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The Altai’s lightweight simplicity lends itself to a wide array of possible uses
1 Remarkably lightweight, the Altai is an excellent “insurance policy” for groups to have with them on trips in remote terrain. Here, an Altai makes a welcome bivouac for a group of ski mountaineers in the Tyrolean Alps.
2 The Altai is quick and easy to set up and take down, making it a great choice on highly mobile group trips. Here an Altai serves as a group gathering and dining spot area on a Hilleberg staff trip in northern Sweden.
Altai Details
Single central support can be achieved with a pole, a ski or by suspension from above.
Sidewall support can be achieved with poles, trekking or ski poles, or by suspension.
A combination of 1 central and 8 sidewall supports provides quick, easy pitching.
Flaps keep sidewall secure, espe- cially in snowy conditions.
3 The versatile Altai can be pitched very quickly as a simple but highly effective windbreak.
4 An Altai is a superb “break room” and dining hall on winter trips, as here during a Hilleberg staff trip in northern Sweden. In deep snow, it’s easy to dig a footwell to create a bench all around the sides and a table in the middle.
5 When combined with either the optional floorless inner tent or detachable floor, or both, the Altai offers even greater comfort.
Adjustable roof vents are easily accessible from inside of the tent.
8 guy lines are integrated into pole support system, and 15 additional guy line points afford even greater stability.
Simple, yurt-inspired design pro- vides full standing height in the cen- ter, full sitting height along the sides, and remarkable stability.
Large entrance has dual zippers for easy entry and exit. The door can be secured with three toggles and loops.
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