Sea To Summit Announces Alto and Telos Tents

We were excited when we first heard Sea To Summit would be entering the tent game, especially since we’ve had positive experiences with their other gear. Now that they’ve been revealed, it looks like they’ll be an attractive option for bikepackers. The lineup consists of two models, Alto and Telos. Alto is their lightweight, semi-freestanding option that’s offered in both one- and two-person sizes. Telos is fully freestanding, comes in two and three-person sizing, and has some additional features that the lighter tents don’t offer. Within each individual model is a standard and PLUS version, the latter offers a 3+ season design with a fabric double-wall construction instead of a mesh interior. Find additional specs and features below, followed by a breakdown of each model within the lineup.

Tension Ridge

To increase the amount of useable inside space and improve ventilation, Sea To Summit worked with DAC on a unique pole architecture they’re calling Tension Ridge. While most poles angle downward, their Tension Ridge angles upward to increase the amount of room inside the tent, reduce the amount of inward taper of the walls, allow for taller doors, and make room for their Apex Vent at the highest (and most effective) point of the tent.

Hangout Mode

The freestanding design on all Telus allows for a fly-only pitch that can be converted into a temporary shelter for multiple people. Sea To Summit claims you can fit four camp chairs under the shelter, which works great for sudden rain showers at camp or protection against the sun. In Hangout Mode, the fly clips onto the poles and is tilted off the ground using trekking poles or the optional Hangout Mode Pole Set.

Features

• Quick Connect Tent Feet: Attach and tension the fly one-handed — or adapt your tent set-up.
• Lightbar: Connect our light-diffusing tent pole bag to the ceiling, add headlamps, and let there be light!
• DAC Poles: The gold standard in tent poles — our tents combine DAC Featherlite NFL, NSL, and PRESSFIT sections.
• Ground Control Light Tent Peg: Lightweight, strong, and versatile — our unique tent pegs maximise grip in almost any ground.
• Fairshare Storage System: Split the load of your tent within your backpack or between your fellow campers.
• Storage Buckets: Our stuff sacks clip inside your tent to create handy storage buckets.
• Optional Footprints: The Lightfoot Footprint protects just the bottom of the tent, and the Bigfoot Footprint provides coverage inside the vestibule as well.

Alto TR1

• Design: Semi-Freestanding, 1 person
• Packed Weight: 2lb 7.2oz (1110g)
• Floor Area: 1.8m²
• Vestibule Area: 0.7m²
• Mat Size: 1 large tapered mat
• Price: $399 USD

Alto TR1 PLUS

• Design: Semi-Freestanding, 1 person
• Packed Weight: 2lb 11.3oz (1228g)
• Floor Area: 1.8m²
• Vestibule Area: 0.7m²
• Mat Size: 1 large tapered mat
• Price: $439 USD

Alto TR2

• Design: Semi-Freestanding, 2 person
• Packed Weight: 2lb 15.3oz (1340g)
• Floor Area: 2.5m²
• Vestibule Area: 1.7m²
• Mat Size: 1 large + 1 regular tapered mat
• Price: $449 USD

Alto TR2 PLUS

• Design: Semi-Freestanding, 2 person
• Packed Weight: 3lb 3.4oz (1458g)
• Floor Area: 2.5m²
• Vestibule Area: 1.7m²
• Mat Size: 1 large + 1 regular tapered mat
• Price: $489 USD

Telos TR2

• Design: Freestanding, 2 person
• Packed Weight: 3lb 10.4oz (1657g)
• Floor Area: 2.6m²
• Vestibule Area: 1.8m²
• Mat Size: 2 large tapered mat
• Price: $499 USD

Telos TR2 PLUS

• Design: Freestanding, 2 person
• Packed Weight: 3lb 12.2oz (1706g)
• Floor Area: 2.6m²
• Vestibule Area: 1.8m²
• Mat Size: 2 large tapered mat
• Price: $539 USD

Telos TR3

• Design: Freestanding, 3 person
• Packed Weight: 4lb 10.7oz (2118g)
• Floor Area: 3.7m²
• Vestibule Area: 2m²
• Mat Size: 2 large rectangular OR 3 regular tapered OR 2 regular + 1 large tapered
• Price: $599 USD

Telos TR3 PLUS

• Design: Freestanding, 3 person
• Packed Weight: 4lb 14.6oz (2229g)
• Floor Area: 3.7m²
• Vestibule Area: 2m²
• Mat Size: 2 large rectangular OR 3 regular tapered OR 2 regular + 1 large tapered
• Price: $639 USD

Tents will be available for preorder starting March 15th on SeaToSummitUSA.com. We’re hoping to get our hands on an Alto tent for a closer look, so stay tuned!

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