What is the Zephyros Compact 1?
The Zephyros Compact 1, as you may have guessed, is a more compact, packable, lightweight version of the standard Zephyros. It's the ideal tent for backpacking, bike packing, cycle touring, mountain marathons or simply as a lightweight tent to take on all of your camping excursions.
What is it made of?
The main bulk of the tent is made using a tough waterproof polyester, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable without breaking the budget. One of the main benefits to using polyester is that it is less prone to UV degradation than nylon or other similar fabrics. The poles are made from a tough Superflex Alloy, while the pegs are lightweight, durable aluminium.
How is it constructed?
The Zephyros Compact is constructed using one single pole that runs over the centre of the tent, while two smaller poles sit at the foot and head of the tent. The shape and design of the tent makes it extremely stable and easy to pitch in windier conditions thanks to the low ceiling. The inner can also be left attached to the flysheet when packing the tent away, this makes it far easier to pitch next time you venture out.
What are the features?
Starting at the door, you get a midge-proof door with mesh covering the top half to allow ventilation and light to pass through. There are two more mesh panels at the foot and head of the tent to improve ventilation even further, while a small porch houses rucksacks, boots and other bits of equipment when sleeping. Lastly, reflective guylines and pole sleeves ensure greater visibility in poor light.
- Waterproof polyester flysheet
- Ideal for 3 season use
- Reflective guylines and pole sleeves
- Midge-proof door
- Mesh ventilation panels