Pitchpine VST 1.5

Took this out on a rainy weekend and the way the material sheds water is impressive—not a single drop inside. The single-pole setup was easier to pitch than I expected, even on a windy ridge.

The seam construction held up through a windy night by the lake without a single flutter, and the way the poles slot into the corners is so intuitive I had it pitched in under five minutes. I've owned heavier shelters, but this one genuinely disappears into my pack.

The center zip on this tent is genius for quick exits when nature calls at night. After a week of alpine scrambles, the material shows zero wear and packs down incredibly small.