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TENTS 2010

About Lightwave 

Lightwave was founded by Carol McDermott in 2002, although product 

development started several years previously. Carol is a New Zealander 

resident in Britain and France. He has climbed all over the world, with ascents 

including Shivling, Gasherbrum II, Ama Dablam (solo) and Mount Cook (a 

dozen times) as well as some epic, unsupported treks in the Karakorum. Carol 

started Lightwave with the aim of making high-quality, functional and honest 

gear designed for genuine enthusiasts – people who prefer to think for 

themselves about the sort of equipment they want, rather than accept the 

features-driven designs that so many brands insist they need. Lightwave’s 

functional approach means that all Lightwave products are uncluttered by 

unnecessary features that add weight and complexity. 

Lightwave is owned by Outdoor Design Logistics Ltd, a British registered 

business, and is distributed in the UK by DMM International. Lightwave 

operates international offices near the Pyrenees and has its main warehouse 

in Belgium. 

Lightwave products are manufactured in China, with fabrics and components 

supplied from the UK, Europe, Korea, China and the USA. 

Contents 

Range overview 2/3 

Season ratings 2/3 

ion range 4/5 

trek range 6/7 

ultra range 8/9 

mtn range 10/11 

arctic range 12/13 

Anatomy of a tent 14/15 

Technical information 16/17 

Technical data 18/19 

Contact details 20/21 

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Range overview 

5-SEASON 

Winter expeditions 

Artic travel 

Mountaineering base camp 

Mountain trekking 

High altitude camping 

Lightweight expeditions 

4-SEASON 

Wilderness trekking 

Lightweight backpacking 

Adventure travel 

Trekking 

Backpacking 

Year-round camping 

3-SEASON 

Lightweight camping 

Spring/summer backpacking 

warm-weather travel 

Season 

ratings 

3-SEASON: Lightwave 3-season tents – 

represented by our ion range – are designed for use in 

all but obvious winter conditions. They make an ideal 

companion for lightweight adventure travel, especially in 

warmer, drier climes. Using fabrics appropriate for 4- 

GEODESICS 

g1 (2-person) g20 (2-person) g2 (2/3-person) g30 (3-person) 

g1 ion 2.25 kg 

g1 ioniX 2.55 kg 

g2 mtn 2.95 kg 

g2 ultra 2.32 kg 

g2 ultra xt 2.63 kg 

g20 trek 2.60 kg g2 trek 2.70 kg 

g30 trek 2.85 kg 

g20 trek xt 2.95 kg 

g20 ion 2.40 kg 

new 3G 

new 3G 

new 3G 

new 3G 


g2 trek xt 3.20 kg g30 trek xt 3.30 kg 

g2 ion 2.50 kg 

new 3G 

new 3G 

season camping, their light weight belies their high level 

of performance. Read more about the ion on page 4. 

4-SEASON: Our 4-season tents come in two 

ranges, ultra and trek. Both are identical in performance 

t0 ultra 1.44 kg 

TUNNELS 

t0 (1-person) t1 (2-person) t20 (2-person) t2 (3-person) t30 (3-person) t3 (3-person) 

t1 ultra 2.02 kg t2 ultra 2.19 kg 

t0 ultra xt 1.65 kg t1 ultra xt 2.33 kg 

t2 ultra xt 2.49 kg 

t0 trek 1.59 kg 

t1 trek 2.35 kg 

in all seasons, all climates and all regions, but differ in 

weight and price. Ultra tents are the lightest of their type 

in the world – and more expensive. The trek range 

strikes an ideal balance between weight, performance 

and price to offer extraordinary value for money. 

5-SEASON: Our heavy-duty 5-season arctic 

(tunnel) and mtn (geodesic) tents offer maximum 

strength and durability. Designed for harsh Scandinavian 

winters and for trekking e.g. in the Karakorum, Himalaya 

and Andes, their fabrics and components are selected 

t2 arctic 3.25 kg t3 arctic 4.00 kg 

new 3G new 3G 

t20 trek 2.40 kg t30 trek 2.60 kg 

new 3G 

new 3G 

t0 trek xt 1.83 kg t20 trek xt 2.75 kg 

t30 trek xt 3.00 kg t3 trek xt 4.00 kg 

to withstand greater abuse in extreme climates and 

increased exposure to UV at higher altitudes. 

