Base Seconds XL
£249.99 (recommended retail price)
Up to 10 people looking for a FAMILY HIKING TENT that is quick to pitch and protects from the weather conditions.
Capacity =
Ht 2m x 10m²: there is room to stand and sit 8/10 around a table.
Easy pitching / taking down =
Pitches in 2 minutes. Folds away in under 5 minutes once you have the knack.
Waterproofing =
Laboratory approved (WHOLE TENT under 200 litres/hr/m²!) and field tested.
Find out more about the technical features
Living room for 8/10 people, pitches in 2 minutes.
Capacity =
Ht 2m x 10m²: there is room to stand and sit 8/10 around a table.
Easy pitching / taking down =
Pitches in 2 minutes. Folds away in under 5 minutes once you have the knack.
Waterproofing =
Laboratory approved (WHOLE TENT under 200 litres/hr/m²!) and field tested.
Size and weight : Hexagonal living area, 2m sides for a surface area of 10 m². Max headroom 2.05m. 14kg.
Bedroom space : This Seconds Base was designed as the (very big) 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.
Living and storage space : With its 10 m², 8 or even 10 people can comfortably sit at the table. The groundsheet is included. It is basin shaped, and prevents any rainwater runoff into the tent. 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
Entrance/exit : It has 4 large doors, 3 of which are adjoining to allow for a panoramic view of the countryside, and a 4th door at the back. These doors are easily stored in adjacent pocket, for increased ease of use. Large overhangs protect each door from the sun and rain - and allow you to keep them open.
Pitching/ folding : Innovation: the groundsheet can be positioned and secured before the tent is unfolded. This facilitates the right positioning of the tent, and its accurate set up. Then, you can unfold and set it up in under 2 minutes! Folds down in less than 2 minutes when you have the knack (details and film available on www.quechua.com). This tent can easily be used without the groundsheet.
Waterproofing : As with all Quechua tents, a lot of work is put in to ensuring they are watertight, through laboratory testing (an ENTIRE TENT is put through 200 litres/hr/sq m!) and field testing. (PU-coated polyester flysheet with all the seams sealed with thermo-bonded tape). Twinned 2 Base Seconds XL have been confirmed waterproof under the same conditions.
Ventilation : 1 ventilation flap above the 4 doors. 6 large mosquito-netted windows (can be closed). Everything is designed to maximise ventilation, and reduce natural condensation.
Poles : Solid fibreglass; highly break resistant.
Tent Pegs : Galvanised steel, 6mm in diameter, for excellent twist-resistance.
Cover : Disc that is 90cm in diameter and 10cm thick. More practical zipless flap and 2 straps for occasional carrying.
UV (Ultraviolet 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.
Bedroom space : This Seconds Base was designed as the (very big) 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.
Living and storage space : With its 10 m², 8 or even 10 people can comfortably sit at the table. The groundsheet is included. It is basin shaped, and prevents any rainwater runoff into the tent. 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
Entrance/exit : It has 4 large doors, 3 of which are adjoining to allow for a panoramic view of the countryside, and a 4th door at the back. These doors are easily stored in adjacent pocket, for increased ease of use. Large overhangs protect each door from the sun and rain - and allow you to keep them open.
Pitching/ folding : Innovation: the groundsheet can be positioned and secured before the tent is unfolded. This facilitates the right positioning of the tent, and its accurate set up. Then, you can unfold and set it up in under 2 minutes! Folds down in less than 2 minutes when you have the knack (details and film available on www.quechua.com). This tent can easily be used without the groundsheet.
Waterproofing : As with all Quechua tents, a lot of work is put in to ensuring they are watertight, through laboratory testing (an ENTIRE TENT is put through 200 litres/hr/sq m!) and field testing. (PU-coated polyester flysheet with all the seams sealed with thermo-bonded tape). Twinned 2 Base Seconds XL have been confirmed waterproof under the same conditions.
Ventilation : 1 ventilation flap above the 4 doors. 6 large mosquito-netted windows (can be closed). Everything is designed to maximise ventilation, and reduce natural condensation.
Poles : Solid fibreglass; highly break resistant.
Tent Pegs : Galvanised steel, 6mm in diameter, for excellent twist-resistance.
Cover : Disc that is 90cm in diameter and 10cm thick. More practical zipless flap and 2 straps for occasional carrying.
UV (Ultraviolet 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.
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