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The Niak, a very light two-person tent that is a palace for one, is a highly versatile solution to warmer weather trips. Shown here on Joeri and Anita van der Kloet’s 6-month backpacking trip through Scandinavia. Photo: Joeri van der Kloet (nordic2016.com).
Niak Details
Looped guy lines affixed to twin attachments on each side of each pole increase stability in poor conditions.
2 Integrated stowage pockets.
Flap protects the zipper from the rain.
High bathtub floor keeps out ground water.
Inner tent door is all mesh, providing constant air flow.
Either side of the entrance can be used for access, and both sides can be completely rolled away to expose the inner tent’s mesh doors for added air flow on hot days.
J Kerlon 1000 outer tent fabric and 9 mm poles make for a very lightweight yet strong tent.
J 3 season design: ventilation is built into the construc- tion, and the inner tent mesh areas have no backing fabric panels.
J Self-supporting dome design requires only the ves- tibule to be pegged, and the simple full sleeve and tensioner pole system make for quick, easy set up.
Niak awards
J The Niak has room enough for two plus gear, and is also a spacious mansion for one.
J Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simul- taneous pitching.
J The single entrance/single vestibule configuration affords easy access as well as storage space.
J An optional footprint covers only the inner tent area and not the vestibule. It connects directly to the tent, and can be left attached during pitching.
J The inner tent can be replaced with the Niak Mesh Inner tent (sold separately; see page 76).
J The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires 4 optional pole holders (sold separately; see page 80).
Outdoor, Germany’s largest and most prestigious outdoor magazine, awarded the Niak Editors’ Choice, citing its excellent weather protection, its simple, easy to pitch construction, and its “sensational space to weight ratio.”
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