Proven by extreme expeditions. Made with world-class fabrics selected not by price but by their performance capabilities. Our top-of-the-line tent, and one of the most versatile and advanced tents available worldwide. |
Overview of Safir 5 CP Tent | |
Safir 7 CP and Safir 9 CP tents are in fact by far our most sold models so it's obvious that Safir's extra air intakes and world-class fabrics are highly appreciated by our customers. Safir is used by professionals in the most extreme conditions — in ice fields, in storm force gales, on top of glaciers or in blazing heat. Internationally recognized explorer Mikael Strandberg chose a Safir 7 CP tent for his famous Siberia expedition which has been called “the world's coldest journey." |
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Safir 5 CP Tent Fabric And Key Features | |||
Breathable cotton/polyester canvas fabric - Cotpolmex P
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Posted by Mark Cunnane on 29th Jun 2023
I tried a different tent on a few trips this past year in place of our Safir 5 -- still packing on horses. No contest, going back to the Safir 5 for this season. I had also commented prior the setup/take down took some experience. That is true, but it is quicker to setup/take-down than a medium size light weight free-standing tent w/fly! This is an awesome tent for backcountry travel.
Posted by Dan on 6th May 2023
I set the tent up for a couple weeks in mid-March in New England. Had some rain and heavy snow. No leaks, and it held up well to about 6 inches of wet snow. As with any tent, avoid touching inside of tent in wet weather. Tent material seems very durable, heavy weight, but overall very reasonable weight for gauge of material. This particular size would be good for canoe/kayak/horse/bicycle, etc., camping. I wouldn't recommend for back packing unless you have enough people to carry all the stuff! But it could be done. This tent rated 4-6 people, which could be done, but most comfortable with three people with gear max.
Website (?) says you can build an open fire inside. I suppose one could, but would probably destroy a 2 thousand dollar tent. I would say that would be survival situation only.
My only real gripe is I think the Stove Pipe hole should be about two feet lower, toward the ground than it is, and use a high-temp stove pipe gasket, rather than just a big hole. When the bug netting is cinched up against the tent wall in order to allow a stove pipe to go through the stove pipe hole, there is not enough clearance for the stove pipe to not melt the netting. I have tried all sorts of ways to insulate the stove pipe to protect the tent, but they have been impractical as yet. For example, I wrapped three feet of stove pipe in ceramic fiber insulation, and that worked well, but who is going to bring a roll of insulation with them? Add a little wind and I don't see how anyone wouldn't destroy the tent with super hot stove pipe. Little stove worked well to heat tent though. Purchase stacking stove pipe and trash the roll-up stove pipe that comes with those little stove, they are garbage. A stove pipe hole midway on tent, and with the high-temperature stove pipe gaskets that most tents use, would be much better for stove use.
Set up with one person is easy, only takes a few minutes. You will need to make yourself a center-pole Base out of 12"circle of plywood or something, so center pole doesn't just plunge into the mud or snow. So far, I am satisfied with tent and believe it will stand up to many years of use, if properly cared for. I do not have the "inner liner tent" with this. If stove pipe hole was mid-tent and with high-temp stove pipe gasket, would give 5 starts.
Posted by Mark Cunnane on 23rd Oct 2016
Used on about 17 backcountry horse packing trips in Montana so far. A delightful tent to spend the night in. There is some skill needed to set up/take down efficiently (hence 4 not 5 stars). Withstands wind, downpours and hail no problem. I got two sets of stakes for it at rei--one for soft and one for hard. I still can't find another tent I would like more.
Posted by Randy Crompton on 24th Oct 2015
We used the CP-5 Tentipi for a BWCA canoe trip and for car camping and it is an outstanding tent. Very well made and durable. Can be a bit of a challenge to set up though and it takes some practice. It is no where as easy to set up as shown in the video.