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Boreas 3 Person Tent v2
Quick Overview
Exploring the backcountry requires a refuge – and our three person Boreas Tent can provide one. It features a truly unique pole structure, making the tent sturdier and stronger for its weight. The Boreas offers ultimate four season hiking freedom and a dependable base for exploring the surrounding countryside.
Sleeps 3
Vestibules 2
Doors 2
Poles 4 x 9mm Alloy
Guy lines 4
Pegs 16 x Alloy
Measurements
Packed size 20cm x 49cm
Packed volume 5.2L
Overall dimensions 250cm x 240cm
Maximum internal height 115cm
Floor area 3.9m 2
Composition
Fly fabric Seam-sealed 50D Polyester Ripstop
Inner fabric 40D Nylon
Floor fabric 150D Polyester
Fly waterproof rating 2000mm
Floor waterproof rating 10000mm
Weight 3.33kg (inner-only pitched)
Weight 3.98kg (when fully pitched)
Tent Pitching Instructions
Download PDF - Includes Tent contents.
- Strong semi-geodesic design – with more than two poles that cross multiple times
- Waterproof, seam-sealed fly-sheet
- Durable construction and components
- Strong, high tensile alloy poles
- Breathable inner with water-repellent treatment
- Tough waterproof floor
- Insect-proof mesh screens
- Inner can be pitched separately
- Integrated storage
- Repair kit included - fabric patches, pole sleeve, fly buckle
Rated 4 out of
5
by
NatSplat from
Reasonable tent for sale price.
This tent is suitable for our use - we were after a light enough hiking tent to use for 2 (smallish adults) and 2 young children. It has good internal storage as far as pockets go, but the vestibule space is not very big. Also, if it is raining you can't open the tent without getting rain inside.
We only bought this as a medium term solution for hiking - we don't go out in bad weather with the young kids, and we don't go far so it is fit for purpose at the moment.
The most annoying thing about it is the repair kit. It comes with a range of non-adhesive patches and no glue. So don't get caught out like we did thinking we had a 'repair kit' for the tent. Luckily duct tape did the job...(sometimes kids, sticks and lightweight tents are an unfortunate combination.
Date published: 2021-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
HikeNZ from
Good quality for reasonable price.
Good hiking tent, easy to assemble. Enough space for 2 adults and 2 small kids.
Pegs could be improved though, as they could snap if too much pressure put on.
Date published: 2021-01-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Eliza beth from
Lasted the distance
Have has this for 5 years now. Have used a few multi-day hikes as well as a number of long road trips and the odd weekend away. It has survived many rainy nights, strong winds and 2 intense storms. You do have to think about the direction you face the tent if in windy conditions. 5th year of ownership and have only just had 2 poles snap. But easy to buy replacement and swap out the damaged section. Highly recommend to anyone needing a great light weight tent.
Also fits 2 adults and 2 kids under 3 easy.
Date published: 2019-12-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stacey86 from
Great little tent
We love the features of this tent inparticular the storage pockets, air vents that can still be used while raining, & the design of the tent pegs.
This tent was purchased for my husband to use with our son but I think the 4 of us (2 adults and 2 under 5's) could use it for a night away.
The one thing that was unfortunate was our kids kept standing on the pegs and hurting their feet on them. We might have to look at covering them somehow.
Date published: 2018-12-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sam K from
Great light weight tent for the price
Bought is last week to go hiking over Ester weekend to Motutapu Island. Weight is almost half in compare to retreat 80 and so easy to pitch, my 3.5 year old and teenager managed to put up tent in less then 20 min. Stood up strong in high wind and no leak during an hour of rain we had over the weekend on Motutapu Island. Great value for money.
Date published: 2018-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Raen from
Great Tent
Used this on a 2-week road trip and overnight hike. Functional
Date published: 2018-02-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
KatjaKat from
Great for camping
Taken this camping a couple of times and been very happy with it. Lots of space, some very practical features like the internal storage pockets and double exits, easy to set up and pack, very stable. I haven't used it in challenging conditions, which is why I'm not giving it a 5.
Date published: 2018-01-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SSGo from
Very good tent but
I used my Boreas last weekend for the first time. Loved it. Really easy to set up & pack. However putting the tent in its sack proved to be challenging. I have tried it a few times but am struggling. Appreciate of Kathmandu can post a small video on how to do it. Thanks, s
Date published: 2017-06-15
Are there two full-sized doors from the inside to the vestibules? And do both vestibules zip open?
The two vestibules and doors of this tent are the same size and both zip open.
Date published: 2021-03-12
how many seasons is this tent appropriate for?
This is a 4 season tent
Date published: 2021-02-14
Does this tent have a vestibule?...... No floor plan shown!
Yes this tent has two Vestibules - each one has a usable area of 0.9m²
Date published: 2021-02-09
Can you put a chimney through the tent roof I have a king's wood burner with chimney.
No you cannot use a wood burner inside a tent. This tent is made of Polyester and Nylon. The chimney has no hole to go through which will cause smoke inhalation if it does not burn down the whole tent beforehand.
Date published: 2020-12-21
what is the largest size mattress that fits inside this tent?
This tent has usable sleeping space of 3.3m2, the inside length is 220cm and the inside width is 150cm. So any mattress that fits into these dimensions will fit into this tent.
Date published: 2020-12-21
I've noticed the composition for this tent is the same as the Bora 2 person tent (which is 3-season tent), but this is a 4-season tent. Can you please explain how that works? Thanks.
The composition defines just what material the tent is made out of. The tent material can be the same between 3 and 4 season tent however the differences between the 2 tents can be stiffness and denier of composition, design, guy rope placement and a number of other factors.
Date published: 2020-11-19
Can a hiking tent be used for camping as well?
Yes, this tent can be used for both hiking and camping.
Date published: 2020-11-10