Luxe Outdoor Hex Peak V4A 1 Person Tent
Michael the designer and owner is always keen to hear feedback and wants to keep developing his products to offer the best value he can. As such he took on board our comments and desire for it to be slightly bigger to suit taller and so the dimensions have been increased as follows;
- Total shelter height 2cm taller
- The inner is 8cm longer, 5cm deeper at the widest point and 3cm deeper at the narrowest point
The whole tent has been given a review and any areas of potential weakness have been reinforced and made more durable for the wide ranging weather conditions Europe can throw at it.
All in all we expect this tent to be another massive seller this year. A full review video will follow as soon as the first shipment has arrived.
Optional extra: For those people who love this shelter and would like more space inside for two people. There is a double V4 inner which will fit this shelter and allows for a small vestibule.
Initial pitch thoughts: The first difference I notice is that the guys are much longer than before, allowing for much greater height and ventilation for different conditions. The inner guys are also very long, which mean they too can be hooked over the pegs used on the outer. To prevent the 'upstands' on the inner from slipping to fall in line with the nest, it is best to tie a small overhand loop to lock it in place, which means when the guy is pulled the 'upstand' will stay erect and create maximum space in the inner. Every panel has a slider sewn in halfway across the base, so that additional guys can be added very easily, which is nice touch. The pegs supplied are the extra long versions. It certainly makes the whole internal space much more roomy for users around 6 foot tall. The double ended J-Zip is excellent for ventilation and the top vent has good additional rain protection coverage, to prevent the weather being driven up the door and through the mesh.
- Flysheet 40D/230T Nylon ripstop fabric with one side PU and one side siliconized
- Inner tent: High density nylon mesh
- Inner floor: 68D nylon taffeta PU. 4000mm water column
- Pole: Not included
- Guy ropes: 5 lines included (Additional 10 guys and pegs required if you use all attachment points)
- Stake: 18cm Alloy Y-Stake x6 (For minimum setting)
- Silicone seam glue included
- Hydrostatic Head: 2500mm
- Weight:
- V4 Out fly: Approx 660g
- V4 Inner: Approx 684g
- 6x Stakes: 84g
Please note that the ideal pole for this shelter is the Luxe 163X pole.
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Top tips for a stable shelter in all weathers
If the supporting pole sinks at any stage the material will lose all the tension and the tent can become unstable in high winds, with the possibility of the pole moving. The common tip here is to cut a tennis ball in half and use each half at either end of the pole. It prevents the pole from sinking and also reduces the pressure on the peak. Once this is in place, applying tension on all the surrounding guys will maintain tension throughout the night. Some use Marmite caps or Rebar Mushrooms.
In excessive wet weather we have had occasional reports of the supplied guys slipping in the cleats. A simple overhand knot will stop this. -
Seam sealing the tent
As the silicone tents are designed without seam taping, we recommend user to apply seam sealing on the outside seam of flysheet where necessary (Mainly around the crown area). Along the horizontal stitching around the vent. Down the zip and 'inside' the guy loops and top loop. (Pull apart with your fingers) Anywhere water can gather is a potential point of issue if the tent will be subjected to prolonged rainfall or a persistently wet environment.