Reviews about: Tschum 2P SOSWA - Trekking Tent out of Cotton

Evaluation

Author:
Jeffrey Hilgers
Date:
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Review:
I am a customer from the USA. I have been looking for a 4 season tipi style tent that has the ability to stand up to heavy weather (rain or snow), resistant to sparks from campfires, and allows for the use of a wood stove inside of it.
The Tschum 2p SOSWA was my choice. There aren't a lot of reviews on this tent out on the internet to go by. There are some videos on it on YouTube however, they aren't in English. The main fact that sold me on this tent is that it is handmade.
The craftsmanship of this tent is phenomenal! If you’re looking for a tent that does not weigh much, this tent might be a little heavy for you. The tent by itself is 3700g (8.1 lbs.). While this may seem a lot for a tent, when you compare it to the synthetic materials used in most tents today, the weight is well worth it in my opinion. The weight is justified when you first look at the tent and touch it for yourself. The fabric (300g cotton) that is used actually feels like canvas, but it's not. All the hand sewn seams and the two zippers that make up the two halves to this tent are flawless. The quality of craftsmanship and the sturdiness of the materials used will most definitely allow this tent to stand up to years of wear and tear.
It is worth noting that the tent center-pole and ground stakes do not come with the tent. You will need to purchase them separately. For stability I recommend you purchase the "Detachable tent pole pine 180cm (2P)" with the tent. An Aluminum tent pole is also available, but the stability of the pine wood pole is definitely worth it especially if you plan to use it in harsh weather conditions with high winds involved. For ground stakes, I recommend the added durability of the longer and stronger "Tent nail steel" tent pegs offered from Tschum. Since the tent can be broken down into two halves, I paid Tschum extra and requested two additional cotton fabric bags to be made so that each half of the tent could be transported separately if I wanted to. One cool feature that is explained a lot about this tent is the fact that you can use one half of the tent with the center pole in a classic lean-to shelter design.
This would work nicely for one person to lay under and have it facing a campfire for warmth.
I am 182cm (72 inches) tall. I can't stand up completely inside this tent, but I can comfortably bend over in it if I needed to get dressed inside of it. In my opinion two people could sleep inside of this tent, but if they have a lot of gear that they want to keep inside with them, it might be a tight fit.
The greatest part about buying this tent was Tschum's customer support. Florian, the owner of the company, answered all of my questions regardless of how little they were. I can't speak highly enough about him and the help he gave me.
One of the main things to keep in mind when buying one of these tents is the wait time. A lot of people want these tents and they take time to construct because they are handmade. You will need to be patient for your tent to be made and sent to you.
Trust me, the wait is worth it! I have already ordered the "Tschum 1P KAMA" tent and I plan to go all out and order the "Tschum 4P KATUN" tent in the near future as well. I want something that I can stand up in, has more room in it, and will also fill the role of a long-term "base camp" style of tent.
I highly recommend purchasing one of these tents especially if you’re looking for a solid, handmade, 4 season, tipi style tent! If you’re interested in buying one, I recommend that you reach out to Tschum's customer support first and ask if there are any customizations that can be made to the particular tent you want in advance. There are some options and/or changes that can be made to these tents but you have to discuss them in advance before you place your order.
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