SAMAYA INSPIRE2
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: VESTIBULES & "LIGHT POCKETS"
As Samaya enters the 3-season market, Adrien Guillon, Product Development & Marketing Manager, tells us about the details that set this tent apart.
Adrien Guillon: Attention to detail is present in every Samaya product. It is an aspect of product development that is essential to us, if not an obsession! For the Samaya INSPIRE2, this can be seen, for example, in the vestibules. We have equipped the tent with a removable vestibule on each side for maximum versatility and functionality. From a comfort perspective, this configuration allows you to watch the sunset in the evening by removing one vestibule and the sunrise in the morning by removing the other.
AG: The vestibules are zippered, both to ensure perfect waterproofing and to make them easier to handle. These are 3-zip systems, similar to a zipper to facilitate assembly while maintaining the highest level of finish. The removable vestibule must remain waterproof, lightweight, compact, and durable. We therefore chose 10-denier nylon—meaning 10 grams for 9 km of thread—to meet these criteria. We also opted for vestibules in different colors to emphasize the differentiation between our 3-season and 4-season products, both visually and technically.
AG: If I had to choose another detail, I would talk about the "light pockets" at both inner ends of the Samaya INSPIRE2. We wanted the light from a headlamp to be diffused homogeneously throughout the interior of the tent at nightfall or in the early morning, to make bivouac life more pleasant and comfortable. To achieve this, we tested a whole range of different colors to find the specific nylon that would best diffuse the light.
AG: Always! If you look closely, we have placed small patches at the corners of each of these pockets, on the seams, to secure these pockets and ensure their durability. These patches are then glued to the membrane, so that when the pockets are put under tension, it doesn't pull directly on the seam allowance, risking tearing the tape and compromising the tent's waterproofing. Instead, it pulls directly on the patch, so the tape remains intact and water cannot infiltrate, which increases the product's durability despite repeated use. If you look carefully, you will notice that these patches are also present in all the corners of the tent. That’s what it means to have a passion for detail: it’s endless!
