Feature List
Hot House Cover
Multi laminate 80% transparent cover with UV resist and nylon grid rip stop. Cover comes with window, door zipper kits, clip frame fastening system.
Available in 24′ and 16′ sizes.
Tremendous Strength to Weight Frame
- High wind: The geodesic frame is designed to withstand 147 mph winds when securly staked to the ground.
- Snow load: The frame can stand up to many hundreds of pounds of weight from snow. It can also support several hammocks from the “hubs”.
- Portable: The Turtle Tuff frame is made of high strength, tempered, aircraft aluminum alloy, that give it the strength of steel with only one fourth the weight (98 lbs, vs steel= 400 lbs). Very easy to set up and take down to move to new locations. 220 lbs (Galapagos-24), 150 lbs (Snapper-16)= total weight in easy-to-carry or transport units
- Ease of Assembly: Two people can assemble the frame in less than one hour, and the entire unit in 3-4 hours.
- Strongest design: The geodesic dome design was awarded: “The strongest structure per weight” by the “American Architectual Association”.
Water-tight, UV, Puncture and Tear Resistant Cover
- Far superior to canvas or other tent material, designed to last 3 to 5 years constant use.
- Made in the USA
- Door/Window zippers included for simple, self customizing placement
- Translucent cover for sky lights. Fold back insulation panels, velcro in place, replace at night
- Heavy duty Puncture/Tear Resistant cover and floor. If punctured it will not rip in strong winds
- Water proof to 90 lbs/sq/inch. No need to ever “treat or seal seams”
Insulated 4 Season Shelter
- Space age, light weight, strong, High R value insulation kit
- Cheerful, bright, reflective shelter interior for easy lighting
Interior Lighting Options
- 72 LED, rechargeable battery powered, long life light module
- Solar Panel Charger and AA battery holder for easy recharge during the day
Wood Stove Ready
- Through-wall, high temperature-resistant stove flue jack kit included with stove package
- We offer the KNI-CO Alaskan Deluxe package
Solar Oven Option
The SUN OVEN® is very well insulated, which allows food cooked in the afternoon sun to stay warm until it is ready to be consumed later in the evening.
Temperatures of 360° F / 182° C make it ideal for cooking the majority of foods in the developing world. This ruggedly-built solar appliance weighs only 21 pounds / 9.5 kg and will last more than 20 years.
Snap-in Vent
- Installs in seconds without the aid of hardware or adhesives
- 3″ diameter opening
- Assured water-tight seal
- Removable hood rotates 360 degrees
Complete instructions, DVD and photos for easy assembly
Assembly DVD included with step by step instructions and photos. Also included is a 2 hr DVD titled “Every Needful Thing” on emergency preparedness.
Available with the following components
- Strong, light-weight geodesic frame (hubs hold 300+ lbs.)
- Space age, light-weight, High R value insulation kit
- Heavy duty, puncture/tear-resistant cover and floor
- Wood stove ready
- Instructions and photos for easy assembly
Customer Testimonials
"We are very concerned about what we see in world conditions and have gathered many items for emergency preparedness. We have added two 24' Turtle Tuff's to our supplies and feel very secure knowing our large family is ready for whatever the future may brings."
—Jerry D.