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The Saitaris is built to take on the worst conditions, and its roomy interior, excellent ventilation and expansive vestibule space make it a welcome refuge on demanding trips. In 2016, Andrew Maffett and his team circumnavigated South Georgia Island, a place renowned for wild weather. Foto: Andrew Maffett/South Georgia Island Circumnavigators.
High bathtub floor keeps out ground water.
12 Integrated stowage pockets.
Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent door is covered by a zipper adjustable, fabric panel for all-season comfort.
Extended vestibule door opens from bottom, sides or top, and is backed with a removable mesh door.
Adjustable vents on the ends are backed with adjustable no-see-um mesh and air-permeable snow-proof panels, both of which are accessible from inside or outside the tent.
An optional footprint covers the entire area of the outer tent, including the vestibules. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached dur- ing pitching.
The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires 8 optional pole holders (sold separately; see page 80).
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Kerlon 1800 outer tent fabric and 10 mm poles make for an exceptionally strong and stable tent.
All season construction: outer tent walls extend to the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjust- able fabric panels.
Dome construction with multiple pole crossing points provide outstanding snow-load handling capability.
The Saitaris has plenty of room for 4 occupants and their gear.
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Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- taneous pitching.
Self-supporting dome design requires only the vestibules to be pegged, and the innovative full sleeve plus sleeve and clip pole system make for quick, easy set up.
Dual entrances ensure that one door can always be situated out of the wind and provide flexible entry/ exit options, and the one standard and one extended vestibule afford superb gear storage and comfort.
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Saitaris Details
Guy lines on the poles, many with attachment loops designed to wrap around pole or pole crossing points, and on the vent cover and vestibule vent hoods, increase stability in poor conditions.
Adjustable roof vents can be closed with snow-proof panels, and are accessible from inside the tent.
Separate vent cover protects open vents from snow and rain.
Extended vestibule on one end provides im- pressive storage space and greater flexibility.