ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 1.0 (a.k.a.) Triton 1.0

June 20th, 2010

I purchased the ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 1.0 (a.k.a.) Triton 1.0. Tent and Footprint from the REI-Outlet. I paid $71.93 for the tent, $11.93 for the footprint, and tax $5.04 for a total of $88.90.

The following was obtain from the ALPS Mountaineering website.

Features:
• Lightweight 2 Pole Design with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
• 75D 185T Polyester Fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• Factory Sealed Fly & Floor Seams give best weather protection
• 75D 185T Taffeta Floor with 2000mm coating
• Extra Large #8 Zippers on Door and Vestibule
• Single Door Design minimizes weight
• Great Ventilation with large areas of mesh & Adjustable Fly Vent
• Weatherproof Fly provides a Vestibule over the Door

Materials:
• Fly: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta, 1500mm Multi-pass Urethane coating
• Floor: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta, 2000mm Multi-pass Urethane coating
• Walls: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta
• Mesh: Nylon No See-um Mesh, 40D
• Frame: 7.9 mm & 8.5 mm 7000 Series Aluminum Poles

Fig. 1) Packed weight of tent and foot print was 3lbs 15.3oz

Specs:
Base Size: 3’6 x7’10
Center Height: 3’
Vestibule Depth: 15″
Tent Area: 21 sq. ft.
Vestibule Area: 4 sq. ft.
Tent and Fly Weight: 3 lb. 6 oz.
Total Weight: 3 lb. 11 oz.
Packed Size: 6″ x 16″
Pole Diameter: 7.9 mm & 8.5 mm
Color: Sage & Rust
Style: Two-pole Non-Freestanding
Use Rating: 3 Season
Sleeps: One

Included:
Rain fly, 7000 Series Aluminum Poles, Pole Bag, Stake Bag, 6061 Aluminum Stakes, Guy Rope, Repair Swatches, Mesh Storage Pockets, and Tent Bag with Drawstring

My first impression

I plan to use this tent on overnight cycling trips so, I was eager to weigh the total packed weight of the tent and footprint. The packed weight of the tent was 3lbs 8.9oz and the footprint was 6.3oz for a total of 3lbs 15.3oz (see fig. 1). In my first attempt it took me only 5 mins. to set this tent up. I love the large mesh sides that will keep the bugs out while giving me great ventilation. There are also two small pockets in the tent to keep small items in. I even noticed a small loop just inside the door that I can hang a light from so that I can read at night. A weatherproof fly provides a vestibule over the door but, I found this really kinda useless because its really only large enough to keep your shoes in before you step into the tent.