Backpacks | Kaitum 3 | Outdoor travel

Hilleberg

Kaitum 3

$1,290.00

Description

　　Maximum usable space, outstanding comfort, and strength in a lightweight package

　　Because of its two door/two vestibule configuration, its lightweight yet strong materials and its smart design, the Hilleberg Kaitum 3 provides a stunning balance of super light weight, overall comfort and high strength. Backpackers gravitate toward the Kaitum 3’s light weight and remarkable roominess, as do paddle and bicycle tourers, who also appreciate its small packed size. Hunters, winter campers, ski tourers, and climbers favor the Kaitum 3 because of its all-season strength as well as its low weight. And taller users will find the Kaitum’s plentiful floor space, vertical entrances, and vertical walls a roomy pleasure.

　　A note on colors: Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here.

Footprint sold separately.

Description

Brand Name:

Hilleberg

Tent Sleeps:

3 Person

Tent Type:

Double Wall

Number of Doors:

2 Doors

Area:

40.9 sq ft

Weight:

3.4 kg / 7 lbs 8 oz

Minimum Weight:

2.9 kg / 6 lbs 6 oz

Vestibule Size:

2 x 14 sq ft

Length:

168 in. (including vestibules)
86 in. (interior)

Height:

41 in. at peak

Width:

72 in. at widest point

Tent Pole Type:

2 x 112.2 in., 1 x 129.1 in.

Number of Tent Poles:

3

Stuff Size:

Approx. 19 in long x 7 in diameter

Other Features:

• Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric and 9mm poles make for a very lightweight yet supremely stable tent.
• All-season construction: outer tent walls extend to the ground and mesh areas are backed with adjustable fabric panels.
• Tunnel construction offers maximum space to weight ratio and is the ideal choice for mobile journeys.
• Plenty of room for three occupants and their gear.
• Linked but separable inner and outer tent for simultaneous pitching.
• Tunnel design requires only four pegs for pitching, and the simple, single opening continuous sleeve and pole tensioner system is quick to pitch and remarkably stable.
• Dual entrances and vestibules ensure that one door can always be situated out of the wind and provide flexible entry/exit and storage options.
• 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 during pitching.
• The outer and inner tents can be used separately. Pitching the inner tent alone requires optional pole holders (sold separately).
• Fabric backed mesh doors: Full no-see-um mesh on inner tent doors is covered by zipper adjustable, fabric panels for all-season comfort.
• Adjustable vents on each vestibule can be closed with snow-proof panels. Accessible from inside or outside of the tent.
• 18 V-Pegs included
• Footprint sold separately

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