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Alto Tent

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Description

The one-person, semi-freestanding Alto TR1 is where ultralight tents meet class-leading space and comfort for three-season adventures. Our patent-pending Tension Ridge Architecture means this tent has unmatched useable room, a high ceiling, an oversized door and a large vestibule for storing gear. A truly effective and adjustable ventilation system and multiple set-up modes also make this backpacking tent the epitome of comfort and versatility. Though the Alto TR1 weighs only 938g | 2lb 1.1oz (minimum trail weight), it’s packed full of intuitive features, like our FairShare Storage System, which is comprised of dual-use storage bags that can be clipped into your tent to create extra storage and our illuminating Lightbar. With its mesh inner and DAC’s world-class Featherlite NFL and PRESSFIT pole sections, the ultralight Alto TR1 is primed for fast-and-light solo exploits.

Specifications
  • Dimensions
    TR1: 109 x 169 x 223cm, TR2: 111 x 244 x 223cm
  • Material
    Floor: 15D Sil-PeU Coated Nylon Ripstop Inner: 15D Polyester High-Airflow No-See-Um Mesh Fly: 15D Sil-PeU Coated Nylon Ripstop Poles: DAC Featherlite NFL 8.7mm, PF 9.5mm & 9.8mm Anodised Aluminium
  • Type
    Semi-Freestanding
  • Packed Weight
    TR1: 1.1kg, TR2: 1.3kg
  • Peak Height
    108cm
  • Vestibule Area
    TR1 0.7m², TR2: 1.7m²
  • Weight
    Trail TR1: 938g, TR2: 1.2kg; Fast Fly Mode TR1: 781g, TR2: 971g
  • Compatibility
    TR1: 1 Large Tapered, TR2: 1 Large + 1 Regular Tapered
  • Height
    Ridge: 100cm, Door: 105cm
  • Packed Dimensions
    TR1: 11 x 11 x 44cm, TR2: 12 x 12 x 52cm
  • Floor Area
    TR1: 1.8m², TR2: 2.5m²
  • Door Quantity
    TR1: 1, TR2: 2

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Patent-pending Tension Ridge Architecture creates class-leading usable space, height and climate control
  • Oversized Apex Vent efficiently expels hot air to prevent condensation build-up
  • Baseline and Apex Vents work together to create superior airflow and are easily adjusted from inside the tent
  • FairShare Storage System allows you to distribute weight evenly between friends or within your pack
  • Lightbar: tent pole bag doubles as a ceiling-mounted light-diffuser, when used in combination with your headlamp
  • Patent-pending and easy-to-use Quick Connect Tent Feet allow one-handed attachment and adjustments
  • Ultimate versatility with five set-up configurations: Dry Set-Up, Fly Only, Inner Only, Partial Fly, and Classic Mode
  • Large vestibule provides plenty of space to store gear and protect it from the elements
  • Tall-wide doors allow for comfortable access and expansive views outside for a more liveable interior
  • Silicone and Polyether Poly-Urethane (Sil-PeU) coated 15D fly fabric provides excellent hydrolytic stability for durable waterproof performance
  • 1200mm waterhead fly and floor with fully-taped and waterproof seams
  • Ultra-lightweight 15D polyester high-airflow mesh for maximum ventilation and no-see-um insect protection
  • DAC Featherlite NFL and PRESSFIT pole sections with varying diameters for maximum strength at minimum weight
  • Strong 7075-T6 aluminium alloy Ground Control Light Tent Pegs provide secure anchoring thanks to the custom TriPoint, multi-notch design
  • Easily adjustable Ground Control Guy Cords with quick-connect V-Toggles can be attached or removed from multiple guy loops to suit wind conditions
  • Available accessories: Bigfoot Footprint, Lightfoot Footprint, Gear Loft, additional Ground Control Light Tent Pegs and Guy Cords
  • Repair kit included (Self-adhesive fabric repair patches + pole repair splint)
  • Comes in 1 (TR1) and 2 (TR2) Person models

FAQ's

Is a footprint necessary with this tent?
Our Alto tent has a very light floor that's waterproof to 1200mm. It can be used on wet grass and undergrowth without a footprint, however, a footprint helps protect the tent floor from damage through abrasive surfaces and sharp objects.

What does 'semi-freestanding' mean?
Rather than needing to secure a tent with poles attached to every corner, a semi-freestanding tent may only need one pole to hold up the structure and reinforced with stakes at the corners. Semi-freestanding tents are lighter weight and have smaller packed-volume.

Our Alto tents have a lighter poleset than the Telos, but they need to have the corners staked out at the head end.

What are the differences between regular and plus models?
The Alto Plus tent has a nylon inside fabric with unzippable vents rather than mesh to keep cold air from getting into the inner tent. The Plus model also features a more waterproof floor (2500mm against 1200mm).

Will a 79\" x 25\" sleeping pad fit inside the tent?
You can squeeze a large rectangular sleeping pad into the Alto TR 1 tent, but it was primarily designed for ultralight backpackers who use smaller pads.

Is a tent worth the extra weight over a bivy shelter?
We think so! In addition to shelter, this tent gives you room to sit up, excellent ventilation (so almost no condensation), and a vestibule to store wet gear.