The HotBox 2 from SlingFin is an ultra-lightweight 4-season tent. Reinforced, based on expedition tent techniques, it is designed to withstand harsh conditions. The WebTruss ceiling system keeps the structure in tension, ensuring the stability of the poles. It also makes it easier to pitch the tent in high winds. The WebTruss allows you to pitch the fly and the inner at the same time in poor weather conditions. For this setup, the WebTruss can also be replaced with DAC Twist clips (included) for additional weight savings.
The chamber can be reinforced for extra stability with an internal guy system. By simply stretching guy wires between the various attachment points, this allows the chamber structure to be strengthened for only a few grams. Also, loops on the inside of the awning allow the fabric to be quickly attached to the poles. The structure is made up of two DAC NFL 9.3mm hoops. The seams of the attachment points are reinforced. The zips have additional safety sliders in case of failure or breakage.
The HotBox 2 can accommodate two people. It has a large door without an apse, making it easy to enter and exit the tent. There is a rotting tarpaulin on each side of the tent to store equipment underneath. These areas are accessible from inside the tent via circular openings. Made from extremely lightweight fabrics, it is made from 20D Ripstop nylon fabric, siliconised on both sides. The chamber is made of a solid fabric to offer more protection against wind and cold and is also water-repellent. For ventilation, in addition to the mesh areas on the doors, there is a circular opening through the flysheet and the chamber. Eight storage pockets are located in the inner.
Pick up a footprint to prolong the life of your HotBox's floor or set up the tent without the body.
Features
- 2-person tent for minimalist alpine climbs and ski tours
- Large side vents for access to gear storage area along sides of tent
- Fully freestanding
- Breathable ripstop body blocks wind, spindrift, dust, and sand
- Through-vents on fly and tent body facilitate airflow
- Tent body through-vent has separate mesh and ripstop layers for buggy conditions
- 8 internal pockets for ample internal organization
- WebTruss adds strength and makes high-wind setup a breeze
- Rain gutter on fly zipper flap reduces drips during ingress and egress
- Internal guyline compatible (one set pre-installed)
- Mesh door vent for venting even when it's buggy
- Toggles connect fly to poles at guy points for stability
- Integrated pitch design allows the fly and tent to be pitched simultaneously
- Internal ceiling o-rings for gear hanging
- Eight internal pockets for endless organizational potential
- WebTruss can be replaced with DAC twist clips (included) for additional weight savings
- 14 external guy points
- 4 perimeter pull-out loops
- 2 snow flaps with stake points
- No added FR chemicals
- Pre-installed spare zipper sliders prolong zipper lifespan
- Please note: tents are not supplied seam sealed by Slingfin in order to prevent delimitation in transit. We recommend using the Gear Aid Silicone Tent Sealant.
Specifications
Minimum Weight (with WebTruss) | 3lbs 7.2oz (1.56kg) |
Minimum Weight (with included DAC Twist Clips) | 3lbs 4oz (1.47kg) |
Packaged Weight | 4lbs 2oz (1.87kg) |
Capacity | 2 |
Floor Area | 26.8sq ft (2.49sq m) |
Interior Height | 41" (104cm) |
Packed Size | 6" x 19" (15cm x 48cm) |
Pole Package Length | 17" (43cm) |
Floor Length | 82" (208cm) |
Floor Width | 52"/42" (132cm/107cm) (head/ foot) |
Number of poles | 2 |
Number of doors | 1 |
Materials
Tent Body Fabric | 15D Nylon Ripstop DWR |
Floor Fabric | 20D Nylon Ripstop PE 1800mm |
Fly Fabric | 20D Nylon Ripstop SIL/SIL 1500mm |
WebTruss Fabric | 20D Nylon Ripstop SIL/SIL 1500mm |
Poles | 2 DAC NFL 9.3mm |
Zippers | YKK #5 reverse coil (flysheet/tent body door), YKK #4.5 coil (door vent) |
Included accessories
14 DAC J-Stakes | 5.4oz (153g) |
14 orange reflective 2.5mm guylines (80" with tensioners) | 6.2oz (176g) |
DAC Twist clips* (to replace WebTruss) | 1.6oz (46g) |
Pole Repair Splint ( 13.2mm x 130mm) | 0.4oz (12g) |
*not necessary for normal use of the tent