Never Seen Before! - Simond MT900 UL Tent Review

Is this the future of backpacking tent fabric? The Simond MT900 UL 2 person backpacking tent uses a special Condensless fabric. The fabric, along with the overall design, makes this a great summer 2 person tent or can be used for 3 season use. Simond is a Decathlon outdoor gear brand. Their camping gear is tested in the Alps around the Chamonix region of France. They also test their tents in a wind tunnel too for peace of mind. See the tent in action here in the Lake District: https://youtu.be/i1ED6eZp4aI Key Benefits Easy transport Total weight 1550 g. Volume 5 L. Cover dimensions 39 x 12 × 12 cm Limitation of condensation - Thanks to its patented material, condensation is prevented in 72% of cases. Waterproof - Main fabric 5000 mm; Ground sheet 3000 mm (Schmerber water column) Easy assembly / dismantling - Single Y pole. Single wall construction. Semi-freestanding tent Capacity - 60 cm wide per person (shoulders). Interior height 100cm. Double entry Easy assembly / dismantling Single Y pole. Single wall construction. Semi-freestanding tent Capacity 60 cm wide per person (shoulders). Interior height 100cm. Double entry Ventilation 2 vents. Inner compartments with perforated fabric (75% of fabric) Pockets 2 storage pockets at head end. Wind resistance 50km/h at the door end;70km/h at the head and feet end. validated in wind tunnel. Product Details What is condensation in the context of a bivouac? Condensation occurs when moisture in the air cools on contact with the cold walls of a tent, forming water droplets. This happens when the air, heated by the occupants, comes into contact with walls that are colder than the inside of the tent. How is the weight of the single-wall mt900 ul 2p tent distributed? - Total weight of 1,550g - Items can be separated so several people can carry them. - Tent alone: 990g - Pole kit: 400g - Pegs (8 pieces): 80g - Guy ropes: 16g - Covers: 30g + 14g + 6g - Repair kit (ferrule): 14g How waterproof are this tent's materials? - The main fabric is 20 denier polyester with a waterproof, breathable coating: P20D, 5,000mm H20 (Schmerbers). - The ground sheet is made of 40 denier polyamide with a polyurethane coating on the inside and silicone on the outside: PA40D, 3,000mm H20 (Schmerbers). - seams sealed with thermo-bonded strips. How does the single-wall mt900 ul 2p tent reduce the build up of condensation? The main fabric of this tent uses the Condensless technology It is an innovative patented (*) process developed by the Decathlon R&D teams that, thanks to its emissivity properties, reduces the appearance of condensation. However, in the event of heavy rain, humidity can form inside the tent due to the high humidity levels in the air. (*) Pending European patent application, published under No. EP 4 466 432 What are the dimensions of the single-wall mt900 ul 2p trekking tent? - Length of the bedroom: 210 cm. - Width of the bedroom: 125 cm at head end and 105 cm at feet. - Height of the bedroom: 100 cm. - Total height: 100 cm. How was the claim for limited condensation on this tent tested? In spring 2024, a five-week field test was carried out in the Alps. 29 nights were spent in the MT900 UL single-wall 2P tent by different pairs of people. On 72% of the nights, there was no condensation on the inner walls. Under the same conditions, the control tent (MT900 2P) was free of condensation on only 7% of nights. If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK Thanks, Andy. #decathlon #simond #campinggear