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ION: 3-season backpacking, warmweather 

camping, adventure travel 

Lightwave ion tents are designed for 3-season camping. In broad terms, this means they will cope with all but the strong 

winds, driving rain and cold we typically associate with winter. Hence they make an ideal companion for lightweight 

adventure travel, especially in warmer, drier climes. Rain is rain anywhere in the world, however, which is why the ion 

flysheet uses the same tough, waterproof fabric as our 4-season trek tents. Three distinct design features distinguish 

the ion range from our 4-season trek and ultra tents. Firstly, the inner 

tent incorporates large mesh panels that allow heat to escape and 

so make the tent cooler in summer. Secondly, the front of the 

flysheet has no vents, because condensation is less of an 

issue; in a warm climate, days are longer and it is likely you’ll 

spend more time outside with the door open. No vents 

also means a weight saving of 250g and a reduction 

in cost. Finally – and to offset the absence of vents 

– the ion flysheet is high-cut, allowing air to 

travel underneath and circulate between it 

and the inner tent. Very light and 

relatively inexpensive, the ion is a 

versatile tent for most of the 

year and most destinations. 

Now also available with a 

larger porch as the ioniX. 

ION 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

FLYSHEET 

70 g/m2 40d nylon ripstop 3000 mm silicone 

coating on both sides One door with YKK #5 zip (two 

doors on ioniX models One rear vent 

INNER CANOPY 

45 g/m2 40d nylon DWR coating 

Combination of pole sleeves and clips 

GROUNDSHEET 

90 g/m2 70d nylon taffeta 3000 mm 3-pass 

PU coating Reinforced corners Taped seams 

POLES 

8.50 mm DAC 7001-T6 

ACCESSORIES 

3 mm nylon guylines with Linelok cleats 

Square-section 7001-T6 alloy Lightning pegs, 16 cm 

g1 ion 2.25 kg g1 ioniX 2.55 kg g2 ion 2.50 kg g20 ion 2.40 kg 


new 3G new 3G 

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TREK: Trekking, backpacking, 

year-round camping 

Tents are first and foremost shelters. It doesn’t matter where you go or what the weather is like, their basic function 

remains the same. At Lightwave, we appreciate that not everyone needs the very lightest tent on the market, or one 

made of absolutely the strongest and most waterproof fabrics – criteria that inevitably carry a higher price tag. For the 

large majority of users, what matters is that their tent can be relied on to protect them from some serious weather when 

it hits, is light enough to carry as part of a pack, and is durable enough 

to provide a decent amount of use for a number of years. And all 

without breaking the bank. Our trek range strikes an optimum 

balance between all these end-user requirements – better, we 

believe, than any other tent on the market. The trek fabrics 

and components are selected for maximum performance 

and durability at the most reasonable price, while 

weight is kept to a sensible minimum thanks to our 

no-frills approach to design. In this respect, the 

trek tents share the same uncompromising 

design as any of our most expensive 

arctic, mtn or ultra models. 

The result is a tent we 

think outperforms all its 

rivals on every count. 

