NEMO and Primal Quest Under Cover in New Tent

13.03.2006

NEMO Equipment and Primal Quest have joined together to create \"the worlds foremost expedition adventure shelter\". They claim the Hypno PQ completely re-invents tents and marks a new industry standard for fast-packing, ultralight travel shelters.

The new tent is the result of a collaboration with the organizers of the 2006 Primal Quest and incorporates the results of over two years of field development in demanding environments with world-class athletes.

At just 2.8lbs, Hypno PQ is lighter than the lightest freestanding two-person tent published by the 2006 Backpacker Gear Guide. It features NEMO Equipment\'s award-winning AirSupported Technology; recognized by TIME and Popular Science as one of the leading innovations of 2005.

AirSupported Technology gives the Hypno PQ distinct advantages in the sport of adventure racing and in all ultralight backcountry excursions. The low-pressure pneumatic system allows the tent to be set up in as little as 30 seconds with a 4 oz. compressible foot pump. The tent has no traditional poles or rigid structural elements, allowing it to pack very small and light.

During development, NEMO designers worked closely with several of the worlds most elite adventure racing teams. The closest collaboration came from defending Primal Quest champions, U.S. team Nike/Balance Bar.