I had the opportunity to test the Bask Pinnate 2 tent in the middle of April, in the Vladimir forests. Night temperature +2, PVD.

Since the experience is limited to one night, here are the first impressions of use that caught my eye, and the review serves as additional support for deciding on choosing a tent.

With more prolonged use, other disadvantages or positive aspects may appear.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Outer tent material: 40D Nylon RipStop 240T SI/PU 4,000 mm, W/R

Tent fabric treatment: PU (internal surface coated with polyurethane)

Inner tent material: 40D Nylon Ripstop 240T BR, W/R

Tent fabric treatment: Water-repellent impregnation (W/R), "breathable"

Bottom material: 70D Nylon Taffeta 210T PU 6,000 mm, W/R

Frame material: diameter 9.5 mm, DAC AL7001-T6

Number of guy lines: 4

Weight (full configuration), kg: 2.95

Weight (minimum configuration), kg: 2.75

Water resistance of the tent, mm of water column: 4000

Water resistance of the bottom, mm of water column: 6000

Size in packed form, cm: 43x19

PROS

  • Stable design with large living space;
  • Modern materials for the Russian tent market;
  • Durable arcs from the manufacturer Dac, 9.5 mm, 7001-T6;
  • Easy to set up alone;
  • The distance between the inner and outer tents is sufficient so that they do not touch in strong wind;
  • 4 pockets, 2 on the walls at the feet and head. Large подвес pocket on the ceiling;
  • Very spacious inner tent with vertical walls on the sides, allowing you to sit in the central part of the tent. After the Aipetri 2 in 2, I felt like I was in the spacious halls of the Hermitage. You can't get away from the balance, it's not easy to breathe such a volume, even despite the ability to completely close the anti-mosquito ventilation mesh with a dense nyle;
  • The entire inner tent is made of dense 40D Nylon Ripstop 240T fabric. Ventilation windows at the head and feet are zippered, can also be closed with dense Nylon;
  • 2 entrances are duplicated by an anti-mosquito net, and on the outer tent there are additional ventilation windows of the vestibules;
  • All ventilation is covered with an anti-mosquito net, which reduces the number of flying parasites, and when used in winter, prevents the wind from blowing snow inside;

  • It's convenient to cook and store things in large vestibules. A double zipper allows you to unzip the vestibule from the top to look around or increase ventilation;
  • Relatively small gap of the awning between the ground and the awning;
  • High bottom sides at the head and feet protect the inner tent from splashes and slanting rain;
  • 4 wind guy lines around the perimeter with a convenient tightening clamp for the repshnur. 2 additional guy lines at the bottom of the awning at the "head" and "feet";

  • Excellent repair kit. Tube for fixing the arc at the fracture site and patch with pre-applied glue. This is very convenient when repairing in the field;
  • Durable hexagonal pegs, 10 pcs;


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CONS

  • The zipper on the triangular entrance of the inner awning is short. It runs along the lower and right sides of the triangle, and the mesh hangs over the head. When packing, you often climb back and forth and touch it, there is not enough opportunity to conveniently remove and secure the open entrance;
  • Both entrances to the vestibule are on one side. It seems to me that a more universal solution is when the entrances are arranged in a checkerboard pattern;
  • Both ventilation windows on the vestibules face in one direction;
  • There are no Velcro straps on the vestibule ventilation window, which makes it impossible to close it. The shape of the vestibule ventilation window is given by a sewn-in half-arc insert;
  • The transverse arc is installed on top of the outer awning and, in strong wind, at the intersection with the central arc under the awning, it can rub through the awning. Depending on the different degrees of tension of the awning, you can leave the necessary gap. I didn't find information about a rubbed awning for the Pinnate 2, but similar reviews were found for the Bask Shark Fin Flap and Novatour Aipetri 2 v 1 with a similar design;

  • Uncomfortable tent case. No tightening, meaningless strap for carrying on the shoulder. Uncomfortable case for arcs and pegs;
  • It is impossible to fully use the inner awning without the outer one. The central arc stretches the inner space and is installed on top of the outer awning. It turns out that it is possible to install the inner tent, but the walls on the sides will sag. In rare cases, it can be used by one person, located in the center of the tent, but it doesn't look good;

CONCLUSION

The tent is very spacious, you can sit almost anywhere inside, it's easy to change clothes. All solutions are thought out, except for internal entrances and unregulated vestibule ventilation.

The manufacturer позиционирует the tent as a 3-season one, for areas with a temperate climate. In my opinion, this is more than true. Thanks to the inner tent made of dense nylon, the tent is not blown through and provides comfort at around 0 temperatures and, in my opinion, can be used in simple winter hikes. In hot weather, duplicated entrances with anti-mosquito mesh and ventilation windows provide good ventilation.

Materials and seams look high-quality. Good weight for the materials used. The tent is beautiful, the green color is both noticeable and blends in with nature. There is an option of the tent in blue.

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