The Sabre is Eezi-Awn's most compact hard-shell — designed for two people, engineered to minimize the roof profile while maximizing what matters inside. At just 15" closed, the Sabre has a side-hinge one-piece mechanism with gas struts that opens the tent in seconds. What I appreciate about it is the intelligence of the design: the ladder stores underneath the tent rather than on the side, freeing up roof space. Add in the K9 track system on top, a National Luna LED, a USB port, and a 2.75" high-density laminated mattress, and this is a complete, no-compromise two-person system that's been tested on every major continent.
| FOOTPRINT (CLOSED) | CLOSED HEIGHT | SLEEPS |
|---|---|---|
|
57" L × 55" W 1448mm× 1397mm |
15" | 380mm | 2 adults |
SPECIFICATIONS
- Closed Footprint: 57" L × 55" W | 1448mm L × 1397mm W
- Closed Height: 15" | 380mm
- Interior Height (Open): 56" | 1400mm
- Mattress: 2.75" | 70mm high-density laminated
- Wall Material: 280 gram Teflon-coated polyester ripstop (gray)
- Shell: Black aluminum, powder-coated matte black, stainless steel hardware
- Hinge: One-piece side hinge mechanism
- Ladder: XKLUSIV patented anodized aluminum with built-in extension (under-tent ladder storage)
KEY FEATURES
- Side-Hinge One-Piece Mechanism: The Sabre opens from the side via a single integrated hinge and gas struts. Setup is genuinely seconds — unclip and push. The entire mechanism is engineered and manufactured at Eezi-Awn's South Africa facility.
- Under-Tent Ladder Storage: The Sabre's ladder stores below the tent body, keeping the exterior profile clean and freeing the top surface for the K9 rack system. It's a smarter use of space than side-mounted ladder storage.
- K9 Track System on Top: Solar panels, load bars, Maxtrax, and K9 accessories mount directly to the top of the closed tent. The Sabre doesn't just sit there — it works as part of your roof system.
- National Luna LED Interior Light: Same brand that makes the fridges we trust. The LED is properly integrated into the interior roof, not an afterthought clip-on.
- USB Port and 12V Ready: Charge devices from inside the tent without running cables through zippers. The Sabre is wired for the way people actually camp now.
- Insulated Roof and Floor: Both panels fully insulated. The hard aluminum shell handles precipitation and wind; the insulation manages temperature swing across seasons.
- YKK Zippers: Every zipper on the tent is YKK. Low-temperature rated, reliable in cold and heat. This is the detail that separates tents that last from tents that fail in the field.
IDEAL FOR
- Two-person teams running tighter roof builds where vertical profile and aerodynamics matter
- Overlanders who want the hard-shell convenience of seconds-to-open setup without the Stealth or Sword's larger footprint
- Travelers who want roof carry capacity above the tent via the K9 system
- Anyone who's done enough camping to appreciate the difference between a USB port that works and one that doesn't
IN THE BOX
- Sabre Hard Shell Roof Top Tent
- XKLUSIV patented anodized aluminum ladder (under-tent storage)
- K9 Roof Rack System (mounted on top)
- National Luna LED interior light
- Four-point mounting hardware set
COMPATIBILITY
Four mounting rails on the bottom of the tent fit most roof rack and crossbar systems. The K9 track system on top accepts K9 accessories, load bars, and solar panel brackets. Ships within the contiguous U.S. via truck freight only. Residential delivery available with liftgate service for an additional fee.
WARRANTY
This product is covered by a 2-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty. Warranty service for US customers is handled directly by Equipt Expedition Outfitters.
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