TREK 


FLYSHEET 

70 g/m2 40d nylon ripstop 

5000 mm silicone coating on both sides 

One door with YKK #5 zip (two doors on xt models) 

Two front vents and one rear vent 

INNER CANOPY 

45 g/m2 40d nylon DWR coating 

Colour-coded pole sleeves 

GROUNDSHEET 

135 g/m2 150d polyester taffeta (except t0) 

5000 mm 3-pass PU coating Reinforced corners 

Taped seams 

POLES 

8.50 mm DAC 7001-T6 

ACCESSORIES 

3 mm nylon guylines with Linelok cleats 


g20 trek 2.60 kg g20 trek xt 3.00 kg g2 trek 2.70 kg g2 trek xt 3.22 kg g30 trek 2.85 kg 

g30 trek xt 3.35 kg t0 trek 1.59 kg t0 trek xt 1.83 kg t1 trek 2.35 kg 

t20 trek 2.40 kg t20 trek xt 2.75kg t30 trek 2.60 kg t30 trek xt 3.15kg t3 trek xt 4.00 kg 

new 3G new 3G new 3G new 3G new 3G new 3G new 3G new 3G new 3G 

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ULTRA: Wilderness and ultralight 

backpacking, backcountry travel 

On any expedition to a remote location, regardless of terrain or climate, you ultimately require only two things of your 

equipment: it must be reliable and it must be light. This is especially true for tents. Our ultra tents are amongst the lightest 

in the world, and with virtually no compromise to strength or durability. The weight 

of a tent can be trimmed in two ways: by sourcing the right fabrics and 

components, and by reducing the number of added features. The 

fabrics used for the ultra tents are the lightest practicable: any 

thinner yarn or lower thread density, and strength is seriously 

compromised. The sophisticated engineering of modern 

poles means that the best and the standard differ by 

only a few grams; we use the best anyway. It is by 

looking at the design of the Lightwave tents 

that you will see where the weight has been 

reduced – doors, zips, webbing loops, 

adjustment buckles and pockets 

have been pared down to 

a minimum. As a result, 

the ultra is a very light, 

highly functional shelter 

that you can rely on anywhere. 

ULTRA 


FLYSHEET 

50 g/m2 30d nylon 6.6 ripstop 5000 mm silicone 

coating on both sides One door with YKK #5 zip (two 

doors on the ultriX and xt models) Two front vents and 

one rear vent 

INNER CANOPY 

40 g/m2 30d nylon 6.6 ripstop 

DWR coating Colour-coded pole sleeves 

g2 ultra 2.32 kg g2 ultra xt 2.63 kg 

GROUNDSHEET 

75 g/m2 50d nylon 6.6 ripstop 5000 mm 4-pass 


POLES 

8.84 mm DAC Featherlite 

ACCESSORIES 

1.5 mm Lightning guylines with mini-Linelok cleats 


t0 ultra 1.44 kg t0 ultra xt 1.65 kg 

t1 ultra 2.02 kg t1 ultra xt 2.33 kg t2 ultra 2.19 kg t2 ultra xt 2.49 kg 

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MTN: Mountain trekking, camping, 

lightweight expeditions 

Having traversed the Karakorum Mountains in Pakistan and New Zealand’s Southern Alps, and having trekked through 

the Himalaya and the Andes, we feel there is a definitive design for a mountain trekking tent – the Lightwave mtn. Its 

semi-geodesic platform makes it easy to put up on rocky ground where anchors are difficult to find. We’ve opted for a 

three-pole structure, which is faster to pitch than a full four-pole geodesic but still provides good stability and inner/fly 

separation. The mtn does have a fourth pole, though – in the porch, to create a bigger vestibule for storage and cooking 

in bad weather. Finally, as mountain regions can throw down some 

pretty extreme conditions, its flysheet fabric is identical to that 

used for our super-tough arctic tents, which is basically 

the best money can buy. Although a mountain trekking 

tent as opposed to a true mountaineering tent, 

our mtn might nevertheless be considered 

our most specialist model; actually it is 

probably the most versatile. It will never 

compete with our extremely light ultra 

tents for low weight, but it will 

outlast them and offers a 

great balance of space and 

toughness in a single package 

at a reasonable weight. 

