Sawtooth

The efficiency of a tarp with the stand-up room of a Tipi, this hybrid is a great combo of weight savings & comfort.  At 6+ feet tall, you get plenty of headroom, and can easily get dressed, stretch or pull in a couple of camp chairs.  All at just 4 1/2 pounds that shrinks down into a tiny package. The semi-conical shape has no big flat sides to catch wind or snow, and has proven its mettle in sustained winds of 50 mph, and gusts of well over 70 mph. Weather simply slides up and over, like a sawtooth. Want to save more weight? Ditch the rear pole and use a trekking pole or cut stick for a 3 ounce savings. The intent of this design was to provide a bullet-proof solo shelter for backcountry outings, that you can enter and leave without having to crawl, at very light weight. We want you to be able to stand when you enter the Sawtooth and when you put your gear on in the morning. Due to its sloping shape to the rear, it is optimized it for height, the 6′ 5″ testers who’ve been in it ca