NORTENT Vern 1 3S
NORTENT Vern 1 3S
Fair D Canada
1651 Chemin de l'Industrie
Beloeil QC J3G 6S8
Canada
NORTENT Vern 1 3S pre order exp mid june
The lightweight 3-season evolution of the legendary Vern 1. Built for fast mountain movement, solo expedition travel and users who want serious protection in a compact 1.67 kg minimum-weight shelter.
Legendary Vern stability, reduced to a fast 3-season package
The NORTENT Vern 1 3S is designed for spring, summer and autumn movement where low pack weight, strong wind behavior, generous interior space and fast shelter deployment matter. It keeps the aerodynamic Vern profile while using optimized 3-season fabrics to reduce carried weight by approximately one kilogram compared with the heavier 4-season Vern concept.
Strong and light
Built around a 1.67 kg minimum weight, the Vern 1 3S gives solo users a strong shelter profile without forcing them into a heavy expedition loadout.
Mountain-ready design
The aerodynamic silhouette, reinforced pole attachment zones and low-profile geometry help maintain stability in exposed terrain and changing mountain weather.
Comfortable solo space
With a 1.5-person capacity and generous interior geometry, the Vern 1 3S gives extra room for sleeping, clothing, compact gear and organized field use.
Protection, ventilation and practical field comfort
The Vern 1 3S was developed to provide dependable shelter during 3-season conditions without excess material weight. It uses a waterproof ultralight silnylon 66 flysheet, a breathable inner tent and a ventilation system designed to manage condensation during wet or cool nights.
Ultralight fabric with reinforced stress management
To reduce weight while keeping the Vern reputation for strength, Nortent uses a lighter 15D silnylon flysheet combined with high-tenacity reinforcement fabric at critical pole clip attachment points. These reinforced areas help distribute wind load across a wider surface instead of concentrating stress on a single point.
15D waterproof flysheet
Ripstop silnylon 15D with a 3000 mm hydrostatic head rating gives the Vern 1 3S a low-weight, waterproof outer shell for 3-season travel.
5000 mm floor
The 40D nylon floor is rated to 5000 mm HH, giving the sleeping area reliable protection against wet ground.
Double-pole capable
The clip-based pole system allows double poling when additional stability is required for exposed routes, stronger winds or shoulder-season conditions.
Recommended applications
A premium solo-plus shelter for Canadian buyers who need lightweight performance without giving up weather protection, practical space or robust field reliability.
Fast trekking
Spring, summer and autumn routes where lower pack weight matters.
Mountain travel
Exposed plateaus, ridgelines, alpine approaches and wet forest environments.
Solo-plus camping
More room than a tight 1-person tent for sleeping comfort and personal equipment.
Professional field use
Suitable for outfitters, guides, survey teams and agency users needing compact shelter support.
Vern 1 3S positioning
The Vern 1 3S is best understood as a lighter, faster 3-season shelter with more interior comfort than a minimalist solo tent, while retaining the strong Vern design language.
Choose Vern 1 3S when
You want a lightweight 3-season tent with added interior room, strong ventilation, a practical vestibule and a reinforced structure for exposed terrain.
Choose Vern 1 4-season when
You need the heavier-duty Vern configuration for winter, severe weather, snow load, or harsher all-season expedition conditions.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer specifications for the NORTENT Vern 1 3S. Final availability, accessories and delivery terms may vary depending on Canadian distribution stock and order volume.
| Season rating | 3 seasons |
| Capacity | 1.5 persons |
| Flysheet | Ripstop silnylon 15D, HH 3000 mm |
| Floor | 40D nylon, HH 5000 mm |
| Guylines | 8 Dyneema guylines |
| Pegs / Stakes | 18 aluminium Y-pegs, approximately 150 g total / 8 g each |
| Poles | Three 8.7 mm DAC NFL poles, approximately 440 g |
| Bag | 15D ripstop silnylon bag, approximately 31 g |
| Weight | Minimum: 1.67 kg without bags and stakes / Maximum: 1.89 kg with bags and stakes |
| Dimensions | Height: 100 cm / Length: 240 cm / Width: 200 cm |
| Pack size | 42 × 17 cm, length × diameter |
| Colour | Army Green |
| Optional accessory | Optional footprint for Vern 1 3S, approximately 330 g |
Note: The Vern 1 3S is optimized for 3-season use. For winter, heavy snow load or severe expedition conditions, consider the 4-season Vern configuration or another NORTENT shelter based on the operating requirement.
Available through Fair D Canada
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