Tentipi Safir 9
Summary
Price At Time Of Writing | £2375
Our Overall Rating | 98 out of 100
Pros - Next-level design features, lightweight, durable, waterproof
Cons - Expensive
Overall - In every way except price, the best teepee we've seen
Technical Specifications
Packed Size - 70x30x30cm
Weight - 15.2 kg
Sleeping Size - 22.06 sqm
Our Analysis & Ratings
Tentipi's Safir 9 is an absolutely premium, top-of-the-market teepee. Beautifully made, very thoughtfully designed, durable, lightweight, spacious and with a bunch of features that make it extremely versatile, it's without a doubt the best tent we reviewed - but it comes at a hefty price.
Comfort - I don't think it's possible to be more comfortable in any tent, ever. 3.1m tall and 5.3 in diameter, there's plenty of room, but where it really shines is in its ventilation - mesh openings in the sides and roof keep the tent nice and cool when needed, and it perfectly closes up to heat with a stove or open fire in cold weather.
Construction - You'd struggle to find a more quality construction in this category. Tentipi's Cotpolmex is a polycotton that's engineered to repel water, be wind and UV resistant, yet still very breathable. It's also much lighter weight than a standard canvas tent, or any really of this size, quality and durability.
Features - We love that every opening on this tent, including the main door, has a mesh covering to keep mosquitos out. In addition, the roof vent has a really nifty system where you can open or close it from a pulley along the central pole, and there's also an aperture opening in the top mesh section to allow a stove chimney through, while providing a tight fibreglass seal around it. It's also got a lot more ventilation lower down than any tent of this style we reviewed, with mesh windows covered by eaves to avoid rain run-off entering the tent.
Size/Weight - At just over 15 kg, this is a very light tent for its size, quality and durability. In addition, it comes with a compression sack, a consideration offered by none of the other tents we reviewed, and packs down to an incredible 70 x 30 x 30cm.
Versatility - Because of its ventilation, light weight and ready-made ability to use with a stove or fire, this is one of the most versatile tents in this category. With some practice it's also very easy to set up, meaning this could conceivably be your go-to for family camping as well as longer-term accommodation.
Overall - Simply the best teepee tent we came across.
