2 persons - from 870 to 1095g
The Aston is a double wall tent conceived to protect two person from bad weather while keeping weight to a minimum. It accommodates two people with the innertent, and three people without it. For people taller than 1m85 (6'1"), it is recommended to use the bigger model
Aston XL .
The Aston tipi has 8 anchor points to the ground, as well as 7 guylines points, for excellent wind resistance . Unlike most tipis,
the central pole is shifted forward, outside of the inner tent. This
allows for a pleasant living space between sleepers.
Details : Durable fabrics (30D silpoly for rainfly + 70D nylon PU for ground) Large vestibule Seams are factory sealed Quick and easy pitching by one person, rainfly first Rainfly and inner tent can be pitched independently Large vent above the vestibule to manage condensation The door can be opened without wetting the inner tent Pitches down to the ground in case of bad weather 7 guylines included for wind resistance (video here ) Optionnal rear door
Specifications
Dimensions : Rainfly : Length 270cm, width 230cm, height 150cm Innertent : Length 230cm, width 115-125cm, height 135cm => For hikers up to 185cm Materials :
Rainfly : Silpoly 30D (polyester sil / sil) 3.000mm (Olive green) Innertent : Ground fabric : Nylon 70D PU 10.000mm Innertent : 85% windcutter fabric nylon 20D + 15% no-see-um Zipper : YKK #5 Fasteners : Linelocs + polyester/dyneema cord 2mm Guylines included x7 : polyester/dyneema cord yellow + clamcleat
Standard weight : 1095gRainfly : 560g (bag + guylines included) Innertent : 535g Weight with ultralight fabrics + full mosquito netting : 870g Rainfly : 465g (bag + guylines included) Innertent : 405g Volume : diameter : 18 cm / Length : 22 cm
Due to slight differences in fabric coating, announced weights may vary around +/-5% : More information about the different fabrics.
Options Rear door +135g
Additionnal door at the rear of the tent
The person sleeping at the rear gets in and out easily Additional ventilation at the top of the door Additional guyline Excellent view of the outside while remaining seated and protected in the inner tent Stargazing : sleep cut off from the wind with a view of the stars!
Rainfly options
Ultralight fabric : -95gChanges the standard fabric (silpoly 30D) for an ultralight fabric with high resistance/weight ratio (silnylon 20D sil/sil 2.500mm). Wind and weather resistance remains similar. In wet weather, the silnylon may stretch slightly. This remains insensitive if the rainfly was well tensed from the start. If necessary, increasing the height of the pole by a few cm allows the rainfly to be tightened. Durable, but will require a little more care than 30D silpoly.
Custom color :
Current stock color Availables colors Silpoly 30D Olive green Link here Silnylon 20D (option) Olive green Link here
If you wish one of the available color, please select the "custom color" option and tell us via email your choice.
Reinforced : +120g
Fasteners, buckles and webbing are changed for 15mm version (standard 10mm). Zipper YKK #8 (very strong). For the innertent, standard 15D mosquito netting is changed for 30D mosquito netting.
Storage bag fabric changed for 70D PU.
Options for the innertent Mosquito netting only: -15g
Changes the windproof yellow fabric for mosquito netting. Recommended for use in warm countries.
Ultralight ground fabric -115g
Changes the ground fabric (Nylon 70D PU 10.000mm) for ultralight silpoly 20D PU 4000mm fabric. It saves weight, but you will need to be gentle and/or use it with an extra groundsheet.
Accessories Stakes : 180g
A set of 15 stakes is available : we chose high quality aluminium stakes made in the Netherlands :8 Rockpin stakes to anchor your tipi on the hardest grounds 7 UL duraluminium stakes for guylines when the weather turns bad. Photo of the set here.
Extension tube : 35g
The required length of the central pole is 155cm. We advise to use both of your trekking poles strapped together with the included webbing. This solution is the lightest and very resistant : instuctions here (pdf) .
If you use a single trekking pole, you can use the tube extension : this aluminium tube allows you to gain about 25cm of height on your trekking pole.
Mostert central pole : 330g
If you do not use trekking poles, an ultra-strong aluminium
mostert pole is available. Folded length: 45cm
Carbon central pole : 150g
An ultra-light and strong
carbon pole is also available. Folded length: 37cm
2 separate carrying bags : +15g
This option allows you to get 2 separate bags instead of a single one: one for the rainfly and one for the innertent.
Footprint :
Corresponding footprint is available on
this page .
Pitching Pitching instructions : pdf
