The classic ridge tent, reinvented: three doors, a 270° panoramic opening and the elegance of polycotton.
The Altai draws on the ridge and patrol tents that defined a century of camping — then rewrites them for today. Its clever full-length opening turns the entire front into a panoramic window: from inside, the horizon walks right into the tent.
Three doors, fine mesh across 270° and a breathing Tentex® PC21 canvas make this little 5 m² refuge surprisingly airy, even at the height of summer. Come evening, aluminium poles and forged-steel pegs stand firm against the wind.
Packed, the Altai fits a 75 × 30 × 30 cm bag at under 17 kg: the charm of an old-world canvas tent, the practicality of a modern car-boot tent.
The full-length opening clears the whole front: roll up the canvas and continuous fine mesh reveals the landscape — maximum airflow, insects outside.
A unique three-entrance design: move around without climbing over anyone, fine-tune ventilation, and create real cross-airflow in a heatwave.
The ridge-tent profile recalls scout camps and expeditions of another era — in sand-coloured polycotton, it is simply photogenic.
Light aluminium poles, two steel awning poles, forged pegs: up in 5–10 minutes by one person, rock-solid once guyed out.
| Pitched size | 2.3 × 2.1 m — 5 m² |
|---|---|
| Height | 130 cm (sidewalls: 25 cm) |
| Capacity | 1–3 people |
| Total weight | Under 17 kg |
| Packed size | 75 × 30 × 30 cm |
| Canvas | Tentex® PC21 — ±65% cotton / ±35% polyester, 240 g/m² |
| Water column | 310 mm (canvas) / > 3,000 cm (groundsheet) |
| Groundsheet | 100% waterproof rip-stop PVC, tub-shaped, 400 g/m² |
| Frame | Aluminium poles + 2 powder-coated steel awning poles |
| Doors / windows | 3 doors (incl. full-length opening) with no-see-um mesh |
| Ventilation | 270° panoramic mesh |
| Fire resistance | BS7837:1996 |
| Setup | 5–10 minutes, by one person |
Comfortably: two adults with their luggage, on 5 m² of floor. Family mode: up to four children on mats.
The front canvas rolls up on nearly three sides, leaving continuous fine mesh: cross-breeze in a heatwave, an open view of the landscape, and total insect protection.
Yes — a 310 mm water column for the polycotton canvas (which seals itself when wet) and a PVC tub groundsheet above 3,000 cm. A true 3-season tent, proven in heavy rain.
No. CanvasCamp’s Compact Series is not stove-compatible: the interior volume doesn’t allow safe use.
Delivery in mainland France: €15 incl. VAT per tent, free from 3 tents, within 5–8 working days. You have 30 days to change your mind (return shipping: around €15).