SlingFin

LFD Tent: 4-Season 12-Person

When it comes to wind-scoured camps at the base of the highest peaks, the hard-wearing and thoughtfully-built LFD tent delivers well-deserved shelter from the storm. Part of SlingFin's Expedition Series, it boasts a 10 to 12 person (plus gear!) capacity that offers a hardy night of rest before the big climb, or as a place for folks to gather for a group meal. Interior o-rings provide plenty of options for hanging gear, drying sleeping bags, or securing guy lines. Three separate doors provide multiple access or exit points to keep congestion to a minimum, while seven clear polymer windows provide ventilation and a view of outside conditions; the windows use a clear polymer film that's flexible down to -40F, won't yellow from UV exposure, and include ET70 window covers to reflect heat on sunny days.

Founded in 2010, SlingFin set out on a mission to produce the hardiest outdoor equipment possible, using high quality materials and a thoughtful design in order to deliver reliable shelter for alpine destinations. Made with high-strength, abrasion-resistant nylon fabric and a rugged dome design, the LFD Tent can withstand raging winds and blinding blizzards without failure. Custom-molded acetyl clips remain flexible down to temperatures of -40F, with shapes that are easy to operate even with gloves on. Their attachment points are reinforced using 3-layer ET70 sewn over a nylon core in order to withstand high winds. Plus, specifically to deal with the harsh sun of a thinner atmosphere, the fabric is treated with titanium dioxide in order to fend off UV radiation at high altitudes.