SPATZ Starling 3 BTC Tent

The BTC tent fabric combines the natural breathability of cotton with the abrasion resistance and tensile strength of polyester. The result is a lighter and stronger tent, which comes in a more compact pack size, compared to the 100% cotton tents. When wet, the tightly woven cotton swells and the tent becomes waterproof in a completely natural way.

For all aluminum poles, we rely on a special eco-duralumin alloy. No toxic sulfur hexafluoride and sulfur dioxide have been used. Both these materials are classified as materials causing the destruction of the ozone layer, which is one of the reasons for global warming. We use TRX Airlite poles in our tents and chairs, which are made of Hi-strength Eco Duralumin alloy.

The tent poles, pole channels and corresponding loops are colour coded, which allows for a quick and intuitive pitching of the tent, as well as assisting when pitching in the dark.

Little parts - big difference! Wherever applicable we use no. 10 zippers and don’t go smaller than no. 5. Since we started over 40 years ago, we have resisted the temptation to use smaller sizes and cheaper brands and this decision has proven to be right over the years. We always use the zipper chain on the visible outside because it lasts 30% longer than the zipper chain used inside out, with the webbing on the outside. We only use silver nickel-plated zipper sliders, as these have a longer lifetime compared to their coloured counterparts (no matter if powder-coated or with any other dying technology).