
Before to figure out these two tents you should get to know what is
AirSupported Technology from NEMO.
Watch this interview
video of their mechanical and design engineer
Connie Yang. Connie Yang who as extreme as the high-tech tents she designs for NEMO Equipment.
About PQ:The Nemo Hypno 2 Person Tent is the first AirSupported tent dedicated to adventure racing.
This
freestanding tent weighs less than
3 lbs, sets up in less than 30
seconds and compresses into a very small package inside its watertight
stuff sack.
Hypno is designed to be simple and fast for adventures where time and weight are of primary concern.
The
Nemo Hypno PQ is a Limited Edition ulra-light version of the Hypno EX
tent designed specifically for the Primal Quest Expedition Adventure
Race 2006.EX:The Hypno EX by Nemo is brother to the Hypno PQ tent. The EX version
features
waterproof/breathable fabric, an
additional door and
two
deployable overhead vents. It shares the
same shape and
size as the
PQ
version, but its additional features increase comfort for extended
trips and harsher climates. This freestanding tent weighs
3.7 lbs, sets
up in less than a minute and compresses to roughly the size of a
volleyball inside its watertight stuff sack. Front and rear Storm Doors
and overhead vents ensure excellent ventilation. Hypno EX is the no
compromise solution when your adventures demand that you travel light
and fast. 2-4 Person Tent and Airbeams 3.7 lbs.
Packed Weight 4.2 lbs.
Total Area 31 sq. ft. Features Dry Bag Style Stuff Sack 2.5in.
internal/external airbeams Front and rear storm doors Removable
internal airbeam 30D PU coated abrasion resistant nylon floor Removable
external airbeam Internally deployable overhead vents 30D
waterproof/breathable shell Storm door entry allows dry entry/exit in
rain and doubles as a strutted vent The airbeams remain attached during
normal use, but can be removed to allow for customization or replacemen.
From Moosejaw
Related links:
2006 Hypno PQ & EX tent catalog.
JP camper's review(If you can read Japanese) - http://ulgoods.exblog.jp/6547465/
Taiwan Outdoor shop - http://www.rfo.com.tw/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=02-51222-03&Category=179784
Nemo Hypno Air Beam Tent Video Instructions - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf1rFHbYJ-4
Another review(ENG) - http://www.adkforum.com/showthread.php?t=6455

24.3.09 home
All in all I wanna see how's that Air beam tent under strong wind, storm! This Summer!
Hypno EX under a real storm: http://www.vimeo.com/4244912
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