MTN 


FLYSHEET 


coating on both sides Two doors with YKK #5 zip 

Two front vents and one rear vent 

INNER CANOPY 

40 g/m2 30d nylon 6.6 ripstop 

DWR coating 

Colour-coded pole-sleeves 

g2 mtn 2.95 kg 

GROUNDSHEET 

95 g/m2 70d nylon 6.6 taffeta 5000 mm 4-pass 


POLES 


ACCESSORIES 

1.5 mm Lightning guylines with mini-Linelok cleats 


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ARCTIC: Winter expeditions, arctic 

travel, mountaineering base camp 

Lightwave arctic tents are designed to withstand the worst weather and harshest climates in the world. They are built 

from the strongest fabrics available, to qualify them as the ultimate tents for durability and ruggedness. However, good 

design is not simply a matter of selecting the best materials, but of scrutinising the effectiveness of every feature. You 

don’t just need a tent that will shelter you from extreme conditions – you need a tent you can actually pitch in the first 

place. In the case of the arctic, this means pole sleeves that are easy to thread and pole-foot tabs that can be grabbed 

with gloved hands. Extra-large pegging points at front and rear again allow for quicker handling and can be used with 

more unorthodox anchors (skis, ice-axes, rocks, snow-stakes etc.). They are complemented by snow-flaps (on red 

flysheet version only) and hand-sized cord loops at each pole-foot tab (making these easier to tension as you insert the 

pole feet). The flysheet has adjustable tension points on one side, and each guypoint has a Velcro tie on the inside so it 

can be secured around the pole sleeve. The guylines themselves are 

extra long (for double-guying) and are made from 100% Dyneema, 

which is not only incredibly strong but also totally 

hydrophobic, so won’t freeze up. They are 

fitted with Linelok adjusters that are 

easy to use even with gloves. Finally, the 

arctic comes with an extended 

vestibule as standard for storage 

and sheltered, safe cooking. 

Serious features for 

serious conditions. 

ARCTIC 


FLYSHEET 


coating on both sides Two doors with YKK #8 zips 

Two front vents and one rear vent Snow-flaps 

(red flysheet only) Extra long pegging points 

INNER CANOPY 

40 g/m2 30d nylon 6.6 ripstop DWR coating 

Colour-coded pole sleeves 

GROUNDSHEET 

119 g/m2 110d nylon 6.6 taffeta 7000 mm 4-pass 


POLES 


ACCESSORIES 

1.75 mm Dyneema guylines with Linelok cleats 


t2 arctic 3.25 kg t3 arctic 4.00 kg 

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Anatomy of a tent 

Colour-coded pole 

sleeves and webbing 

tabs at pole feet 

TUNNEL INNER 

Bathtub groundsheet with taped 

seams is fully waterproof 

Tent accessories 

LIGHTNING PEGS 

Pole-sleeve cut-outs 

align with flysheet vents 

Side-hung doors allow them to be 

stowed away neatly and kept clean 

Our standard pegs, despite the fact they cost three times more than 

normal issue. Made from extruded 7001-T6 alloy, these pegs are 

exceptionally tough. Their square cross-section prevents twisting or 

spinning. 16 cm long, 11 g each. 

LIGHTNING GUYLINES 

The guylines that we issue with our ultra specification. A mix of 

Dyneema and polyester, they are UV-inert, have a breaking strength of 

110 kg and weigh ridiculously little (70% less than standard 3 mm 

nylon). They come with a mini-Linelok cleat. 1.5 mm diameter, 3 m long, 

4 g each. 

TITANIUM PEGS 

Incredibly light, incredibly strong. Expensive also, but still affordable. 

16 cm long, 7 g each. 

DYNEEMA GUYLINES 

Our high-strength guylines for 5-season mountaineering. These are a 

1.75 mm diameter, 100% Dyneema braid and have a breaking strain of 

180 kg. They are UV-inert and absorb no moisture (so don't freeze up). 

They come with a mini-Linelok cleat. 4 m long, 4 g each. 

FOOTPRINTS & XT GROUNDSHEETS 

Footprints, designed to lie beneath the groundsheet of the inner tent, are 

an optional extra for those keen to preserve the life of their inner tent even 

further. They are available for every Lightwave tent model. Groundsheets 

are similarly available to fit the porch of all extended vestibule models. 

