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A versatile Ultralight Catenary cut solo shelter

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Description	Simply put, the Gossamer Gear SpinnShelter™ is the lightest weight, full protection waterproof shelter available on the market today. It provides an unbelievable 4.9 sq. ft. (.5 sq. m.) of floor space per ounce of waterproof shelter! Our commitment to creating cutting edge ultralight gear led us to start experimenting with super-light spinnaker cloth several years ago. We tested a number of different spinnaker fabrics, and found considerable variation in characteristics. We have been making the G5 pack out of spinnaker fabric since 2002. We started testing shelters around the same time, and while the fabrics were adequate for hiking in the arid west, our development team was reluctant to introduce a shelter for wider distribution that had less-than-stellar performance in real-world wind and rain conditions. To save weight, the SpinnShelter™ is designed to set up with trekking poles. The poles do not need to be adjustable, though the use of poles shorter than 115 cm. will affect your ability to set up at a minimum ridge height. The User Manual covers techniques for installing a duct tape "stop" on a pole and the use of a clove hitch to use a tall pole for the short end of the shelter. Backpackers who don't use trekking poles may select a set of aluminum or carbon fiber tent poles to use with the tent. Eight stakes is the minimum number of stakes recommended for most setups. For additional stake downs along the sides, you may choose to carry additional stakes. With the weight of titanium stakes, it makes sense not to cut it closer than you need to for the anticipated conditions on your trip. Download User Manual

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Specs	Weight 8.8 oz. (250 g.) – tarp before seam-sealing 0.4 oz. (11 g.) – stuff sack (included) 1.5 oz. (42 g.) – 50 ft. (15 m.) of EZC2 2mm line (included) 1.8 oz. (51 g.) – 42 in. (107 cm.) front segmented aluminum pole (optional) 1.0 oz. (30 g.) – 24 in. (61 cm.) rear segmented aluminum pole (optional) Dimensions 35.4 sq. ft. (3.3 sq. m.) – tarp area staked down to ground 27.8 sq. ft. (2.6 sq. m.) – main tarp section 7.6 sq. ft. (0.7 sq. m.) – front vestibule 96 in. (244 cm.) – total width of front of tarp (48” per side) 54 in. (137 cm.) – total width of rear of tarp (27” per side) 40 in. (102 cm.) - height at peak for standard setup 55 in. (140 cm.) – front entrance width (staked down position) 38 in. (97 cm.) – rear entrance width (staked down position) 101 in. (257 cm.) - length of tarp ridgeline, not counting overhangs or vestibules 10 in. (25 cm.) – front entrance overhang 4 in. (10 cm.) – rear entrance overhang NOTE: some dimensions will vary depending on setup Materials 0.99 oz. per sq. yd. (34 g. per sq. m.) fully waterproof high thread count spinnaker cloth Selected use of 70 denier 2.2 oz. per sq. yd. (74.7 g. per sq. m.) urethane-coated ripstop nylon EZC2 spectra-core line (275 lb. (125 kg.) tensile strength) Color: Grey

Features	Lineloc buckles at each corner and the middle of both sides for easy line tensioning High thread count spinnaker cloth - the lightest fully waterproof fabric available Computer-designed catenary ridgeline Provides COMPLETE protection from the elements Overall tarp/door design allows multiple pitching configurations All three doors (2 front, 1 rear) can be closed or pitched open independently Large main tarp area and immense vestibule provides generous living space and abundant storage capacity. 10-inch front door overhang Front peak height allows average-sized hiker to sit up inside Computer designed main tarp wall shapes allow sufficient interior height and space to minimize contact with interior walls Five stake out points per side (on main tarp) extends pitching options and minimizes fabric stress Convenient Red (front peak) and Blue (rear peak) pull outs aids pitching efficiency Can be used as an emergency shelter for 2 persons

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