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Outdoor Research Helium Awning

Outdoor Research Helium Awning

Average Rating: rated 3.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users

Description

The Helium Awning is a tarp/shelter made by Outdoor Research. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From CampSaver.com:
"With the Outdoor Research Helium Awning you can cruise under dripping clouds and travel far from home despite the threat of incoming weather: this silicone-coated ripstop nylon awning provides excellent shelter for up to three people, with or without bivy sacks.Stake loops with 5 adjustable tension buckles make this ultralight awning easy to stake out.Mesh pockets at each corner can be used to store the 1.5mm cord when it is not being used to stake out the awning.Using trekking poles and cord allows the Helium Awning to be erected in several different configurations, providing a range of coverage that can be adjusted to match changing conditions."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"A welcome addition to most backpacking and fair-weather mountaineering adventures, the Outdoor Research Helium Awning offers a lightweight design that shelters up to three adults in bivy sacks or extra expedition backpacks, crag bags, boots, cooking items and other outdoor equipment. It's made with a lightweight ripstop silnyl canopy that features five stake loops with adjustable tension buckles and six guy line loops. Outdoor Research engineered the Helium Awning to pitch with adjustable trekking or mountaineering ski poles, and the structure can withstand moderate breezes without collapsing (provided that you tautly stake everything and keep the shelter opening downwind). A guyline loop near the center of the Helium Solo Awning allows for extra clearance at one end of the shelter, improving your overall legroom inside a bivy sack or sleeping bag. Reflective accents at the corners make it easy to spot the Helium Awning when returning from base camp late after sunset. Weighing in at just a little over a pound, the Helium Awning is a practical choice for minimalists trios and well-equipped groups, especially if you don't like waking up to dew-soaked boots every morning."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Outdoor Research Helium Awning (Fall 2007) Specifications for the Helium Awning by Outdoor ResearchAverage Weight: 27.0 oz./765 gDimensions: 135in. x 125in./343 cm x 318 cm Features: 40D ripstop silnyl fabric with polyurethane coated interior sheds weather 1.5 mm cord Mesh cord pockets and reflective tape at corners Five stake loops with adjustable tension buckles; six guy line loops Stores in a stuff sack Can be erected in several different configurations Useful with 1, 2, or 3 bivy sacks or by itself"

From Backcountry Outlet:
"The Outdoor Research Helium Awning is an incredibly versatile, lightweight summer shelter for up to three people. The Helium Awning shelter has five stake-out loops with tension buckles and six additional guy-line loops, allowing it to be set up in several configurations. With two trekking poles (not included) or big sticks, this Outdoor Research shelter can be set up in six different ways to provide optimal coverage depending on weather, terrain, and the amount of campers. At only 19.7oz, the ultralight Helium Awning is perfect for groups who want to cut pack weight."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Helium Awning
Reviewed by scope, Mar 25, 2008

"Heavy at 27oz for a tarp, but it is large and it's not bare bones. Comes with reflective tie-out cords with tightening straps on 7 of the 11 tie-outs and has mesh pockets to keep the cord/straps tidy when not in use - extremely convenient.

It will definitely hold two hikers and a dog, but not 3 individuals as mfr suggests, except maybe completely spread out horizontal."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Helium Awning
Reviewed by Dave Pyatt, Feb 17, 2007

First of all, once you take this product out of the stuff sack, you will likely never get it back in. The material might be great for light weight, but it is nearly impossible to handle due to its slippery surface and flimsy design. The only reason I gave it a two star instead of a one, is because I would recommend this to someone who was going to set this up and never take it down.

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