Description
The Dometic HUB is the most versatile shelter on the market. It can be made from just a simple gazebo into a
Awning by zipping additional tunnel sections or turned into a tent by adding up three annexes which means you can sleep 6 people under one roof.
As the HUB is completely inflatable it is very quick to pitch making it ideal for sporting events or even the beach.
Extra side panels can be zipped on to block the wind or keep the inside dry.
If keeping the bugs away is the main thing you are worried about then the Mesh Panel will enable you to eat, sleep or relax in peace.
The HUB has a small pack size making it perfect for touring, as all of the additional extras come complete with their own bags it helps you to break the bulk down and store accessories separately.
A single inflation point means the HUB can be pitched within 5 minutes as seen from our Attwoolls Pitching Video while two deflation points help to pack the shelter away with ease.
Overall we feel the modern design of the shelter allows you to take it anywhere and not be out of place and you can weigh the shelter down with optional weight bags you don't have to be on the grass to use it.
Please note: None of the HUB 2.0 accessories will fit this model!
Technical Specification
Pack Size: L83.0 x H31.0 x W31.0 cm
Tent Additions: Shelter
Weight: 13.8kg
Pitching time: 5 min
Features
Weathershield™ 6000 polyester material
Inflatable - external inflation points
Single Point inflation
Taped seams for maximum weatherproofing
Optional four side panels available
Carrier Bag included
Hand pump included
UV Degradation:
Be aware that (UV) ultraviolet rays will damage your tent if you expose it to direct sunlight for longer periods of time.
Polyester Awnings & Tents regardless of quality of denier material are made for camping use which is normally 2-5 weeks usage a year.
They are not designed for permanent usage and should only be used as camping products.
Camping near the sea or lake can further enhance the effect of UV radiation.
The same applies to poles and metal parts
"UV light will cause the fabric to fade, lose strength, and eventually disintegrate. The amount of UV damage is directly related to the fabric's exposure to the sun and the altitude at which the tent is pitched.
If it is left pitched during the day, high-altitude exposure can damage a tent beyond use within a month."
What is UV Degradation?
UV degradation refers to the breaking down of fabrics and materials, when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, due to exposure to the sun. Long term exposure to sunlight, can cause fabric such as polyester to degrade, beginning to rip, tear and become very brittle.
Why Do Manufacturers not cover UV Degradation Under Warranty?
UV degradation is a sign the product has reached a natural end to it's lifetime. There are different fabrics, different thicknesses of fabric, and treatments to help protect against exposure to sunlight.
However, given time, the sun will do it's job in breaking down those materials, to the point where they become unstable.
If a polyester tent or awning has suffered UV degradation, chances are it has been used to the point where its lifetime is ending, or it has been permanently pitched.
Polyester Tents & Awnings are a temporary shelter, and they are not designed to be left long-term pitched, unless they are specifically designed for residential pitches, and use harder wearing fabrics such as 100% cottons, which can take exposure to UV light on a longer-term basis.
Polyester Tents & Awnings have it pretty rough. Their purpose is to keep you protected from the elements, so by definition, they’re exposed to nature’s fury. Season after season, your trusty tent or tarp is subjected to wind, rain, dust, snow, hail, animals, and (sometimes) careless users.
But for a shelter that has been treated well over the years, the thing that will eventually kill it is something you might not expect: the sun.
In addition to visible light, the sun emits a massive amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than visible light and is present wherever there is sunlight.
While inorganic materials (like silicone and metal) are largely unaffected by UV radiation, organic compounds (i.e., anything containing carbon, not just your fancy kale) can be damaged by exposure to UV.
This includes all organic polymers, whether synthetic (like nylon and polyester) or naturally occurring (like cotton and wool).
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