Integral Designs Silshelter
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Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users
Description
The Silshelter is a tarp/shelter made by Integral Designs. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Backcountry.com:
"The Integral Designs Sil Shelter is an ultra light siliconized nylon tarp, specially shaped to set up on a hiking pole as a two person stand-alone shelter. The Sil Shelter is intended for use in conjuction with a bivy in above treeline conditions. A non slip neotek pole cap holds hiking pole in place at reinforced apex, with a second pole wrap prop-point in the center of the shelter. There are 21 webbing tie outs on corners and edges (one on the outside of the pole cup to enable suspension from a tree), and 3 webbing tie loops on the body of the tarp. The front entrance flaps can be left open for ventilation or overlapped and staked for a weather tight closure. The Sil Shelter has no zippers. Pitch off ground level for best ventilation. The Sil Shelter will attach to the front of many tents as a simple vestibule."
From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Integral Silshelter is an ultralight siliconized nylon tarp, specially shaped to set up on a hiking pole as a two person stand-alone shelter. Intended for use in conjunction with a bivy in above treeline conditions. Non slip Neotek pole cap holds hiking pole in place at reinforced apex., with a second pole wrap prop-point in the centre of the shelter. There are 21 webbing tie outs on corners and edges (one on the outside of the pole cup to enable suspension from a tree), and 3 webbing tie loops on the body of the tarp. The front entrance flaps can be left open for ventilation or overlapped and staked for a weather tight closure. The Silshelter has no zippers. Pitch off ground level for best ventilation. The Silshelter will also attach to front of many tents as a simple vestibule.. Integral Silshelter Specifications: Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 16.5 zo Dimensions: 108" x 60" x 42" Floor Area: 40 sq.ft. Freestanding? No Poles: N/A Doors: N/A"
From REI:
"A fantasy come true for ounce-counting hikers! Silshelter pitches with a single trekking pole and six stakes--setup takes only a minute. This ultra-light silicon-treated nylon tarp is specially shaped to set up on your trekking pole (not included) as a two-person stand-alone shelter. Non-slip Neotek pole cap holds pole in place at reinforced apex, with a second pole wrap prop-point in the center of the shelter. Features 21 webbing tie-outs on corners and edges, plus 3 webbing tie-loops on the body of the tarp. One webbing tie-out on the outside of the pole cup enables suspension from a tree. Front entrance flaps can be left open for ventilation or overlapped and staked for a weather-tight closure; no zippers. Will attach to the front of many tents as a simple vestibule. Pitch up off ground level for best ventilation. Offers 40 sq. ft. of coverage as a tarp and 70 sq. ft when flat. Comes with stuff sack and six stakes."
User Reviews
Silshelter
Reviewed by David Colllins, Jul 29, 2009
1. Firstly I use it as a standalone shelter for my mountain bike and rucksack, and an all weather shelter for cooking in the inevitable downpour conditions that exist , when I am on one of my epic rides in the English Lake District, or Peak District, when I sleep in My Marmot EOS 1P tent."
Silshelter
Reviewed by RUSTY SHELTON, Jul 30, 2008
I use a OR bivy and light ground cloth also."
Silshelter
Reviewed by calamitybrook, Oct 18, 2006
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Silshelter at 3 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com | Silshelter | $135.96 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | SilShelter | $139.95 | Buy Now |
 REI | Silshelter 5' x 9' | $170.00 | Buy Now |
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