Description
Outwell Springwood 5 Pole Tent
Sleeping five in two Premier Bedrooms with Dark Inners and Outwell Quick & Quiet Inner Doors, Springwood 5 is a versatile tent for families and friends.
The full standing height, Rain Safe side door, Outwell HookTrack System, large front D-door, tinted windows and Rear Ventilation System allow campers to share the space in comfort
Outwell Springwood 5 Pole Tent Specifications:
Art. No: 111211
Barcode - Product: 5709388110237
Type of tent: Three room tunnel tent
Sleeps people: 5
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 living room
Flysheet: Outtex® 4000 Select, 100% polyester
Hydrostatic Head: 4000 mm
Pitching way: Flysheet first or as one
Inner tent: Breathable polyester, 100% polyester
Floor inner: PU coated Taffeta polyester, 100% polyester
Weight: 17.7 kg
Pack size: 70 x 32 x 32 cm
Groundsheet: Double-coated waterproof polyethylene, 100% polyethylene
Poles: Duratec fibreglass 9.5-12.5 mm
Pieces per carton: 1
Universal Extension Size 2 Fits this tent
Outwell Springwood 5 Pole Tent Features:
Rain-safe side canopy protects access against water
Double zips allow full front opening, backed by full mesh panel for insect-free ventilation options
Dark Premier Bedrooms with mesh ventilation for sleep comfort
Quick & Quiet Inner Door with magnetic closure
Additional side door with canopy for flexible access
Storm straps for enhanced stability
Large tinted windows reducing glare and ensuring privacy
New Rear Ventilation System adjusts air flow from full open to zip sealed
HookTrack System for versatile positioning of lights and items up to 1.5kg
Durable, waterproof, sewn-in groundsheet
Flysheet and inner feature cable entry points
Light, warm-toned flysheet roof creates a bright, cheerful internal ambience
Adjustable pegging points for pitching flexibility
Reinforcement patch on all stress points
Pre-attached luminous guylines for convenience and fast pitching
Mesh pockets in the inner tents store small items safe and handy
Large tinted windows with toggle-up curtains
Fully seam-sealed flysheet for maximum protection from the elements
Compressible carrybag for compact pack size
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).
