Perfect for those 185cm (6ft) or less that want
a roomy tent that is strong, quick to setup, and light weight
Description
- Double wall construction to prevent condensation inside
- Pole clip design for very fast and easy setup and take down
- Inner attaches to outer for one piece setup/take down
- Two top vents on vestibules for cross ventilation
- Large no claustrophobic interior with high ceiling
- Large side doors for easy entry and exit
- Two (2) inner options:
-- Mesh Netting inner for extra ventilation
-- Breathable Fabric inner for more warmth and to keep spindrift and sand from blowing in
Note: Breathable Fabric inner has mesh netting window on each door with zippered flap
- Four interior pockets
- Two large vestibules; each with a zippered door
- outer fabric: SuprSilTM-UL nylon 15D rip-stop fabric that is coated both sides with silicone for extra strength, 2000mm hydrostatic water rated
- inner fabric: No-See-Um mesh netting to keep even tiny bugs out, but allow good ventilation
- floor fabric: silicone/PU coated nylon 15D rip-stop fabric non-slip and seam-taped, 3000mm hydrostatic water rated
- Highest quality components, such as YKK zippers
- World class quality
- Ready to go out of the box; seam sealed where necessary at the factory
Specifications
Best Use | Backpacking/Bikepacking |
Seasons | 3-Seasons |
Sleeping capacity | 1-2 people |
Packed size |
Bikepacking version: Ultra Light version: |
Floor dimensions | |
Vestibule area | |
Peak height | 99 cm (39 in) |
Number of doors | 2 |
Number of poles | 3 |
Pole material |
Bikepacking version: Alumium 7001 Ultra Light version: DAC NFL |
Pole diameter | Bikepacking version: 7.9mm Ultra Light version: 8.7mm |
Outer fabric | Both sides silicone coated ripstop nylon |
Inner fabric | Mesh Netting or Breathable Fabric nylon fabric |
Floor fabric | Silicone/PU coated ripstop nylon |
Design style | Inner connected to outer |
Design type | Freestanding |
Footprint included | No |
Stakes/pegs/guy lines included | Yes |
- Weight Bikepacking versions:
-- 1.406kg (3lb 1.6oz = 49.6oz) for SuprSilTM-UL fabric outer, Mesh Netting inner, non-slip, seam taped floor, and light weight bikepacking 7.9mm, 30cm/12in folding length Aluminum poles (rev. A-1)
- Weight Utra Light versions:
-- 1.220kg (2lb 11.0oz = 43.0oz) for SuprSilTM-UL fabric outer, Mesh Netting inner, non-slip, seam taped floor, and ultra light DAC NFL 8.7mm Aluminum poles (rev. A-1)
-- 1.288kg (2lb 13.4oz = 45.4oz) for SuprSilTM-UL fabric outer, Breathable Fabric inner, non-slip, seam taped floor, and ultra light DAC NFL 8.7mm Aluminum poles (rev. A-1)
- Size rating: 213cm (84in) long interior rated for those 183cm (6ft-0in) or less
(213cm (84in) interior length minus 183cm (6ft-0in or 72in) for the height of a person allows an extra 15cm (6in) at head and foot ends for sleeping bag loft.)
- Click to download instruction manual
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BIKEPACKING VERSION 30CM/12IN FOLDING LENGTH ULTRA LIGHT VERSION DAC NFL What is the difference between these two types of poles?
Both Ultra Light and Bikepacking pole options are aluminum... strength is similar.
Ultra Light poles: lighter weight, folding length 36cm, and more expensive
Bikepacking poles: shorter folding length (30cm), weight is a little more than Ultra Light poles, and less expensive
Is this tent available in any other colours, or do you plan to make it available in other colours?
maybe in the future.
Is it possible to set up the inner tent separately?
No, if you want to set up inner without outer/fly, we suggest considering Big Sky's Evolution tent series.
Note: Big Sky's Revolution tent series works great if you want to set up outer without inner.
What are the differences when compared to Big Sky's Glacier 1.5P tent?
Big Sky's Revolution 1.5P tent vs. Big Sky's Glacier 1.5P tent:
Same:
- Interior size (Revolution 1.5P and Glacier 1.5P inners are interchangeable)
Different:
- Revolution 1.5P tent is 3-Seasons rated vs. Glacier 1.5P tent is 4-Seasons rated
- Revolution 1.5P inner is Mesh Netting vs. Glacier 1.5P inner is Breathable fabric
- Revolution 1.5P poles are lighter weight vs. Glacier 1.5P poles are stronger
- Revolution 1.5P outer has 2 vestibules vs. Glacier 1.5P outer has NO vestibules
- Revolution 1.5P tent is lighter weight: 1.22kg/43.0oz vs Glacier 1.5P tent weight: 1.36kg/47.9oz
The Tent including the guy lines and stakes or not?
Stakes/pegs and guy lines are available options. You do not have to purchase them if you do not need them.
Do you make this tent with a DCF (outer) option?
Do you make this tent with a DCF (outer) option?
> The plan is to have DCF (Cuban fabric) outer option available next year for the Revolution 1.5P tent.
Thank you for your interest,
Big Sky International
What is the weight difference between the different pole sets for the Revolution 1.5?
Bikepacking poles have a shorter folding length and less expensive
UltraLight weight poles are lighter weight and more expensive
Durability of both is good
Is this a free standing tent?
yes, although most people stake/peg the vestibules.