Orson Quill 1 | Ultralight 4 Season Hiking Tent | 1.7kg
The Orson Quill Ultralight 1 Person Tent is the ultimate solo shelter for fast and light adventures across New Zealand. This highly anticipated 1-person ultralight tent is explicitly designed for solo trampers, bikepackers and minimalist campers who need a bomb proof shelter with the ultimate weather protection.
A core advantage of the Quill is its exceptionally low weight to strength ratio, tipping the scales at a mere 1.7kg and being tested in 80km winds. This makes it an essential piece of equipment for anyone looking to drastically minimise their pack load without sacrificing reliability on the trail. Furthermore, this tent features an innovative fast pitch setup that utilises a highly efficient external pole design. Supported by strong, lightweight 8.5mm aluminium poles, this external configuration allows you to erect the entire shelter quickly from the outside in. This means the inner tent remains completely dry even if you are forced to set up camp in the pouring rain, a massive advantage in the unpredictable New Zealand backcountry.
Protection against the elements is guaranteed through the use of premium, low-weight materials and excellent waterproofing specifications. The outer fly is constructed from advanced 20D Ripstop Silnylon and carries a highly capable PU3000mm waterproof rating, ensuring persistent rain sheds away effortlessly. To provide an impenetrable barrier against damp ground, the bathtub floor utilises a slightly more robust 40D Ripstop Silnylon paired with an impressive PU5000mm waterproof rating.
Inside, the tent offers an optimised, highly functional layout designed specifically for the solo camper. The internal dimensions measure a practical 210cm long, 90cm wide and 95cm high, providing ample space to stretch out for a comfortable night's rest while maintaining a low, aerodynamic profile that sheds wind effectively. Access is streamlined through a convenient single side entrance, which simplifies getting in and out of the shelter. Finishing off this premium design is a sleek, modern aesthetic presented in a stealthy graphite colour with striking yellow accents, ensuring the tent looks sharp on the campsite while maintaining a professional, expedition-ready appearance.
Features
- Ultralight Profile: Weighs just 1.7kg, perfect for fast-and-light tramping and bikepacking.
- Fast-Pitch External Design: The innovative external pole structure allows the tent to be pitched outside-in, keeping the inner tent completely dry during rainy setups.
- Premium Silnylon Fabrics: Constructed with high-tear-strength Ripstop Silnylon for maximum durability at a minimal weight.
- Weather Ready: High polyurethane (PU) waterproof coatings on both the fly and floor ensure exceptional protection from New Zealand's changing elements.
- Streamlined Access: A single side entrance makes getting in, out, and managing gear straightforward and efficient.
- Aerodynamic Shape: The low-profile design effectively sheds high winds in exposed backcountry campsites.
Specifications
- Capacity: 1 Person
- Total Weight: 1.7 kg
- Inner Dimensions: 210cm (L) x 90cm (W) x 95cm (H)
- Fly Material: 20D Ripstop Silnylon
- Fly Waterproof Rating: PU3000mm
- Floor Material: 40D Ripstop Silnylon
- Floor Waterproof Rating: PU5000mm
- Pole System: 8.5mm Aluminium (External configuration)
- Doors: 1 (Side entrance)
- Colour: Graphite with yellow accents
- Includes 5 attached guy line and line locks
- 11 Alloy pegs
- Includes additional guy rope/line lock & peg