Big Agnes Guard Station 8

FOUR SEASON, FREE STANDING, MOUNTAINEERING SHELTER

Our Guard Station 8 is a dome-style mountaineering expedition dream shelter burly enough to withstand extreme high-altitude, high-alpine conditions. The Guard Station 8 features an external pole design which means it can be set up as a free-standing group shelter, or clip in the tent body to create a double-wall tent. The DAC exoskeleton pole system is incredibly strong and offers generous living space, with polyester rip-stop material developed to provide high UV resistance and stability in the most extreme environments.

Features

• Mountaineers, climbers and summit-seekers - this one's for you! Our Guard Station mountaineering dome brings durable, basecamp-ready design and materials to high-altitude expeditions
  
• House the entire crew, use as a medical tent, mess hall or command center
• Dome shape minimizes snow and wind load
• DAC exoskeleton pole system maximizes architectural strength and creates extensive livable space
• Single-wall structure minimizes bad-weather impact during set up
• Accessory Body creates a separate living and sleeping space that takes up half the area of the shelter - sold separately.
• Peek at the peak through one of six windows without opening doors. Windows can be opened for venting or closed up tight in extreme weather
• Features two ceiling vents for air flow
• Heavy-gauge materials ensure this shelter is ready for the most extreme Alpine conditions
• Multiple interior loops for attaching accessories and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights
• Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guy lines and tensioners
• Heavy duty reflective guylines and reflective webbing
• Removable floor included

Construction + Materials

• Fly is Dominico® undyed polyester ripstop made with high-tenacity yarns which increase tear strength by 20-25% over standard nylon or polyester ripstop fabrics. Also provides high UV resistance and stability during temperature and moisture fluctuations, allowing for a solid and stable pitched tent
• Fly is silicone-treated with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating plus an additional coating on the face of the fabric to increase tear strength and UV resistance
• Footprint is polyester Oxfort with 5000mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• The material uses a unique pigment dye coloring process that resists fading and increases UV resistance; extending the longevity of the fabric when used in high altitude conditions
• All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (No PVC or VOC's)
• DAC Press Fit pole system
• 20 DAC oversized 12" aluminum J stakes
• Carry bag with backpack straps included
• Accessory Body - sold separately
• Footprint - included
• 8P fits Large Trapezoid - sold separately
• Imported