Packaged in their own bag. Weights vary from 200 – 300 g. 

Vestibule wings 

(tunnels only) allow 

free-standing 

structure and 

incorporate 

accessory pockets 

Mesh spacers help hold 

fly and inner apart (on 

geodesic models only) 

GEODESIC INNER 

VENTILATION 

Condensation is a fact of life when camping in tents. The physics is simple: 

moisture carried in the warm air inside a tent condenses on contact with a cool 

flysheet – typically, when the outside temperature drops overnight. The result is 

water on the wrong, inner side of the fly. 

The volume of water vapour ready to condense on your flysheet is a direct product 

of environmental factors (ground and air humidity) and human activity – we 

breathe, perspire and insist on drinking hot steamy tea, brewed up in the porch, 

inside our tents. 

GEODESIC FLYSHEET 

Adjustment webbing 

tabs on two corners 

for fly tensioning 

(geodesics only) 

Low-profile vents channel 

air in a straight line over 

the inner but keep the 

weather out 

Reinforced 

stress points 

The only solution is to remove water vapour before it condenses, which for our 

Lightwave chemical engineer-cum-tent designer (Carol McDermott) means a 

ventilation system based on four years’ not entirely wasted study of fluid 

mechanics and thermodynamics. For air to move through a channel without 

stalling (and consequently condensing on the fabrics around it), frictional drag 

must be kept to an absolute minimum. In other words, the passage followed by the 

air must be kept short and straight. In Lightwave tents, this is achieved by aligning 

scooped vents at the front and back of the flysheet with cut-outs in the mesh of 

the pole sleeves, creating unobstructed air channels between the inner and the fly. 

It is another fact of life, however, that even the best-aligned vents can only work if 

there is a mechanism to move the air – and the only one available is our erratic 

friend, the wind. Lightwave vents work in anything from a gentle breeze upwards 

and in fact we’ve rarely closed them even in storms. (In clouds of Scottish midges, 

on the other hand, you’ll be glad of the Velcro seal.) It is a bitter irony of tent design, 

nevertheless, that features such as low-cut flysheets and impermeable siliconecoated 

fabrics only contribute to the problem of condensation – by trapping 

humidity inside the tent, and keeping out the very weather that could carry it away. 

ARCHitektur pole geometry provides 

better pole-reliability, more sideway 

wind resistance and a pronounced 

roofline (see p. 17) 

2-way door zips 

TUNNEL FLYSHEET 

Each guypoint has a Velcro tie on the 

inside to secure around the pole 

Guylines have Linelok 

cleats for easy 

adjustment 

Low-cut fly for full 

weather protection 

(except on ion models) 

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Technical information 

FABRICS POLES 

Fabrics are the most important component of any tent. Around 15-20 square metres go into the manufacture of an average two-person 

tent, divided between the flysheet, inner canopy and groundsheet – each with its own different and very specific requirements. When it 

comes to strength, weight and waterproofness, fabrics define both a tent’s performance and its cost. The fabric data we provide in the 

“Technical Specifications” box accompanying each range is probably meaningless unless you are familiar with fabric technology. What 

follows is an explanation of the terminology, taking the example of the ultra (see p.8), whose flysheet is described as: “50 g/m2 30d nylon 

6.6 ripstop, 5000 mm silicone coating on both sides”. 

WEIGHT: 

50 g/m2 refers to the weight of a square metre of fabric (in this case, 

50 grams). 

DENIER THICKNESS: 

30d refers to the denier, i.e. the thickness of the yarn or thread used to 

weave the fabric. The lower the number, the thinner the yarn (and thus 

the lighter, but also the weaker, it is). 

YARN: 

Nylon 6.6 refers to the type of yarn used. We choose nylon 6.6, rather 

than the standard nylon 6, because the resulting fabric has a tear 

strength 25% greater than fabric made from standard nylon. We feel it is 

essential that low-denier fabrics are woven from nylon 6.6. All our 

flysheets without exception are made from nylon fabric, but we do use a 

polyester taffeta for certain groundsheets, for example in our trek range, 

where tensile strength and tear resistance are less important. 

