Tension Ridge architecture: higher doors, easier entry

Adapt to any adventure with our multiple configuration options

Apex Vent: Expels warm air to prevent condensation

Unmatched space and comfort with our innovative Tension Ridge design

Tent / Rainfly stuff sacks morph into corner pockets

Fast and easy rainfly setup with our Quick Connect Foot clips

Pack smart and stay organized with our FairShare storage system

award winner

More livability than any other tent in its class

Tension Ridge architecture: higher doors, easier entry

Adapt to any adventure with our multiple configuration options

Apex Vent: Expels warm air to prevent condensation

Unmatched space and comfort with our innovative Tension Ridge design

Tent / Rainfly stuff sacks morph into corner pockets

Fast and easy rainfly setup with our Quick Connect Foot clips

Pack smart and stay organized with our FairShare storage system

Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent

Name: Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent
Brand: Sea to Summit
Price: 449.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (39 reviews)

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3 Person

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Description

The Telos two and three-person freestanding tents will radically change your perception of what an ultralight backpacking tent can be. Sea to Summit’s engineers made it their mission to design a tent that is easy to set up and filled with cleve...

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Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent

Description

However – there are three additional reasons why Backpacker Magazine bestowed their Editor’s Choice Award on the Telos line of tents: Space, Ventilation and Versatility.

Features

Tension Ridge raises the tent’s shape upwards for more usable head-and-shoulder space and creates truly higher doors for easier entry and more vestibule storage.
Color-coded ultra-strong lightweight DAC NSL two-hub poleset and quick connect pole feet make for easy setup.
Made for longevity and superior waterproof performance by using premium materials including DAC poles, YKK zippers, 7-series aluminum hardware and seam-taped PeU-coated rainfly.
Hangout Mode converts rainfly into semi-open shelter. Requires a pair of trekking poles or Hangout Mode Pole Set.
FairShare storage system: tent packs into 3 stuff sacks to split the load. After set-up, stuff sacks transform into gear storage pockets.
Lightbar: add a headlamp and secure the tent pole storage sack to the apex of the tent for soft even illumination.
Rainfly can be set up first for a dry setup and takedown.
Includes 8 Ground Control Light Tent Pegs
4 detachable guylines which can be quickly attached to loops on each tent corner.
To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Sea to Summit footprint - sold separately.

Construction & Materials

The 6” deep 20D nylon tub floor is rated to 2500mm hydrostatic head – light, waterproof and durable.
Ultra-lightweight 15D polyester mesh inner for maximum ventilation. Its dark grey color provides excellent visibility.
Silicone / Polyether Polyurethane-coated 15D nylon rainfly fabric provides long-lasting waterproof performance with a 1200mm hydrostatic head.
The poles of the Tension Ridge are swept upwards – not angled downwards as is common in tents. This raises the tent’s shape, providing significantly more livable space.
Apex Vent - at the highest point of the tent, this oversized vent efficiently expels warm air to prevent condensation and can be easily zipped shut from inside the tent.
Baseline Vents allow you to control airflow and effectively manage humidity and condensation in wet conditions without letting the rain in.
Quick Connect Foot is a beautifully designed, machined aluminum clip that attaches the pole and the inner foot with ease and is stronger than plastic buckles that can break.

Awards

Backpacker - Editors Choice
Outside - Gear of the Year
2021 Outside Buyer's Guide - Best Tents
T3 - Platinum Award
Popular Mechanics - Outdoor Awards - Innovation Spotlight
Popular Mechanics - Editors Choice
Popular Mechanics - Gear of the Year
Fast Company - Innovation by Design Award Honoree
Gear Patrol - GP100
Outdoor Retailer Magazine - 2021 Hot Pick
Core 77 - Design Awards (Notable)
Fatherly - Best of the Backyard
The Voice - Top 50
Bikepacking - 2021 Gear of the Year
Outdoor Retailer - Gear Patrol Gear of the Show
Men's Health Outdoor Award - Best Camping Tent Category
Backcountry Skiing Canada - Best Camping Gear of 2022

Technical Features

DAC Poles

TENSION RIDGE

QUICK-CONNECT POLE FEET

FAIR-SHARE STORAGE / LIGHTBAR

Tech specs

Design Type

Freestanding
Door Count

2 Doors / 1 Pole
Fabric - Canopy

15-denier polyester mesh
Fabric - Floor

20-denier ripstop nylon
Fabric - Rain Fly

15-denier ripstop nylon; 1200mm hydrostatic head
Pole Material

DAC Featherlite NSL 8.5mm and NSL 9.0mm
Season Rating

3 Season

	2 Person	3 Person

Exceptionally Livable

More Space

Tension Ridge architecture delivers a better space-to-weight ratio than any tent in its class

Superior Ventilation

An advanced venting system improves airflow and reduces condensation

Unmatched Versatility

Multiple configuration options including Hangout Mode which allows you to convert your tent’s fly into a semi-open shelter, means our tents adapt to the weather or your activity

Frequently Asked questions

Why is the Telos heavier than other ultralight tents?

The Telos tent is made with durable materials, offers more internal space, and has better ventilation than competing tents. For weight-conscious hikers, the Alto shaves off a few ounces for easy carry.

What are the differences between regular and plus models?

The Telos Plus tent has a nylon inside fabric with unzippable vents rather than mesh to keep cold air from getting into the inner tent. The Plus model also features a more waterproof floor (4000mm vs 2500mm).

Is a footprint necessary with this tent?

The Telos has a relatively waterproof (2500mm) floor, so can be used in pretty wet (but not downright boggy) conditions without a footprint. However, adding a footprint does help protect the floor from rips and tears.

How is a PeU coating different from a PU coating?

PeU coatings are ether-based. They are much less susceptible to hydrolysis (which is when a urethane coating absorbs moisture and becomes soft or 'sticky', often in storage), so they're better for rainflys and tent floors.