Exped Orion Tent

Built to weather the storm at any altitude, the Exped Orion Tent features Exped's proven exoskeleton design so poles slide through the rainfly for taut structural integrity that stays intact in blustery breezes. The freestanding architecture of the Orion Tent makes it excellent for backpacking and climbing in wide open spaces where trees and other natural cover aren't readily available. Like other Exped tents, the Orion features a large-size and a medium-size vestibule for separating skis and climbing gear from essential equipment like boots, backpacks and cooking supplies. Because the vestibule pole extends to the ground, the vestibule content is better protected from spindrift in gusty conditions--a feature not always available on tents with tarp-style vestibule areas. When you compare the 29 cubic feet of space and weight to other models, the Orion doesn't stand out as a lightweight design among two-person, four-season tent designs. That's because the Orion's advantage is in the freestanding structural integrity. If weight is a concern, you can pitch the Orion's rainfly or canopy separately during the summer months.