Vela I Extreme

The floor requires a higher water column to cope with the pressure created by standing or kneeling on the fabric floor.

Although it cannot always be prevented, there are several ways to reduce or eliminate the formation of condensation.

1. reduce or remove as much wet equipment as possible from inside the tent.

2. ventilate the tent when conditions permit.

3. use the appropriate tent floor (footprint) to create a barrier against the cold, wet ground.

4. use a small sponge to wipe off condensation.

Unfortunately, condensation cannot be completely eliminated from a tent design. Cool air must flow into the tent and warm air must be able to escape. If this is not possible, condensation will form. Whenever possible, ventilate the tent, either by opening a vent in the top of the flysheet or leaving the flysheet open all night. The goal is to create a cross flow that ventilates the tent and removes the warm air.

When you return from your trip, whether it's a weekend or several weeks, it's a good idea to put your tent up again in a dry place so it can dry out. Be sure to clean the interior, wipe off any dirt that has stuck to the underside, and clean all zippers with a damp, warm rag. If the tent has been used in dirty and/or sandy conditions, you can lightly spray it with water to loosen the dirt from the material, coating, seams and zippers.

Our "extreme" outer tent fabric is made of nylon coated on both sides with silicone. The silicone coating makes the fabric extremely waterproof and does not reduce the tear resistance like other types of coating. At the same time, the silicone coating protects the fabric from UV radiation. Our 40D Nylon 6 fabric is completely waterproof and elastic. This makes it the first choice for expedition and 4S trekking category tents.

Advantages of extreme fabric:

- high tear resistance
- durability
- UV protection
- elasticity increases the tension of the outer tent and gives a stable tent in the wind

Disadvantages of extreme fabric:

- Fabric stretches because it absorbs water and therefore the tent must be re-stretched when wet
- silicone-coated fabric cannot be seam-welded

For what use do we recommend extreme tents:

- tours with a focus on durability
- expeditions
- tours lasting several weeks
- tours in exposed areas (high wind, bad weather, cold, snow)

The UL fabric is also made of nylon, but with 15D it is significantly lighter than the extreme fabric and is therefore used for very light tents. This fabric is coated with silicone on the outside to protect the nylon against UV radiation. On the inside, it is coated with polyurethane to provide high waterproofing, thus welding the seams from the inside with seam tape.

Advantages of UL fabric:

- optimal ratio of stability and weight
- Seam tapes welded for guaranteed waterproofness

Disadvantages UL fabric:

- not as durable as extreme fabric

For what use do we recommend extreme tents:

- tours with a focus on lightweight
- tours lasting several days