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Convertible 2P shelter   Awards and Reviews
   2 Person double wall freestanding shelter
 

Convertible 2P
3 poles - winter shell
wind/rain test chamber


Convertible 2P
3 poles - Winter Interior & Shell


Convertible 2P
2 poles summer shell & interior
Note: summer shell no longer available

Convertible 2P rev A floor plan
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bulletThe most versatile light weight full size, full featured freestanding shelter in the world... perfect for the lightweight backpacker for all seasons
bullet2 poles for summer or add a 3rd pole to push it into WinterLite™ conditions… with winter interior, winter shell, and 3 Heavy Duty (HD) Carbon Fiber (CF) poles the weight is still under 2kg (4lbs)… change to the summer interior and 2 poles the weight drops to 3lbs (1.5kg)… or remove the interior and use 2 light weight CF poles to create a freestanding shell that weighs less than 1kg (2lbs)…
bulletLarge very roomy no claustrophobic interior with 107cm (42in) high ceiling
bullet2 large side doors for easy entry and exit....no climbing over the other person to get out
bullet2 vestibules with lots of gear storage area so each person has they own storage area
bulletDouble wall construction to prevent condensation inside the shelter and on your sleeping bag
bulletSummer shell has a window and no snow/mud flaps
bulletWinter shell has snow flaps and no window
bulletSummer interior has lot's no-see-um mesh for bug protection and ventilation
bulletWinter interior was lot's of breathable fabric and zippered mesh netting top vents for ventilation

bulletThe doors can be completely unzipped to open them as much as possible for increased ventilation, or they can be partially unzipped if a person wants an overhang for rain protection.
bulletVents on the top of each vestibule for cross ventilation
bulletExternal silnylon pole sleeves with dead end pockets for easy setup and wind/storm stability
bulletSummer or winter interiors clip to shell so they can easily be changed or removed to lighten the load
bulletFour interior pockets:
 - Two for eyeglasses, flashlight, etc.
 - Two clothes hampers built into shelter for storing clothes made with breathable mesh for drying clothes
bulletTwo large vestibules - enough room for pack and footwear
bulletVestibules with single guy out for quicker, easier setup
bulletEach vestibule has a guy line loop to create a more storm worthy structure
bulletVestibules designed to allow for a larger door opening for easier entry/exit
bulletAdditional stake loops on each end of fly for a more storm worthy structure
bulletHighest quality materials, e.g. fabric, zIppers, window material, grommets, webbing, etc.
bulletColor coded cord, e.g. zipper pulls - reflective yellow, guy outs - black, guy line - reflective black
bulletLight Weight (LW) or Heavy Duty (HD)
Aluminum (AL) or Carbon Fiber (CF) pole options
bulletCreate PackLightTM option - Shell, "X" cord kit, and Light Weight Carbon Fiber poles less than 1kg (2lbs)
 
bulletWinterLite™ rated: Suitable for camping in snow and cold weather, and capable of withstanding moderate wind and snow loads. Please note that this shelter is not "Mountain", "Alpine", or "Expedition" rated and is NOT intended for use in extreme weather conditions.
 
bullet
Weight comparisons w/ mesh netting interiors:

- Evolution 2P w/ pole clips and LW AL poles 
  1.35kg (3lb 0.1oz) 3-season

- Convertible 2P w/ 2pc LW AL poles 
  1.5kg (3lb 4.4oz) 3-season

- Convertible 2P w/ 2pc HD AL poles 
  1.6kg (3lb 8.9oz) 3+ season

- Convertible 2P w/ 3pc HD AL poles 
  1.8kg (4lb 0.6oz) 4-season
Note: The user does not have to use/take all three poles... 
3rd pole can be left at home to save weight.
Note: Convertible 2P comes with snow/sod flaps that 
can be cut off if weight reduction is more important... 
bulletFootprint (sold separately) extends your shelter life by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear. Made with the same silnylon fabric as the Convertible floor so using this doubles the floor thickness. It is much easier and less expensive to replace a worn out Footprint than the shelter floor - 15% discount with shelter purchase.

 

bulletStakes (sold separately) - 15% discount with shelter purchase

 

bulletGuy line kits (sold separately) 4 or 6 Lite-n-MityTM reflective spectra guy lines and 4 or 6 stakes for creating a more storm worthy structure - 15% discount with shelter purchase

 

 

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Awards and Reviews
 


Read the Review of the Big Sky's Evolution 2P at Backpacking Light Magazine

Review
 

"The Convertible is the most versatile double wall tent available... There are no close comparisons to the Convertible in terms of design and weight. Big Sky tents are simply the lightest double wall tents available on the market."
 

Read the entire review of Big Sky's
Convertible 2P at BackpackingLight.

 

 

Reviews
 

 - "...with the optional third pole [Big Sky's Convertible 2P]
can handle any winter conditions I might run into."
 

 - "Everything about this tent indicates it is well made with
excellent engineering and craftsmanship."
 

 - "The interior is quite cheery and there are numerous conveniences. There are mesh pockets in all four corners which I think will be great for small items (head lamp, wallet, etc...). There are also numerous loops sewn into the top seams. This should allow the occupant to hang lights or other items from the ceiling. Finally, the doors are quite tall making it very easy to enter and exit the shelter."


Read all the reviews of Big Sky's
Convertible 2P at BackpackGearTest.org.

 

 


Backpacker magazine


article: Little Big Houses: Three-Season, Double-Occupancy Shelters

 

Convertible 2P 


 

  

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Specs - Convertible 2P

Specification

Description

Suggested use

Lightweight - all seasons - backpacking

Model Convertible 2P
Sleeping capacity 2
shell, interior and poles average weight 1.75kg ± xxg

(3lbs 13.6oz ± x.xoz)
winter shell,
winter interior and
three (3) Heavy Duty (HD) Carbon Fiber (CF) poles
 

1.42kg ± xxg

(3lbs 2.2oz ± x.xoz)
summer shell,
summer interior and
two (2) Light Weight (LW) Aluminum (AL) poles


0.79kg ± xxg

(1lb 14.0oz ± x.xoz)
summer shell,
"X" cord, and
two (2) Light Weight Carbon Fiber poles

External dimensions 257 x 170 x 137 cm
(
101 x 67 x 54 inches)
Area (pole tips to pole tips less vestibule area) 3.9 square meters
(42.4 square feet)
Vestibule area 0.78 m2 + 0.78 m2
(8.4 + 8.4 sq. feet)
Interior dimensions 213 x 142 x 117 cm
(
84 x 56 x 46 inches)
Peak height 107 cm
(42 inches)
Packed size 15 x 48 cm
(
6 x 19 inches)
Pole material Aluminum or
Carbon fiber
Number of poles 2 or 3
Shell fabric Silicone coated nylon
Canopy fabric summer interior:
No-see-um mesh
winter interior:
breathable nylon
Floor fabric Silicone coated nylon
Doors 2

 

 

 

 

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