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Raider Solo Tent

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:48:20 GMT

When we set out to design a sub-two pound tent, we didn't want to give up many of the features that our competitors do, sacrificing comfort (all things being relative), convenience, space, and ease of use. We also wanted it to be a double wall shelter. This meant it would have a separate mesh body, covered by an outer rainfly, allowing water vapor inside to be swept outside with the increased draft or to gather on the rainfly and run off onto the ground instead of dripping directly onto the user or running down into the tub floor to puddle as is the case with single wall tents. Traditionally, double-wall tents have been considered the heavier of the two options. The Raider refutes that position through efficient design, no-nonsense features, and modern technical fabrics. With a single structure pole and a single foot pole, the Raider is simple and easy to set up. It is far more spacious than bivy style shelters and even more spacious than our own IBNS, yet weighs just over 2 pounds ALL inclusive and UNDER 2 pounds without the included ditty bags and guy lines. Its low profile and 5 optional guy out points combat wind and rain beautifully. This tent is the real deal at a fraction of the price of its competitors.

Sleeps:	1
Trail Weight:	1.95 lbs. // .88 kg
Weight:	2.18 lbs. // .99 kg
Packed Dimensions:	13" x 5" x 5" // 33 cm x 12 cm x 12 cm
Center Height:	24" // 61 cm
Floor Area:	80" L x 40" W at shoulder x 20" W at ends
Floor Material:	70D 1.1 oz. Ripstop Nylon

BedNet Field Upgrade Kit

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:21:55 GMT

We have finally come up with a solution for the customers out there who bought our original BedNet but want to be able to add the EBNS upgrade kit. The kit includes four small pieces. They all use 3/8 inch nylon tape for durability. The first pair have a tent pole grommet sewed in and a clip to attach it to the BedNet fiberglass pole. The second pair have a tent glove hook that will attach to the EBNS tent pole on one end and it can be tied in place on the otherside by the clip. A simple knot can be tied so you dont have to keep tying it. You can easily attach it using the clip once you have a loop. The kit is available now for those who wish to go ahead and buy a EBNS upgrade. These are only needed for the original BedNet. If you have a IBNS then you already have these attachments on your tent. Get them here: http://www.catomaoutdoor.com/Catalog/ProductInfo.aspx?id=190

Armadillo LCS

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:34:20 GMT

After a couple months of changes we have now got the LCS to where we are happy with the weight and look. It also has a new name based on what it resembles. The "Armadillo LCS" is a one-man sub three pound tent with stakes! It still features the BedNet as the inner base and then use a shock corded pole to give you a double wall tent. Which in the south is a must because of all the humidity. We got rid of the vestibules to save weight and since the military uses waterproof pack covers now it wasn't neccessary. It uses the same 70 Denier Ripstop Nylon as the EBNS so you know it is durable. A cool feature is that you can actually take the riddgeline pole out and then fold the tent (with the fly still attached) up like you normally do a BedNet. Even with the fly on you can still pack it down to 13" x 13" x 3" as seen below. Another feature is Ventilation straps. As you can see below if you need extra air movement in the tent you can use the Ventilation straps to let extra air in. When not needed they store underneath to keep the elements out. If 3 pounds is somehow to heavy and you need even less weight you can leave the pole at home and use some 550 cord or equivalent. Just string the cord between two trees and then attach the clips on the rope to create the backbone. The tent goes down to 2.55 lbs if you do that!

LCS Lightweight Combat Shelter

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:22:46 GMT

We like to think we just don't rest on our laurels. With that said we thought we had put out on heck of a shleter with the Enhanced BedNet. Well after going to trade shows and talking with our customer base we hear that you wanted one with the same benifits of the EBN just lighter. So we have come up with the Lightweight Combat Shelter based off our EBN model. We cut and trimmed as much as we could and got it around 3 pounds. It still features our patented BedNet system but now you can get rid of that if you dont need it and use the fly as a stand alone tent. Here are some pics to show you how we are coming along. We aren't finished just yet so no official specs but we hope you will love it.

