In a trick that seems to defy physics, this red-and-gray bomb shelter packs into a bag so tiny it had us compulsively double-checking our campsite for components we'd forgotten to jam in. How? The secret lies in a compression stuff sack and a fabric-trimming hybrid construction that builds a fly into two sides while leaving the other two as single walls. This all-in-one style also means the tent can be pitched as one solid piece, sparing you a wet interior when setting up in foul weather. The disadvantage? Despite zippered top vents, the single walls sweated with condensation when the morning heated up in a hurry.
Review: North Face Vario 33
In a trick that seems to defy physics, this red-and-gray bomb shelter packs into a bag so tiny it had us compulsively double-checking our campsite for components we’d forgotten to jam in. How? The secret lies in a compression stuff sack and a fabric-trimming hybrid construction that builds a fly into two sides while leaving […]