WEAVE: 

Ripstop refers to the type of weave. Ripstop fabrics are woven 

with reinforcing yarns in a distinctive grid pattern; these provide 

greater resistance to tearing and tear propagation. Taffeta fabrics are a 

plain weave. 

FLYSHEET COMPARISONS 

GROUNDSHEET COMPARISONS 

HYDROSTATIC HEAD: 

5000 mm refers to the hydrostatic head of the waterproof coating. It is a 

measurement of the height of a water column the fabric will support 

before it starts to leak. Most standards specify 1500 mm as the minimum 

requirement for waterproofing. 

COATING: 

Silicone is the type of coating applied to the fabric. Silicone is far 

superior to polyurethane (PU) in terms of water shedding, water 

absorption (it absorbs none) and strength (PU reduces the strength of 

the base fabric by up to 70%, whereas silicone doesn’t affect it at all). A 

silicone coating is therefore by far the best choice for flysheets aiming to 

achieve a lighter weight with a lower-denier yarn, but with no 

compromise to fabric strength or water-shedding ability. PU coatings, on 

the other hand, are preferable for groundsheets, as they stand up better 

to compressive and abrasive forces. PU coatings are applied in a 

number of layers, called passes; our trek groundsheet fabric, for 

example, has a 3-pass PU coating. More thin layers are better than a few 

thick layers, as they offer greater resistance to delamination. 

Stepping away from all the technical jargon, we have attempted to 

illustrate the various performance parameters of the fabrics we use in the 

following graphs: 

All Lightwave poles are supplied by DAC in South Korea, who operate the most stringent quality control of all the pole 

manufacturers we have dealt with. The poles accompanying our trek and ion tents are made of the ubiquitous 7001- 

T6 alloy found on probably 90% of the backpacking tents in the world. The real workhorse of the industry, this is a very 

reliable alloy: although more flexible and malleable than stronger alloys, its ability to absorb stress means it is less inclined 

to fail (i.e. break). The pole sections are connected using the standard “internal sleeve” system, whereby an insert at one 

end of a pole section creates an internal sleeve when clipped into the vacant end of the adjoining section. 

Our ultra lightweight tents and 5-season arctic and mtn ranges use DAC’s proprietary Featherlite poles, recognised 

as the best lightweight poles available. Here, the two ends of each pole section are pre-shaped to slide directly into or 

onto the adjacent pole, a connection method commonly referred to as a swaged system. This shaves further weight off 

the poles as no inserts are used. 

ARCHITEKTUR POLE GEOMETRY 

ARCHitektur is a new pole geometry that subtly alters the shape and 

performance of tents. In it, the standard curve of constant radius is 

replaced by a slightly pointed, pre-bent arch in the middle of the pole. 

This arch design improves tent performance in three ways: 

1. It improves pole reliability by reducing stress in the 

pole curvature; 

2. It improves resistance against side-winds as the shape 

stiffens the pole structure; 

3. It improves water and snow-shedding capability on the top of 

the tent by creating a sharper ridge-line. 

The ARCHitektur design applies to all Lightwave tunnel tents and to 

all but the diagonal poles of our geodesics. 

POLE RELIABILITY 

Most tents have a structure where the poles are bent into constant curves 

with the stress evenly distributed throughout. The shorter the pole, 

however, the smaller the radius of curvature becomes and the greater the 

stress that builds up within the pole. As a result, when a pole less than 

250 cm long is bent through 180 o , as in a hoop or tunnel tent, its reliability 

is significantly reduced. ARCHitektur introduces a pre-bend in the middle of 

the pole, lessening the degree of curvature in the rest of the pole and the 

reducing the stress on the metal alloy. Hence the pole is less likely to fail. 

