technical information

• Size and weight - 2.25m square living area (5m² surface area), max headroom 1.9m. 6.4 kg.
• Bedroom space - This Seconds Base was designed as the living room for 2 Seconds tents, for fresh, rainy, or mosquito-filled evenings. It therefore does not have a bedroom, but is compatible with 2 Seconds bedrooms which need to be attached under the large overhangs made for this purpose. A bedroom is sold separately to fix inside the Seconds Base, converting it to a 2 to 4-man tent for sleeping.
• Storage space (or living space for some tents) - 5m² easily accommodates 4 or even 6 for dining. Compatible groundsheet sold separately. All Seconds Base tents can be twinned together, either with a Full Seconds Base or an XL Seconds Base, extending the shelter area from 5 to 10 m² or 15m² or more. See demonstration film.
• Access - 2 big doors, which fold easily into an adjoining pocket for more ease and to keep the living space open in fine weather.
• Pitching/ folding - Pops up in 10 seconds, fully pitched in less than 2 minutes. Free-standing (place it wherever you like, and if there is no wind, there is no need for pegs... but it is ideal with 10 pegs in place). Can be folded in less than 2 minutes (once you have the "knack" as shown in the instructions and on www.quechua.com)
• Waterproofing - Like all Quechua tents, the waterproofing has been particularly well-developed, approved in lab tests (WHOLE TENT in a shower of 200 litres/h/m²!) and in field tests. (PU coated polyester flysheet, thermobonded sealed seams.) The waterproof qualities of twinned 2 Seconds Bases have been approved under the same conditions.
• Ventilation - 1 ventilation flap under each of the 3 overhangs, 4 mosquito-netted windows (can be closed) + 1 ceiling ventilation flap. Everything is designed to maximise ventilation, and reduce natural condensation.
• Poles - Solid fibreglass; highly break resistant.
• Pegs - 5mm galvanised steel for excellent twist-resistance.
• Cover - Flat disc, 85cm in diameter. Fitted with a no-zip flap, which is more practical, and 2 straps for occasional carrying.
• UV Protection - Our tent fabrics block over 98% of UVB and 80 to 95% of UVA rays... for those looking for daytime protection, remember that a lot of UV rays can enter through one open door.
• Warranty - All our tents are guaranteed for 2 years under normal usage conditions (your invoice or receipt gives proof of purchase date and price). In the event of a problem, have your tent checked out in your local Decathlon store.