2 Seconds Tent - 20 years of innovation and stories

The 2-Seconds pop-up tent has been transforming the camping experience for 20 years. An innovation coming from a simple dream: a tent you can instantly pitch up so the adventure starts straight away. We are celebrating, in 2025, 20 years of unique stories that begin every time a 2 Seconds pop-up tent is opened.

As a starting point for new experiences around the world, the 2 Seconds tent embodies simplicity, versatility and freedom that transforms every opening into a new story.

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From Laboratory to Adventure

The 2 Seconds tent has evolved over the years. We launched our first 2 Seconds tent in 2005. This was followed by the 2 Seconds Fresh&Black tent in 2016 and finally the 2 Seconds Easy tent in 2020. Each evolution reflects a well thought out design that has been rigorously tested.

Waterproofness

Our teams tested the tent’s waterproofness using a massive shower that discharges 200 litres of water per hour* for three hours (*Recycled water, of course).

Waterproof fabric. 200L/hour downpour for 3 hours. Flysheet upto 2000mm water Groundsheet upto 2400mm water.

Wind Resistance

We assessed the wind resistance of the tent using a listed climatic wind tunnel.The tent is resistant to winds up to 40 km/h.

Wind resistance. Stable in 50 km/h winds (force 6)

Fresh & Black technology

To evaluate our Fresh & Black technology, we test our tents under artificial light and heat, measuring temperature and perceived brightness.

Heat reduction to -17°C. Darkness to 99%. White poliester components to reflects the sunlight. TIO2 Components to reflects the sunlight. Black components made of carbon block out sunlight. Aluminium components isolate heat.

Our special 20-year limited editions

To celebrate two decades of adventures, QUECHUA is launching three limited edition series of the 2 Seconds tent in vintage colours, as a tribute to the roots of adventure and the timeless spirit of camping.

Three styles, one promise: to make adventuring more accessible, more spontaneous and more memorable.

Available for 2 & 3 persons in 3 colors

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