SIDE-WIND RESISTANCE 

The arch shape of the ARCHitektur profile is more rigid than a conventional 

hoop shape and is thus better able to stand up to forces (wind, driving rain) 

hitting it from the side. With a conscious nod to the traditional canvas ridge 

tent, whose triangular lines are the strongest of any, the ARCHitektur pole 

configuration increases the overall stability and strength of the tent while 

retaining the headroom and space of a modern design. 

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Tent dimensions 

TUNNEL TENTS: t0, t1, t20, t2, t30, t3 

+ - 

• Light and spacious 

• Quick and easy to pitch 

Tunnel tents are highly efficient in terms of space and 

weight. Their distinctive shape is formed by a number 

of parallel hoops (usually between two and four). The 

short poles are easy to insert into the pole sleeves 

and flex into shape. This makes tunnel tents very 

simple to assemble. On the other hand, tunnel tents 

stand or fall – literally – on the quality of their anchors 

at the front and back. These must be secure in order 

to give the tent its structure, something not always 

easy on rocky terrain. The tunnel shape is 

aerodynamic when pitched end-on into the wind, and 

the structure itself is forgiving in strong winds – pole 

breakages are rare. Tunnels require fewer poles than 

similar-sized geodesic tents, and the poles 

themselves are shorter, giving them a competitive 

edge in terms of weight. 

GEODESIC TENTS: g1, g20, g2, g30 

+ - 

• Rigid, freestanding structure 

• Easy to position and site 

Geodesic tents typically employ three or four poles 

with multiple intersections. Slightly more compact 

• Require solid anchors at front 

and back • Awkward to pitch in 

difficult terrain 

Lightwave tunnel tents are available in six sizes, 

from the 1-person t0 to the roomy 3-person t3. All 

sizes are also available in an extended vestibule 

version, giving the option of additional storage and 

cooking space. 

• Heavier than tunnels 

• Take longer to pitch 

and heavier than tunnels of comparable size, the 

geodesic structure is more rigid and less dependant 

upon anchor points for its overall stability. Geodesics 

are consequently easier to position on rocky ground 

and exposed sites, as they are less sensitive to wind 

direction. These convenience factors make 

geodesics popular for camping on a wide range of 

terrains. 

Lightwave offers four 3-pole semi-geodesics from 

the compact 2-person g1 to the roomy 3-person g30. 

All except the g1 are also available in an extended 

vestibule version, giving the option of additional 

storage and cooking space. 

GEODESICS 

TUNNELS 

g1 

g20 

g2 

g30 

t0 

t1 

t20 

t2 

t30 

t3 

A compact two-person, 

three-pole 

semi-geodesic tent 

A two-person, three-pole 

semi-geodesic tent. 

Also available in two 

extended vestibule options 

(both with an extra pole). 

A roomy two-person, 

three-pole semi-geodesic 

tent. 

Also available in two 

extended vestibule options 

(both with an extra pole). 

A two-person, three-pole 

semi-geodesic tent. 

Also available with an 

extended vestibule (with an 

extra pole). 

A roomy one-person 2-pole 

tunnel tent. 



extra pole). 

A compact two-person 

2-pole tunnel tent. 

A two-person, two-pole 

tunnel tent. 



extra pole). 

A spacious two-person 




extra pole). 

A three-person, two-pole 

tunnel tent. 


extended vestibule (with 

an extra pole). 

A spacious three-person 


with an extended vestibule 

(and 4th pole). 

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Technical data 

Product development is an ongoing process. We reserve the right to change specifications quoted in this catalogue. 

Contact details 

UNITED KINGDOM 

DMM International Ltd. 

