7001/T6 Aluminium - Anodised aluminium tent pole made of 7001 aluminium alloy, hardness T6. Combines the desirable characteristics of resistance to fracture (brittleness) and optimum stiffness to an equal degree.

Multipole 13/15mm 6061 and 7001 T6 aluminium alloy assembled in different thicknesses to provide the optimum distribution of tension.

Scandium light 8.88 The entire line of TATONKA high-end tents is equipped with our new Scandium light-weight tent poles. Scandium is a chemical element that is added to aluminium alloys to dramatically improve material characteristics: breaking strength is up to 20% greater than that of the conventional 7001 alloy, and Scandium poles are up to 30% lighter than the 7001 aluminium poles but are still just as strong. Flexural strength until permanent deformation is up to 8% higher than conventional flexural strength ratings, which is particularly important for tent stability in strong winds. These poles are also treated with an n extremely hard, smooth coating, ensuring a long service life and easy handling. In addition to the new material characteristics, the newly developed insert connections with tapered end pieces (swaging system) is significantly stronger and more break-resistant than conventional insert systems.

210T Taffeta Nylon This is a tightly and finely woven material for light tent floor. Quadruple PU-coated, with a 10,000 mm water column rating

185T Polyester PU The outer tent material of the Basic Line is provided on the inside with a quadruple PU coating (water column 8000 mm). This lightweight polyester material has proven its UV-resistant and color-fast properties. Because this weave cannot absorb water, it does not expand in wet conditions.

420 HD Nylon The classic 420 denier polyamide (nylon) material is unbeatable in its uncompromising quality. It has proved itself as a good basic material in its High density (HD) grade which can be used for a variety of products. The 420 HD denier fibres provide a high level of tear-resistance and the material is water-proofed with four coats of polyurethane.

210T Nylon Rip Stop 210T Nylon Rip Stop is a very lightweight cloth with fine Rip Stop optik and pleasant grip. Inside with PU-coating for a water column of 2000mm

Silicon Nylon 6.6 RS An extremely high an tear-resistant tent material used in our high-end series. This material's outstanding characteristics are achieved by using high-quality base material (6.6 ripstop nylon) reinforced with a multi-layer silicone coating (3 times on the outside and twice on the inside). This material id very thin but virtually impossible to tear with your bare hands. 100% water repellent because of silicone coating on both sides. 1500mm water column.

Packing a tent Before packing a tent, allow it to air well first to prevent the formation of condensation. If you have to pack quickly, the travel towel from TATONKA can help. Made of viscose material, it can dry dew off of an outer tent surface. Because you can't always wait for the rest of the tent to dry, the (moist) outer tent is packed inside the (dry) inner tent that is then stowed in a packsack. To avoid stains, a moist tent should never be stowed in the packsack for more than a few hours.

Pitching Whenever you pitch your tent, you should find an even, dry spot and then remove stones, branches and other sharp objects. To provide protection against cold and moisture, you may want to put a tent underlay down. Pitch the tent so that its smallest possible tent area effected by the wind.

Poles / Repair sleeves Even though the Service-Plus poles from TATONKA easily master most emergencies: repair sleeves are available for poles, and are recommended, in addition to an entire pole segment, for longer excursions.

Tent care Before packing the tent dry and loosely to allow ventilation, it deserves to be cleaned before the next trip with a moist sponge. If it needs to be repaired, now is the right time to do so.