Summer Outdoor Retailer 2010 - SLC

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:46:10 GMT

We just got back from Salt Lake City and the Summer Outdoor Retailer 2010. First we would like to thanks SLC and the fine people there for all the hospitality we recieved. The food and sercvice was great everywhere we went. This being my first time to SLC I was blown away by the beautiful mountain views and how the shade actually works there. Being from the DEEP south the hunidity is so high that it feels like nothing changes when you get int he shade but not in SLC. Anyway just wanted to say we enjoyed it there and hopefully the contacts we made there will pan out for us. Special thanks to everyone that came by the booth to chat with us. Here are a couple photos from the show and SLC:

Here is our Booth at 2010 OR

Small Corner of the show!

Driving around in SLC....Beautiful!

2010 Catoma Pricelist

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:30 GMT

Hey all! We are glad to annouce we just released the new prices for the Catoma Outdoor line of tents. Almost all the tactical tents went down in price. Some two man tents were drastically reduced like the Commando and Combat tents. All firefighting tents took a hit as well so now is the best time to get your LIFETIME warranty tents! If motorcycle tents are our thing then you better get the 2 Up 2 tent before we change our minds about the incredible $159 price tag. http://www.catomaoutdoor.com/Pages/Promotions.aspx

2010 SOFIC

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:18:10 GMT

Tampa was great! Many thanks to all of your who stopped by the booth to check out the gear and chat it up with us. We think you Special Operations guys really appreciated the new gear like the Granite Gear drag bag and enjoyed the new modifications on our existing products like the Granite Gear patrol packs. We are truly proud to partner with Granite Gear on the tactical line of products. Big thanks goes out to Steve and Eric from Extreme Outfitters. Couldn't have done it without you guys! I will post some pics once I get them. In the mean time please check out or partners in crime at: http://granitegear.com/ & http://www.extremeoutfitters.us/

Upcoming Motorcycle Rallies

Fri, 28 May 2010 10:22:45 GMT

If you haven't got a chance to see our tents in action please come out and join us at one of these rallies for a first hand look. Of course we are bringing our Motorcycle tents to the rallies. This weekend we will be in Huntsville, AL at the 22nd Annual Great Chicken Rally. There is a raffle there for a 2010 BMW G650 GS Motorcycle! So get your motorcycle tent to go with your new bike. Get ready to eat some chicken! After the Chicken Rally we will be in the Adriondack mountains of upsate New York near the Lake George region for the 2010 Americade. We are excited to be apart of this rally since there is such a assortment of different riders. We hope to introduce our Motorcycle tents to a whole new category of riders. They are giving away almost $100,000 in prizes so get out there and get yours. Here are the links for more info:

http://www.bmwmoal.org/rally.html

http://www.tourexpo.com/data/mos/Frontpage/Itemid,1/

SOFEX Jordan 2010

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:59:10 GMT

So the time has come again for one of the coolest tactical shows in the world. Guess what?! Catoma Outdoor and MMI Outdoor will be there to represent. For you people that don't know about SOFEX here is a little background info. Founded in 1996 by His Majesty King Abdullah II, The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) has grown with each edition and has acquired paramount ranking amongst the specialized global defence exhibitions and is considered by the international Special Operations and homeland security decision makers as well as the specialized industry as the vital gathering for exchanging views and experiences as well as presenting new and innovative equipment in order to deliver swift, decisive and effective solutions, that will help decision makers maintain the security and safety in their countries, regions and around the world. I tell you its good to be king! He gets to have his own private day to walk arounf the show. If by chance you are going to be in Jordan at the show we will be right next to the USASOC booth so be on the lookout for us. I believe there will be over 81 countries represented at the show so there should be quite a assortment of new gear. If you would like more info on the show please visit: http://www.sofexjordan.com/

Chayanta 2

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:13:31 GMT

We have a new tent in the works! It's called the Chayanta 2 and its part of our Backpacking line of tents. If you're a fan of ultralight backpacking then you will be glad to hear that you can pitch the fly and footprint to make quick and light shelter. But even if you do bring the whole setup including the bag it only weighs in at five pounds! Not too bad for a 2-3 man tent. It can be broken down into components to spread the weight of the load around. The hub pole system is similar to the SpeeDome we use in our firefighting line of family tents. The poles stay connected to the hub system so you can't lose any of the parts. The integrated fly poles extend the headroom of the fly making it easier to get around in the backpacking tent. You get two doors to get in and out of and also to vestibules to protect your gear against the elements. The Chayanta 2 will be available in the fall of 2010. Look for specials once it is available. Sign up for our adventure club to get the latest updates on products and contests.