Tel: +44 (0)1286 872222 Email: shelley@dmmwales.com 

HOLLAND/BELGIUM 

Tel: +32 (0)486 39 24 25 Email: lightwave@outdoordreams.be 

REST OF EUROPE 

Tel: +33 9 65 27 48 58 Email: info@lightwave.uk.com 

Further detailed information on all products is available on: 

www.lightwave.uk.com 

Lightwave is a registered trademark of Outdoor Design Logistics Ltd 

Dyneema is a registered trademark of DSM High Performance Fibers BV 

Location photography by Ian Parnell (www.ianparnell.com) 

Studio photography by Colin Cuthbert at Skyblue Imaging 

Catalogue design by Vertigo Design Ltd. (www.vertigodesign.co.uk) 

TENT TOTAL FLY INNER POLES ACC'S PACK PEGS GUYLINES GUYLINES FLYSHEET FLYSHEET GROUNDSHEET GROUNDSHEET POLES POLES TENT 

MODEL (g) (g) (g) (g) (g) SIZE NO. NO. HS HEAD HS HEAD NO. MODEL 

T0 ultra 1440 480 530 290 140 46 x 12 8 2.5m x 1.5mm Dyneema/polyester 4 30d nylon 6.6 5000 50d nylon 6.6 5000 8.84mm DAC Featherlite 2 T0 ultra 

T0 ultra xt 1660 550 530 400 180 46 x 16 12 2.5m x 1.5mm Dyneema/polyester 6 30d nylon 6.6 5000 50d nylon 6.6 5000 8.84mm DAC Featherlite 3 T0 ultra xt 

T0 trek 1590 500 560 305 225 50 x 13 8 2.5m x 3mm nylon 4 40d nylon 5000 70d nylon 3000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 2 T0 trek 

T0 trek xt 1830 570 560 415 285 50 x 15 12 2.5m x 3mm nylon 6 40d nylon 5000 70d nylon 3000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 3 T0 trek xt 



T1 trek 2350 745 980 360 265 43 x 15 14 2.5m x 3mm nylon 4 40d nylon 5000 150d polyester 5000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 2 T1 trek 


T20 trek xt 2750 900 980 535 335 44 x 18 18 3.0m x 3mm nylon 6 40d nylon 5000 150d polyester 5000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 3 T20 trek xt 



T2 arctic 3250 1090 1170 670 320 44 x 20 18 4.0m x 1.75mm Dyneema 8 50d nylon 6.6 7000 70d nylon 6.6 8000 9.40mm DAC Featherlite 4 T2 arctic 




T3 arctic 3995 1375 1500 770 350 45 x 22 20 4.0m x 1.75mm Dyneema 8 50d nylon 6.6 7000 70d nylon 6.6 8000 9.40mm DAC Featherlite 4 T3 arctic 

G1 ion 2250 600 760 620 270 43 x 14 12 3.0m x 3mm nylon 3 40d nylon 3000 70d nylon 3000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 3 G1 ion 

G1 ioniX 2560 710 760 800 290 43 x 18 16 3.0m x 3mm nylon 5 40d nylon 3000 70d nylon 3000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 4 G1 ioniX 

G20 trek 2600 710 925 615 250 43 x 17 12 3.0m x 3mm nylon 5 40d nylon 5000 150d polyester 5000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 3 G20 trek 

G20 trek xt 2950 975 925 750 300 44 x 20 16 3.0m x 3mm nylon 7 40d nylon 5000 150d polyester 5000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 4 G20 trek xt 

G20 ion 2400 680 830 620 270 43 x 16 12 2.0m x 3mm nylon 3 40d nylon 3000 70d nylon 3000 8.50mm DAC 7001-T6 3 G20 ion 


G2 ultra 2320 675 860 565 220 40 x 17 12 2.5m x 1.5mm Dyneema/polyester 7 30d nylon 6.6 5000 50d nylon 6.6 5000 8.84mm DAC Featherlite 3 G2 ultra 

G2 ultra xt 2625 775 860 705 285 42 x 20 16 3.0m x 1.5mm Dyneema/polyester 9 30d nylon 6.6 5000 50d nylon 6.6 5000 8.84mm DAC Featherlite 4 G2 ultra xt 

G2 mtn 3070 970 1030 795 275 43 x 19 16 4.0m x 1.75mm Dyneema 7 50d nylon 6.6 7000 70d nylon 6.6 8000 8.84mm DAC Featherlite 4 G2 mtn 






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