String Ridge VST Shelter by Big Agnes

Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Steamboat Springs, CO | Est. 2001

Velocity (V) = Distance (S) / Time (T)

Big Agnes VST tents are designed to help you reach your maximum velocity on the trail. The String Ridge VST shelter delivers the weight savings of a trekking pole shelter while maintaining a stable, reliable design. The VST's asymmetrical architecture maximizes usable space, giving you plenty of room to organize gear and prep comfortably for the day’s adventure. Each tent is designed with an extra 0.5 sizing to create a dedicated protected space for your gear or a four-legged friend.

Features:

• Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric technology: the ideal balance of strength, durability, and weight
• Hybrid single/double wall design with integrated ventilation to reduce condensation
• Extra 0.5 sizing provides bonus room inside the tent for a backpack and/or furry friend
• Polyester fabric provides increased dimensional stability compared to a traditional nylon tent fabric
• Trekking pole architecture with exterior support optimizes interior space and makes for easier setup
• ErgoZip ergonomically designed fly zippers for easy opening and closing of doors 
  
• Door stash pocket for easy stash pocket for keeping the mesh door open
• Magnetic toggle to keep your vestibule rolled back when needed 

Includes:

• String Ridge VST Shelter 
• 9 6" Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes 

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Specs

Seasons: 3

String Ridge VST 1.5:

• Capacity: 1.5 people
• Doors: 1
• Dimensions: 
  • Floor dimensions: 88" L x 28"- 44"W | 224cm x 71-112cm
  • Floor area: 22ft² | 2.1m²
  • Interior peak height: 47" | 119cm
  • Vestibule area: 9ft² | 0.9m²
  • Packed size: 14" x 4.5" | 36cm x 11cm
• Weight:  19oz | 539g (trail)
  • Packed: 23oz | 652g
• Needed for Set Up: NOT Included
  • Two Trekking Poles: 120cm and 100cm

String Ridge VST 2.5:

• Capacity: 2.5 people
• Doors: 2
• Dimensions:
  • Floor dimensions: 88" L x 52"-108" W | 224cm x 132-274cm
  • Floor area: 35ft² | 3.3m²
  • Interior peak height: 47" | 119cm
  • Vestibule area: 9ft² | 0.9m² each side 
  • Packed size: 15" x 4.5" | 38cm x 11cm
• Weight: 30oz | 853g (trail)
  • Packed: 34oz | 964g
• Needed for Set Up: NOT Included
  • Three Trekking Poles

Materials:

• Rainfly: Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric: 20D recycled solution-dyed polyester with 20D high tenacity ripstop fabric, 400mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS
• Floor: Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric technology: recycled 15D nylon ripstop with 1500mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS
• Body Mesh: Polyester mesh 
• 6" Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes: I-Beam aluminum

Made in Korea/China  

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Storage:
Always make sure your tent is dry and free of debris before storing. Fold and roll your tent a different way each time to avoid permanent creases. Store in a cool, dry place. Never leave your tent in hot temperatures (such as a car trunk or attic space) for long periods of time, as it will damage the material coatings. Storing your tent damp can result in mildew growth, which may cause your tent to smell, leak, or delaminate. Mildew damage is not covered under warranty.

Cleaning:
For light cleaning, sponge the product with warm water (not hot).

For more thorough cleaning, you will need:
-Wash basin (or bath tub)-Warm water (not hot)
-Waterproof Gear Cleaner (we recommend products like Nikwax Tech Wash)
-Sponge

1. Submerge your gear in warm, clean water. Gently agitate with hands. Empty dirty water. Repeat until most of the excess dirt/grime is removed and water is mostly clear.
2. Apply waterproof gear-specific wash and gently work into fabric with sponge. 
3. Rinse gear thoroughly. 
4. Hang it up to dry.
5. Triple check that your gear is completely dry before storage or use.
*Do not dry clean or machine-wash. Detergents and dry cleaning solvents will damage the fabric and ruin waterproofing. 
*Never use hot water, bleach, liquid detergents, or dishwashing liquids. 
*Allow to dry COMPLETELY before storage or use.
*Avoid prolonged direct sunlight as UV exposure can compromise waterproofing.

Seam Sealing:
Big Agnes tents are seam-sealed as part of the manufacturing process! This seam tape alone is durable enough to prevent water leakage. Any seams that have been taped do not need to be seam sealed with a liquid sealer unless you want extra protection. Make sure the seam-sealer is completely dry before re-packing your tent. 

Zippers:
Keeping your zippers clean will help keep the coils and sliders from wearing out. If filled with dirt, vacuum or brush zippers before storing tent.