Sea To Summit Telos TR2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent - Green

Sea To Summit Telos TR2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent: Freestanding Two-Person Shelter with Class-Leading Livability

Built for backpackers who refuse to trade interior comfort for trail weight. The Sea to Summit Telos TR2 delivers exceptional two-person livability through award-winning Tension Ridge architecture, six distinct pitch configurations, and premium DAC Featherlight poles — creating a genuinely spacious, airy shelter that radically redefines what a freestanding ultralight backpacking tent can be. Co-designed by DAC Pole founder Jake Lah and Sea to Summit founder Roland Tyson, the Telos TR2 is the benchmark three-season backpacking tent for South African adventurers who demand both performance and versatility.

Key Benefits:

* Tension Ridge Architecture: Unique inverted brow pole bends upward rather than downward, creating near-vertical walls, tall door openings, and a peak height of 41.3 inches — delivering dramatically more head and shoulder space than conventional backpacking tents at this weight class
* Six Setup Configurations: Classic inner-first, fly-only tarp mode (dropping packed weight to 2.64 lbs), dry setup fly-first, star-gazing mode with rainfly rolled to the ridge, Hangout Mode semi-open shelter, and footprint-plus-fly pitch — unmatched versatility for every South African climate and adventure style
* Apex Vent and Baseline Vent System: Oversized Apex Vent at the tent's highest point efficiently expels warm air with up to 70% better airflow than mesh-restricted vents, combined with adjustable Baseline Vents for cross-ventilation — critical for managing condensation in the Western Cape's humid coastal conditions
* FairShare Storage System: Three separate stuff sacks for poles, inner, and rainfly allow the load to be divided between two hiking partners' packs, with pole sack converting to an interior Lightbar that diffuses headlamp light across the tent ceiling
* Premium DAC Featherlight Poles: Colour-coded DAC Featherlight NSL aluminium poles with Quick Connect feet allow fly-first pitch in wet weather and easy rainfly removal during pack-up — keeping the inner tent dry in South African coastal and mountain rain conditions
* Lightweight 3-Season Construction: 15D ripstop nylon rainfly with 1,200mm waterproof rating, 20D polyester mesh canopy for maximum airflow, and 20D ripstop nylon bathtub floor with 4,000mm hydrostatic head — ultralight materials engineered for three-season performance across diverse terrain

The Telos TR2 is the ideal choice for backpackers, bikepackers, and fastpackers who want a freestanding shelter with class-leading interior space at a competitive trail weight. At 3 lbs 11 oz packed across three stuff sacks, it performs equally well on multi-day Drakensberg routes, Cederberg wilderness permits, and Western Cape coastal trails. The tapered floor (84.5 x 53/43 inches) comfortably accommodates two sleepers with dual large doors for easy entry and exit, while four interior storage pockets keep a two-night kit organised and accessible.

Technical Specifications:

* Capacity: 2 person freestanding three-season tent
* Minimum Trail Weight: 3 lbs 4.3 oz (1.48kg)
* Packaged Weight: 3 lbs 11 oz (1.67kg)
* Peak Height: 41.3 inches (105cm)
* Floor Dimensions: 84.5 x 53/43 inches (tapering head to foot)
* Floor Area: 28 sq ft with vestibule area of 19.5 sq ft
* Rainfly: 15D ripstop nylon, silicone/PeU coated, 1,200mm hydrostatic head
* Floor: 20D ripstop nylon bathtub design, 4,000mm hydrostatic head
* Canopy: 20D polyester mesh for maximum airflow and insect protection
* Poles: DAC Featherlight NSL 8.5mm and 9.0mm hubbed aluminium poles
* Doors: Dual large doors with vestibules on both sides
* Storage: 4 interior pockets plus FairShare stuff sacks as internal pockets
* Lightbar: Pole stuff sack doubles as ceiling-mounted headlamp diffuser
* Setup Modes: Classic, fly-only, dry setup, star-gazing, Hangout Mode, fly-plus-footprint
* Footprint: Lightfoot and Bigfoot options available separately
* Stakes: 8x 7075-T6 aluminium Y-stakes included

Perfect For: Multi-day backpacking on South African wilderness trails including Drakensberg and Cederberg, bikepacking and fastpacking with weight-conscious gear lists, three-season hiking in variable weather from coastal to mountain environments, paddling and canoe camping expeditions, adventure racing and hut-to-hut touring, summer camping where maximum ventilation is essential, experienced backpackers upgrading to a premium freestanding shelter

Ready to experience what a freestanding ultralight backpacking tent can truly deliver? The Sea to Summit Telos TR2 redefines two-person trail shelter performance with Tension Ridge livability, six setup modes, and FairShare weight distribution — making it the most versatile and comfortable freestanding tent for South Africa's diverse backcountry. Free SA delivery included on your next adventure essential.