Pioulou XL is a 1 person tent for hikers and travelers looking for a light, simple and comfortable shelter. Designed for people up to 200cm (6'7") , it allows to sleep, sit and easily change clothes inside the shelter. Its pyramidal form is great for shedding bad weather, and the vestibule is large enough to protect a good amount of gear.
One of the main feature of this tent is the absence of zipper on the rainfly doors : these close by superposition, and are easily opened by two buckles. The tent is therefore lighter, but also more durable as zippers are known to be a weak point on long-term use. A version with zipper is also available.
This single-wall version is lighter, but slightly less protective than the double-wall version: It will give a greater sense of interior space, but it will be less warm and the sleeper more exposed to condensation. Wind resistance is identical between the single-wall and double-wall versions: video here.
Details:
Durable fabrics
Seams are factory sealed
6 guylines ensure excellent wind resistance
Closure by superposition of two pieces of fabric + buckles for easy access
Zipper option available
Can be fully opened for warm nights
The door can be kept open without wetting the sleeping area in case of rain
Reinforced : +80g
Optimized for long term trips ( >6 months) when reparing may not be an option.
Fasteners, buckles and webbing are changed for 15mm version (standard 10mm)
Zippers upgraded to YKK #8 for rainfly + #5 for netting
