The Naturehike Opalus Tunnel 3 is a non-freestanding, 4-season tunnel tent for three people, pitched inner-first, and it depends entirely on correct staking to hold its shape — without stakes it won't stand at all, worth factoring into campsite choice on rocky or frozen ground. The 19 stakes included reflect that stability here comes from anchoring, not pole geometry. Both fly and floor use 20D silicone-coated ripstop nylon rated to 4000mm on each side.
Trail weight of 2600g (3100g with accessories) works out to 867g per person — a solid, if not extreme, figure for a 4-season 3-person tent. It has two doors but only one vestibule, so the second door functions more as a secondary exit than a full entry point with gear storage. A 4.56m² floor at 190cm width gives three people enough room to lie side by side across the 240cm length. It packs to 60×18.5cm. The Opalus Tunnel 3 suits group expeditions into harsher mountain weather, where space for three matters more than shaving the last grams.
Specifications
Color
Green, Orange
Tent Type
Tunnel
Season Rating
4-season (winter/expedition)
Intended Use
Backpacking, Mountaineering
Freestanding
Non-freestanding (requires stakes)
Wall Construction
Double-wall
Setup Type
Pitch inner first
Packaged Weight
3100 g (6.83 lb)
Minimum Weight
2600 g (5.73 lb)
Packed Size ( Length x Diameter )
60 x 18.5 (2.0 x 7.3 ft)
Floor Area
4.56 m2
Floor Dimensions ( Length x Width )
240 x 190 (7.9 x 6.2 ft)
Peak Height
110 cm (3.6 ft)
Capacity
3
Number of Vestibules
1
Number of Doors
2
Number of Poles
3
Pole Material
Aluminum
Fly Material
20D Silicone Ripstop Nylon
Fly Denier
20
Fly Coating
Silicone (SilNylon/SilPoly)
Floor Material
20D Silicone Ripstop Nylon
Floor Denier
20
Floor Coating
Silicone (SilNylon/SilPoly)
Floor Type
Bathtub floor
Inner Tent Material
Polyester mesh (B3)
Water Column - Fly
4000 mm (157.48 in)
Water Column - Floor
4000 mm (157.48 in)
Seam Sealing
Not applicable (silicone)
Guy Lines Included
✓
Stake Count (included)
19
Footprint Included
✓
Weight per Person f(x)
1033 g (2.28 lb)
Minimum Weight per Person f(x)
867 g (1.91 lb)
Floor Area per Person f(x)
1.52 m2
Space Efficiency f(x)
1.47 m2/kg
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