Telemark 2 ULW – the world`s lightest two-person tent

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March 2015
Telemark 2 ULW – the world’s lightest
two-person tent
Telemark 2 ULW is the world’s lightest tent – and it doesn’t compromise on
quality or functionality. Telemark 2 is world news for the keen outdoor enthusiast and adventure race competitors.
When you have to walk or run with your hotel room on your back – in the
form of a packed tent – the weight is crucial. The less weight you have to
carry up the mountain or run with from control to control, the better. But the
tent must also be easy to pitch and provide a dry night’s sleep after a hard
day trekking the mountains. The Telemark 2 ULW tent from Nordisk does all
this.
Telemark 2 ULW is a two-person, two-layer tent that weighs a mere 880
grams, and is thereby the world’s lightest two-person tent.
Telemark is ideal for adventure racers, who want to run with as little weight
as possible, but has also proven a popular tent for trekkers and hikers who
want to cut weight
When pitched Telemark 2 provides room for two tall hikers and there is even
a little room for boots or a small amount of luggage between the flysheet and
inner tent.
Telemark 2 ULW was launched in 2013 and became an instant hit among adventure racers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Low weight – high functionality
Even though the low weight is in focus all of the 880 grams are optimized
with functional features.
Telemark 2 is a real tent with both flysheet and breathable inner tent. The
two-layer construction provides ventilation and reduces condensation. This
means optimal comfort compared to the average lightweight tent with just
one layer. It also allows runners to bring just the flysheet in order to reduce
weight even further.
Telemark 2 is pitched in just four minutes, thanks to the simple design with
just a single pole. Telemark is also easy to pack. The easy pitching and the
easy packing is a great advantage in adventure races and for the tired trekker,
who doesn’t want to bother with complicated gear.
880g
World
Record
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A very special and unique detail is the corner poles, which can also be used
together as a long pole that converts the door into a small tarp.
The door has magnetic quick snap closure, which feels like the door closes by
it self. Nordisk uses patented quick snap magnets instead of Velcro, so users
don’t have to worry about noise or dirt and clothes getting stuck in the Velcro.
Telemark features an integrated packsack. It is located in the inner tent and
doubles as a pocket for storage and the converts into a bag that fits both
poles, pegs and tent. A classic external packsack is also included.
Innovative materials
Nordisk has attained the low weight of just 880 grams by using new innovative materials:
The ultra light 10-denier flysheet has extremely strong properties in proportion to the low weight. The material is 100% rip-stop nylon, which has been
coated with three layers of silicone on each side. Nordisk has a unique coating technique that ensures you a flexible yet very strong tent. The tent has
a hydrostatic head of 2000 mm and a tearing strength of an amazing 8 kilos
despite the low weight.
The ground sheet has a hydrostatic head of 8000 mm, which is significantly
more waterproof than other lightweight tents.
The poles are Nordisk Carbon Poles. Carbon is the lightest material for poles,
and carbon poles have a higher breaking strength than aluminium. Nordisk
Carbon Poles are high quality 4th generation carbon poles, designed especially by Nordisk. A 4-layer technology with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines
ensures optimal balance between strength and flexibility.
The pegs are Nordisk Titanium V-pegs, a very light yet strong peg, which
weighs just 9 g each.
The guy rope is the ultra strong Dyneema 2.0 mm guy rope, which is strong
enough to pull a car. Dyneema 2.0 mm guy rope is slim and lightweight yet
very durable and strong.
Telemark 2 ULW comes in the colours forest green and burnt red. The Telemark-range also includes a one-person tent and an LW-version, which has
aluminium poles.
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The Nordisk lightweight range
Telemark 2 ULW is part of a range of extremely light tents from the Danish
outdoor brand Nordisk. The lightweight range is based on a unique ultra lightweight fabric developed by Nordisk: A very special 10-denier fabric with a hydrostatic head of 2000 mm and a tearing strength of 8 kilos is result of years
of product development. The fabric was first used in the record-breaking and
groundbreaking ultra light Telemark-range introduced in 2013 and has since
been used in the lightweight tents Oppland 3 LW and Halland 2 LW.
CSR
As all other products from Nordisk the Telemark tent is REACH compliant
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances), in order to minimise the use of dangerous chemicals and the production
complies with BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative).
Scandinavian design from Denmark
Nordisk is a Danish company designing, producing and marketing outdoor
equipment for both extreme performance and leisure. The aesthetics of Nordisk is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition, and every tent, sleeping
bag, mat and bag is simple yet functional, made from cutting edge innovative
and technical materials.
Facts on Telemark 2 ULW
Persons:
2
Weight:
880 g
Packed size:
12x41 cm
Colours:
Forest Green and Burnt Red
Water column: Flysheet: 2000 mm
Water column:
Ground sheet: 8000 mm
Wind test:
17.5m/sec
(gale, fresh gale)
Awards:
The German Design Award, The Great
Outdoors Award, Oppad Outdoor
Award, iF Product Design Award
Nordisk strive to push the limits. This has led to several records e.g. Telemark
2, which is the world’s lightest two-person tent. The efforts have been awarded with several awards e.g. the Red Dot Design Award, The German Design
Award, The Great Outdoors Award, and Oppad Outdoor Award. Nordisk has
more than 100 years of experience and more
than 1000 years of proud Nordic legacy.
For more information please contact:
CEO Erik J. Møller
tel. +45 7373 4060
mobile +45 2332 7161
emo@nordisk.eu