Orion III Extreme

The floor requires a higher water column to cope with the pressure created by standing or kneeling on the fabric floor.

Although it cannot always be prevented, there are several ways to reduce or eliminate the formation of condensation.

1. reduce or remove as much wet equipment as possible from inside the tent.

2. ventilate the tent when conditions permit.

3. use the appropriate tent floor (footprint) to create a barrier against the cold, wet ground.

4. use a small sponge to wipe off condensation.

Unfortunately, condensation cannot be completely eliminated from a tent design. Cool air must flow into the tent and warm air must be able to escape. If this is not possible, condensation will form. Whenever possible, ventilate the tent, either by opening a vent in the top of the flysheet or leaving the flysheet open all night. The goal is to create a cross flow that ventilates the tent and removes the warm air.

When you return from your trip, whether it's a weekend or several weeks, it's a good idea to put your tent up again in a dry place so it can dry out. Be sure to clean the interior, wipe off any dirt that has stuck to the underside, and clean all zippers with a damp, warm rag. If the tent has been used in dirty and/or sandy conditions, you can lightly spray it with water to loosen the dirt from the material, coating, seams and zippers.

Our "Extreme" outer tent fabric is made of nylon coated with silicone on both sides. The silicone coating makes the fabric waterproof and does not reduce tear resistance like other types of coating. At the same time, the silicone coating protects the fabric from UV radiation. Our 40 D Nylon 6 fabric is absolutely waterproof and elastic. This makes it the first choice for tents in the expedition and 4-season trekking category.

Advantages of the "Extreme" fabric:

- high tear resistance
- durability
- UV protection
- elasticity increases the tension of the outer tent and results in a sturdy tent in the wind

Disadvantages of the "Extreme" fabric:

- Fabric stretches because it absorbs water. The tent must therefore be re-tensioned when wet.
- silicone-coated fabric cannot be seam-taped.

For which use do we recommend "Extreme" tents?

- Tours with a focus on durability
- Expeditions
- Tours lasting several weeks
- Tours in exposed locations (high winds, bad weather, cold, snow)

The "UL" outer tent fabric is also made of nylon, but at 15 D it is significantly lighter than the "Extreme" fabric and is therefore used for very lightweight tents. This fabric is coated with silicone on the outside to protect the nylon against UV radiation. On the inside, it is coated with polyurethane (PU) to ensure a high level of waterproofness and to weld the seams from the inside with seam tape.

Advantages of the "UL" fabric:

- optimum ratio of stability and weight
- seam tapes welded for guaranteed waterproofness

Disadvantages of the "UL" fabric:

- Not as durable as the "Extreme" fabric

For which use do we recommend "UL" tents?

- Tours with a focus on lightweight
- Multi-day tours