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Squall Classic™
Squall Classic™
Gossamer Gear Squall Classic™
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IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE NOW.

The Squall Classic™ was recently reviewed by Jerry Goller at BackpackGearTest.org. Read the review here.

"On 5-21-09 I ordered the the Squall Classic and some other items. Thank you so..... much for your speedy shipment. It arrived early so that it was used for our trip to Hetch Hetchy. We had rain and hail quite hard one afternoon and it kept everything inside dry. Thanks for the service and great products.
- R F

Gossamer Gear is proud to announce this co-production with Henry Shires and Tarptent. The Squall Classic™ is Henry's original Squall™ design. It was tweaked for weight reduction and a bathtub floor was also added. The final result is this amazing two person shelter that weighs about a pound and a half including stakes(4), lines, rear pole, and stuff sack!

The canopy of the Classic is made using our time tested spinnaker sail cloth. It is light, waterproof and has the added advantage over other fabrics of NOT stretching or sagging when wet or damp - minimizing or eliminating the need to get out and re-tension the lines. This iteration of the Squall™ comes with a rear hoop pole and utilizes a trekking pole in the front or an optional front aluminum tarp pole. The Classic is optimized for ventilation with mesh front, rear, and side panels and is accessed by a zipper in the front mesh. Four stakes is the minimum amount needed to set this shelter up and there is an optional tie out on each side making set up a breeze. The Squall Classic™ also has a silnylon bathtub floor and a small front "beak" to complete this super light package.

We recommend seam sealing the Classic with Silnet for maximum performance in inclement weather. If you plan on using your Classic on rough ground we also recommend using a light ground cloth like the Polycryo ground sheet to preserve the life of the floor. If you don't hike with Trekking poles we offer the Squall Classic™ Front Tent Pole at just 1.8 oz. (51 g.) for a 42" (107 cm.) aluminum pole. Like all single wall shelters there is a probability of some condensation under certain conditions. The Classic is designed to minimize this and the mesh side panels provide an outlet for any condensation that does occur. Proper setup will also aid in controlling condensation. This shelter was recently field tested under ideal condensation conditions and the occupant and the floor stayed completely dry.

For more detailed instructions on use, download the User Manual and the Basic Knots document. See Warranty for important information.

Recommended Uses

  • 1 person 3 season backcountry shelter for alpine and sub-alpine use. Will shed light snow.



    2009 SETUP VIDEO



    Additional Photos


    Vestibule Open


    Vestibule Closed

    Side View


    Apex Vent


    Floor Corner Tieouts


    Corner Tensioning System


    Interior Pocket


    Rear Pole Tensioning System

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    Price: $325.00


    Product News and Updates
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
    In order to lighten our environmental footprint, we will no longer be shipping a printed user manual with those products that require one. You can view or download and print user manuals in Microsoft Word and PDF format at User Manuals.

    Features
    New for 2009:
  • Center-opening vestibule beak with zipper and rain flap.
  • Improved sewing for better durability.

  • Front apex vent click here
  • Stronger reinforced corner tie-outs providing a better bathtub shape to the floor click here
  • Dual-tensioning roof and floor adjustments click here
  • Interior storage sack click here
  • Rear hoop pole adjustment click here
  • High thread count spinnaker cloth - the lightest fully waterproof fabric available
  • Computer-designed catenary ridgeline
  • Provides COMPLETE protection from the elements
  • Full bug protection
  • Very easy setup with a minimum of 4 stakes
  • Large main tarp area and immense vestibule provides generous living space and abundant storage capacity.
  • Front beak
  • Bathtub floor
  • Computer designed main tarp wall shapes allow sufficient interior height and space to minimize contact with interior walls
  • Ample ventilation
  • Proven design
  • We just have to say it, it's light!
  • NEW! Compare shelter features

  • Specifications
    Weight:
  • 21.4 oz. (607 g.) - Shelter before seam sealing
  • 3.2 oz. (91 g.) - Rear pole (45" (114 cm.) (included)
  • 0.2 oz. (6 g.) - 15’ (5 m.) of 275 lb. (125 kg.) EZC2 line (included)
  • 1.4 oz. (40 g.) - 4 Easton 6 1/4" (16 cm.) Aluminum stakes (not included)
  • 1.8 oz. (51 g.) - Front pole (42" (107 cm.) (not included)
    Size:
  • Sleeps 2
  • 28.7 sq. ft. (3 sq. m.) - Main tent
  • 7 sq. ft. (.7 sq. m.) - Vestibule
  • 98 in. (249 cm.) - Length of ridgeline
  • 42 in. (107 cm.) - Height in front
  • 21 in. (53 cm.) - Height in rear
  • 80 in. (203 cm.) - Width in front (netting to netting)
  • 51 in. (130 cm.) - Width in rear (netting to netting)
  • 62 in. (158 cm.) - Width of floor in front
  • 42 in. (107 cm.) - Width of floor in rear
  • 81 in. (206 cm.) - Length of floor
    Materials:
  • 0.99 oz. per sq. yd. (34 g. per sq. m.) fully waterproof high thread count spinnaker cloth
  • 1.3 oz. per sq. yd. (44 g. per sq. m.) high tenacity silicone-impregnated ripstop nylon (floor)
  • Easton Aluminum pole 7075-T9 .344" (9 mm.) dia. tubing
  • EZC spectra-core line (275 lb. (125 kg.) tensile strength)
    Color:
  • Grey

  • Options
    Also Available:
  • Squall Classic™ Tent Pole
  • Individual Easton stakes
  • 10 pack of Tite-Lite Stakes - 10 titanium hook stakes
  • Stake Package - 2 Easton aluminum 6" stakes + 10 titanium hook stakes
  • Extra ECZ2 Line

  • Product Info
  • FAQ
  • Warranty Info
  • Related Items

    Tite-Lite Titanium Stakes

    Stake Package

    Polycryo Ground Cloth

    Squall Classic™ Front Tent Pole

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