Hardshell
Naturnest
Polaris Lite
The Polaris Lite is an aluminium-honeycomb (PHC) clamshell tent rated for two, weighing 47 kg (103.6 lbs) - the lightest of the Naturnest models with a published weight. Its published open size is 210 x 130 x 150 cm, folding to a pack just 10.5 cm tall, and it uses a 6 cm inflatable mattress, an LED ring light, three side entries and multiple mesh windows. Naturnest cites roughly a 30-second setup.
What stands out
- At 47 kg, the lightest Naturnest model with a published weight
- Packs down to just 10.5 cm tall
- Includes a 6 cm inflatable mattress and an LED ring light
What to weigh up
- No published season rating
- No published fabric denier
- A roof storage pocket rather than a load-rated cargo rack
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,399 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 104 lb |
| Packed length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Packed height | 4.1 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 29.4 sq ft |
| Interior height | 4 ft 11 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 30 sec |
| Shell material | PHC aluminium honeycomb shell with aluminium-alloy frame |
| Fabric | Waterproof, UV-resistant canvas (Desert Olive); YKK zippers |
| Warranty | 1year |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Naturnest's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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