The resistance of the fabric to moisture penetration corresponds to the indicator of hydrostatic pressure of 5000 mm of water column. DWR impregnation has hydrophobic properties and prevents the accumulation of moisture and subsequent wetting of the fabric. The fabric has sufficient resistance to UV radiation and does not stretch over time.
• Polyester Taffeta 70D 185T DWR - wear-resistant, smooth breathable fabric with thread thickness 70D and density 185T. DWR impregnation has hydrophobic properties and prevents the accumulation of moisture from condensation and subsequent wetting of the fabric. The fabric is perfectly ventilated and does not stretch over time, it is resistant to UV radiation and high temperatures.
• Polyester 75D 210T PU DWR, 7000 mm h.st. - durable fabric with thread thickness 75D, density 210T and weight 110 g/m². Thanks to the polyurethane coating, the resistance of the fabric to moisture penetration corresponds to the indicator of hydrostatic pressure of 7000 mm of water column. The same polyurethane coating ensures high resistance to punctures, which is very important for the material of the bottom of the tent. DWR impregnation has hydrophobic properties, prevents the accumulation of moisture and subsequent wetting of the fabric. The fabric has sufficient resistance to UV radiation and does not stretch over time.
• Polyester NoSeeUm 50D DWR - the special weaving of the NoSeeUm mesh allows you to create 1054 holes per square inch, which guarantees protection against the penetration of any insects, and also does not create the effect of a mesh in front of your eyes when viewing the area from inside the tent. The 50D thread mesh is UV resistant and has a water-repellent impregnation.
• YNS Hardware - YNS plastic hardware is used in Travel Line series tents. Having received 46 patents for innovative inventions, the company uses them in the production of high-quality accessories exclusively for outdoor products. The quality of this hardware is not inferior to samples of more famous American and Japanese brands.

Compliance with standards:

• ISO 811-1981 is an international standard that confirms the declared level of water resistance of the tent material. Tests of the material by hydrostatic pressure are carried out in order to determine resistance to water penetration.
• ISO 13937-4 is a standard that defines the fabric's resistance to double tearing. A fabric strength level of 2.5 kg means that a force of 2.5 kg should be applied in opposite directions to the place of the already formed tear in the fabric in order to increase the tear. The strength of 2.5 kg is an excellent indicator for tent polyester fabrics of medium density with polyurethane impregnation.

Complete set:

• External awning - 1 pc.
• Inner tent - 1 pc.
• Collapsible aluminum arcs - 6 pcs. (five of them are connected by hub connectors into one frame)
• Pegs (aluminum) - 12 pcs.
• cable ties with signal packaging flags - 4 pcs.
• Repair kit (for arcs and tent) - 1 pc.
• Cover made of Polyester 68D Ripstop PU DWR fabric with a handle - 1 pc.
• Assembly instructions (sewn into the cover)

Features of operation and care to extend the period of use:

• It is advisable not to put the tent wet in the cover. If it is not possible to completely dry the tent, it must be done at the first convenient opportunity.
• It is not allowed to use any chemical solvents and aggressive stain removers for cleaning the tent. It is recommended to use household soap, water and a soft sponge.
• After using the tent, the frame and pegs should be cleaned of dirt with a damp sponge, wiped with a dry cloth and packed in the complete covers.
• The tent must be stored in a ventilated dry room, preferably without a cover.
• Washing and deep cleaning of the product is allowed only in accordance with the recommendations indicated on the tag of the tent.

Manufacturer: Wechsel (Germany)

Warranty period: 2 years