The North Face Solo 12

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The Solo 12 is a three-season tent made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Solo 12 Tent (Spring 2008) - Add Solo 12 Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase The Solo 12 Tent by the North FaceT is the lightest-weight tent available from The North Face. A wind-tunnel-tested shelter for one-person camping.Specifications: [Capacity] 1 [Weight] trail: 2 lbs 2 oz (0.97 kg) total: 2 lbs 8 oz (1.12 kg) [Poles] number: 2 diameter: 8.84 mm [Stuffed Size] 23in. x 5in. (59 cm x 13 cm) [Fabric] canopy: 33 denier, 244T nylon with silicone and 1500 mm PU; floor: 50 denier, 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000 mm PU [Area] 18 ft2 (1.7 m2)Features: DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles using reverse-combi technology Nano-Knuckle swivel Fusion pitch with ultralight MicroClip Fully seam-sealed canopy Fully taped ultralight floor High-low venting with perimeter and overhead vents with zip closures Ultralight 1in. pole sleeve L-shaped door Color-coded poles Reflective guyline and zipper cording Compression stuffsack included"

From Backcountry.com:
"The North Face Solo 12 one-person Tent gives you 18sq ft of room and only weighs about as much as a bivy sack. This Flight Series three season tent keeps you dry with its weatherproof fabric, a seam-sealed canopy and a fully taped floor. Even though you're protected from the elements, you won't have to suffer a night of stuffy air with The North Face's top and lower vents... The North Face's Featherlite poles keep weight to a minimum and provide The North Face Solo 12 with the strength to withstand a strong storm."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Backcountry adventures certainly have their highs and lows, but few one-person tent designs have the high-low venting performance of this Solo 12 tent from The North Face. With 35 inches of headroom, the Solo is ideal for fastpacking outdoor enthusiasts who often find themselves feeling cramped by confining bivy bags and other ultralight tents. Overhead vents and perimeter vents combine to optimize the high-low air flow, although you can cut any excess breeze with the integrated zippers. This is accomplished with The North Face's new Nano-Knuckle Swivel, a durable plastic swivel that's positioned on the top cross pole to improve venting at the top without leaving you exposed to the elements. The durable nylon canopy is fully seam sealed for optimal weather protection, and The North Face tested the Solo 12 in wind tunnel gusts clocked up to 95 mph (don't try that with those other 2-lb. minimalist tents). If you like to go it alone but you also like a refined design with creature comforts, The North Face Solo 12 has you covered through three seasons of the year."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of The North Face Solo 12 TentTake a break from the city life, pack up your North Face backpack and head to the mountains. The ultra-light Solo 12 tent is ideal for the man or woman who is taking off on an outdoor expedition alone, or joining friends who have their own tents. The seam sealed canopy and floor let you sleep comfortable and dry throughout the evening, even with sudden changes in the weather. The North Face Solo 12 Tent features superior ventilation and can stand up to severe winds. The North Face Solo 12 is an ultralight and durable one-person tent with excellent high-low venting.Features:Area : 1.7 m2Capacity : 1Fabric : [canopy] 33 denier, 244T nylon with silicone and 1500 mm PU, [floor] 50 denier, 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000 mm PUPoles : [number] 2 , [diameter] 8.84 mmStuffed Size : 59 cm x 13 cmWeight : [trail] 0.97 kg , [total] 1.12 kgDAC Featherlite™ Aluminum Poles - DAC Featherlite™ Poles provide the strong support"

User Reviews

Solo 12
Reviewed by Andy Park, Oct 30, 2006

"Recently used in gale force winds in the Cairngorms, Scotland, as first real test. Very strong! Wobbles and shudders in large gusts but didn't buckle, amazing for something with no guylines. Love the small pack size, light weight and rapid pitch.

Couple of minor niggles, stuff sack with large webbing and buckles just adds pack weight for no reason and the door zip has a tendency to catch the storm flaps where it curves from the vertical to horizontal."

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