January 30, 2020 (Roswell, GA) – LiteFighter Systems, LLC. is proud to announce that the CataMount™ 2 – Cold Weather Mountaineering Tent (CM2100-OCP) has been issued NSN 8340-01-685-4246 and now available for unit orders.
CataMount™ 2 is a two-person, cold weather mountaineering tent designed as a highly stable, lightweight, ruck-able shelter made to handle ever-changing weather conditions. This tent is extremely simple to set-up and operate, is configurable to multiple mission sets, and capable of protecting soldiers during Cold Weather and Mountain Operations.
The CataMount™ 2 has been extensively tested by Natick Labs, The US Army Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC), and used by units in Alaska, Europe, and the Northern United States.
Cantwell Glacier, Alaska
Ice Camp SARGO, Arctic Circle
Arctic Circle (73 02″06′ N, 146 44″57′ W) and floating west at 9 miles/day
The CataMount™ 2 is ideal for units who train and fight in cold weather conditions and need a proven lightweight shelter to protect their soldiers against the elements.
Multiple Ways to Order:
• NSN 8340-01-685-4246
• GSA Advantage
• Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program
For more information on the CataMount™ 2 please visit us at LiteFighter.com or contact us directly at info@litefighter.com.
LiteFighter Systems, LLC is a VA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the leading provider of lightweight, backpackable shelters to The US Military.
Does anyone use these? I would think a pyramid tent would be much simpler, more durable (if well made) and easier to use. Especially setting up in the dark.
They’ve sold tens of thousands of them, so yeah, the Army uses these.
I’m sure Army has bought quite a few. What I meant was, are they actually used? When I was at Bridgeport (early ’90s), we used the new North Face tents. Though very strong, I always wondered if they’d last even a season in the hands of the average soldier / Marine. Those shock-corded poles…I dunno, a mid design seems to me like it would be much more durable.
I love pyramid tents but dome tents still have a lot of advantages above tree line and in exposed areas like the ones shown…anecdotally most arctic expedition tents I see are still dome or tunnel tents, assume the shorter wind profile and increased wall tension is a big part of it.
Dome tents retain and distribute heat better too, I think.
8 pounds? hoo boy
On the light-side for a winter-use 2P tent, need the heavier coatings.
Are the rain-flys reversible or, comes with multiple colors/pattern?
Poles extruded or, welded?
The brow pole configuration is concerning with regards to snow loading…but, it’s been tested so, must work right?
I’ve been issued these – they are relatively HEAVY. I try to use my backpacking tent which is 3 person and less than half the weight of their two person. I don’t get why they’re still so heavy. I love the design and OCP. But, They seem to be behind the curve of the rest of the industry in terms of weight. I wish they’d work on that spec.
Joe is a one-man wrecking crew. Everything has to be overbuilt.
LOL. That’s great. I really do like the product. I really appreciate the build to last concept, but IMO, weight is the critical priority. I haven’t had any fatal flaws in any of my backpacking tents. My note card for the suggestion box – build it lighter and more will come.
Lol, they built it for government contracts
You do realize these are winter tents, right?
Nobody ‘backpacks’ a winter tent, Joe is going to be tossing these into their vehicle, on an ahkio or, splitting up the components..like backpacking. Until there’s a technological revolution in textiles and coatings, a winter tent under 9lbs is cause for concern as there’s usually compromises in pole geometry, materials, coatings and overall durability.