Telos TR3 - Three Person Freestanding Tent
BEST USE: Ultralight Backpacking
PERFORMANCE: 3 Season
PACKED WEIGHT: 4 lbs 11 oz | 2118 g
PACKED SIZE: 6 x 19 inches | 15 x 48 cm
- Tension Ridge raises the tent’s shape upwards for more usable head-and-shoulder space and creates truly higher doors for easier entry and more vestibule storage.
- Colour-coded ultra-strong lightweight DAC NSL two-hub poleset and quick connect pole feet make for easy setup.
- Made for longevity and superior waterproof performance by using premium materials including DAC poles, YKK zippers, 7-series aluminum hardware and seam-taped PeU-coated rainfly.
The Telos two and three-person freestanding tents will radically change your perception of what an ultralight backpacking tent can be. Sea to Summit’s engineers made it their mission to design a tent that is easy to set up and filled with clever functional features. Mission accomplished.
However – there are three additional reasons why Backpacker Magazine bestowed their Editor’s Choice Award on the Telos line of tents: Space, Ventilation and Versatility.

DESCRIPTION
The Telos three-person freestanding tent will radically change your perception of what an ultralight backpacking tent can be. Sea to Summit’s engineers made it their mission to design a tent that is easy to set up and filled with clever functional features. Mission accomplished.
However – there are three additional reasons why leading gear testers have picked the Telos as the new gold standard for tents: space, ventilation and versatility.
Features
- Tension Ridge raises the tent’s shape upwards for more usable head-and-shoulder space and creates truly higher doors for easier entry and more vestibule storage.
- Colour-coded ultra-strong lightweight DAC NSL two-hub poleset and quick connect pole feet make for easy setup.
- Made for longevity and superior waterproof performance by using premium materials including DAC poles, YKK zippers, 7-series aluminum hardware and seam-taped PeU-coated rainfly.
- Hangout Mode converts rainfly into semi-open shelter. Requires a pair of trekking poles or Hangout Mode Pole Set.
- FairShare storage system: tent packs into 3 stuff sacks to split the load. After set-up, stuff sacks transform into gear storage pockets.
- Lightbar: add a headlamp and secure the tent pole storage sack to the apex of the tent for soft even illumination.
- Rainfly can be set up first for a dry setup and takedown.
- Includes 8 Ground Control Light Tent Pegs and 4 removable Ground Control Guy Lines with custom attachment toggles.
- To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Sea to Summit footprint - sold separately.
Construction & Materials
- The 15 cm deep 20D nylon tub floor is rated to 2500mm hydrostatic head – light, waterproof and durable.
- Ultra-lightweight 15D polyester mesh inner for maximum ventilation. Its dark grey Colour provides excellent visibility.
- Silicone / Polyether Polyurethane-coated 15D nylon rainfly fabric provides long-lasting waterproof performance.
- The poles of the Tension Ridge are swept upwards – not angled downwards as is common in tents. This raises the tent’s shape, providing significantly more livable space.
- Apex Vent - at the highest point of the tent, this oversized vent efficiently expels warm air to prevent condensation and can be easily zipped shut from inside the tent.
- Baseline Vents allow you to control airflow and effectively manage humidity and condensation in wet conditions without letting the rain in.
- Quick Connect Foot is a beautifully designed, machined aluminum clip that attaches the pole and the inner foot with ease and is stronger than plastic buckles that can break.
TECH SPECS
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Design TypeFreestanding
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Door Count2 Doors / 1 Pole
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Fabric - Canopy15-denier polyester mesh
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Fabric - Floor20-denier ripstop nylon
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Fabric - Rain Fly15-denier ripstop nylon
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Pole MaterialDAC Featherlite NSL 9.6mm and Pressfit PF 9.5mm
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Season Rating3 Season
| Telos TR3 - Three Person Freestanding Tent | |
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| Floor Area | 39.5 sq. ft.39.5 sq. ft. |
| Floor Dimensions | 90.5 x 71 x 58 in.90.5 x 71 x 58 in. |
| Fly + Footprint Pitch Weight | 3lbs 5.9oz.3lbs 5.9oz. |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 4 lbs. 3.8 oz.4 lbs. 3.8 oz. |
| Packed Size | 6 x 19 in6 x 19 in |
| Packed Weight | 4 lbs 11 oz4 lbs 11 oz |
| Peak Height | 52.5 in.52.5 in. |
| Pole Diameter | 9.6 and 9.5mm9.6 and 9.5mm |
| Vestibule Area | 21.5 sq. ft.21.5 sq. ft. |
TECHNICAL FEATURES



Frequently Asked questions
Is a footprint necessary with this tent?
The Telos has a relatively waterproof (2500mm) floor, so can be used in pretty wet (but not downright boggy) conditions without a footprint. However, adding a footprint does help protect the floor from rips and tears.
How is a PeU coating different from a PU coating?
PeU coatings are ether-based. They are much less susceptible to hydrolysis (which is when a urethane coating absorbs moisture and becomes soft or 'sticky', often in storage), so they're better for rainflys and tent floors.
Will three 79" x 25" sleeping pads fit inside the tent?
No, the TR3 tent was primarily designed for ultralight backpackers using smaller, tapered sleeping pads.