Sea to Summit Telos Evo Tent

The Sea to Summit Telos Evo is a freestanding, double-wall, 3-season dome tent built for backpacking and bikepacking, with a packaged weight of 1577 g for the two-person version. Its Tension Ridge architecture - a ridge pole that pulls the fly and canopy taut across the top - is aimed at giving more usable headroom than a standard two-pole dome of similar weight, while an Apex vent at the peak helps move humid air out to cut down on condensation overnight. The fly is Ultra-Sil LS nylon/polyester, chosen for low stretch so the pitch stays taut through the night rather than sagging as the fabric absorbs moisture, and the inner tent uses polyester mesh for ventilation and bug protection. Aluminium poles keep the freestanding structure light while still self-supporting on hard ground where stakes won't bite. It comes in TR2 and TR3 sizes, so pick based on whether you need room for two people or a bit more space and gear storage. As a 3-season design, it's built for spring-to-autumn conditions rather than sustained winter snow load, and its freestanding dome shape prioritises easy pitching and interior space over the minimum weight of a trekking-pole shelter. It suits backpackers and bikepackers who want a straightforward pitch and a bit more headroom than a typical low-profile backpacking tent, rather than ultralight hikers chasing the lightest possible shelter.