Ferrino Alpinism and Expedition Tents
Wind Tunnel Test

FOR EXTREME PRODUCTS

KEY FEATURES
We wanted to subject our Mountaineering and Expedition tent line to a scientific test to verify the following key features:Validation of Innovative Materials: We ensured that the tents' performance and reliability remain high even in the most extreme conditions, despite the lightening of poles and materials.
Increased Wind Resistance: We tested and enhanced the tents' capacity to withstand winds of up to 160 km/h.
Safety Improvement: We ensured that the tents provide a high level of safety during expeditions in severe weather conditions.

THE TEST
We tested our Alpine and Expedition tent line collection at the Pininfarina Wind Tunnel in Turin.This is a center of excellence with which we have had an almost century-long partnership, dating back to the time when Messner designed a tent with Ferrino for his historic achievements on the 14 eight-thousanders of the planet.
Here, our products were put to the test by simulating extreme environmental conditions and evaluating their aerodynamic performance.
The entire testing process was carried out in collaboration with Alex Txikon, an expert mountaineer and our ambassador, who helped us maintain the connection between lab tests and the actual needs of high-altitude users.
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EXTREME
The wind tunnel tests were conducted on all the tents in our collection to verify their wind resistance and ensure they met the expected standards. Among the products tested, the new Extreme 2 tent particularly stood out. Its name pays homage to the historic model used by Reinhold Messner since 1982, which was tested in this very location.The Ferrino Extreme 2 is a product like no other on the market. With its aerodynamic design and a weight of just 890 grams (reducible to 800 grams without the bag and stakes), it represents the most advanced innovation developed by our R&D team in collaboration with Basque mountaineer Alex Txikon, who has been using Ferrino tents for his winter expeditions on the eight-thousanders for years.
The test conducted at the Pininfarina Wind Tunnel in Grugliasco (Turin), one of the few facilities of its kind in the world, proved decisive. The Extreme 2 demonstrated exceptional wind resistance of over 160 km/h, ensuring safety, stability, and comfort even in the most extreme conditions.

When packed, the tent fits into a compact 36x12 centimeter case.
Its key features include a floor and inserts made of Bio-Based Dyneema Fiber 20,000mm, along with a double roof made of Ecosensor Recycled Nylon Membrane. The seams are taped to ensure total waterproofing, and there are loops at the corners of the floor for securing the tent with skis and ice axes.
The tent's structure is supported by an innovative Easton carbon pole system. This pole system is extremely lightweight and high-performing, allowing for quick and secure assembly even in challenging conditions, without the risk of losing any components. Additionally, a "multi-point" reflective guyline system is designed to prevent the poles from breaking or deforming in strong winds.
Its key features include a floor and inserts made of Bio-Based Dyneema Fiber 20,000mm, along with a double roof made of Ecosensor Recycled Nylon Membrane. The seams are taped to ensure total waterproofing, and there are loops at the corners of the floor for securing the tent with skis and ice axes.
The tent's structure is supported by an innovative Easton carbon pole system. This pole system is extremely lightweight and high-performing, allowing for quick and secure assembly even in challenging conditions, without the risk of losing any components. Additionally, a "multi-point" reflective guyline system is designed to prevent the poles from breaking or deforming in strong winds.

THE PROTOCOL
Since there are no standard regulations for testing tents, we developed our own protocol to test the wind resistance of the expedition tents in our collection.The test focused on the Extreme tent, specifically evaluating the strength of its ultralight carbon pole system in the wind tunnel.
We used wind speeds from the most extreme locations on the planet, such as Patagonia and the Karakoram, where our mountaineering and expedition tents are typically used.
During the test, the wind speed increased incrementally, reaching over 140 km/h. To further challenge our products, we also simulated gusts rather than a constant wind.