Weighing in at ~2100g (excluding pole and stakes), it is capable of withstanding very high winds and heavy rain, like our bigger models. The Tschum 1P KAMA is a fast, extremely durable and relyable basic shelter against wind and weather for a single hiker, even in small spots.
To erect the Tschum 1P KAMA, you need six pegs and a pole of at least 140cm length, which can be our telescopic Tschum aluminium pole, or simply a trekkingpole or a branch. As an alternative, the tent can be hung from a tree by its sturdy top loop. On the inside, there is a loop with an aluminium carabiner to hang gears like a lamp or a mosquito netting.
Behind the sleeper, there is a huge triangular space for gears, a rucksack and even a small to mid sized dog. Stuff that is placed on the other side near the pole will stay dry too, due to the overhang.
Very tall persons (195cm+) can use a pole that is up to 150cm long, which dramatically increases the length of the sleeping area and the headroom. That compromises some of the the snowflaps width that will lay flat on the ground, but the flaps will still be useable and do their job.
The use of open fire and woodstoves near the tent is possible, because the pure cotton material is relatively resiliant to heat. The height of the entrance is a compromise of keeping the weather out, providing a good view when sitting, and comfort while entering the tent.
To protect against ground moisture, the KAMA can be outfitted with a matching 1p poncho-floor. As the floor is made as a flat piece, and it is connected with elastics to five aluminium cliphooks inside the tent, it will float slightly above ground when unloaded. In practice, that is an easy way to keep water from running onto- and small things from rolling off the floor.
Pole and pegs are not included.
Pack size: diameter ~13cm x length ~30cm
All guypoints should be adjusted to half length, to have allowance in both directions later on.
The front guyline can be detached, and be clipped between the two front accessory hooks as a guide for the right distance of the first two pegs.
Instead of using the line, the pole can simply be put in place temporarily to define the proper peg distance.
If a longer pole of up to 150cm is used to increase the length of the tent, that is necessary anyway.
The two front pegs are placed first.
The third peg is placed in a way which creates a trianlge, keep the tension quite low at this stage.
When the first three pegs are in the right position, the pole gets inserted, and the front line is staked in place.
At last, the two back pegs are set, and during a walkaround all the guypoints are adjusted to optimal tension.
Tip: The back should be oriented at a slight angle against the wind.
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