Ferrino — Italian Alpine Tents, Tested Where It Counts

Ferrino is an Italian outdoor brand founded in Turin in 1870. Originally making gear for alpine rescue teams and mountain guides, the brand has over 150 years of experience building tents, sleeping bags, and camp equipment trusted in some of the world’s most demanding conditions.

Ferrino uses silicone-coated ripstop nylon fabrics, 7001 T6 alloy poles, and factory-taped seams — materials and construction more commonly found in premium expedition gear. The result is a tent that handles real weather without the premium price tag of brands like Hilleberg.

We stock the Ferrino Piuma 1 and Blow 1 ultralight tents, the Skyline 3 Fiberglass family dome tent, the Lightech SM 1100 sleeping bag, Rain Tarp 240×240, Screen Tarp 6×4 m, Air Warm Mat, and tent footprints for all models.

The Piuma 1 is a 1-person ultralight tunnel tent weighing 950 g on trail. It uses 20D/30D silicone-coated nylon and 7001 T6 alloy poles, packs into a bikepacking frame bag, and pitches fast in double-wall configuration for condensation management. Currently available in oil blue.

The Blow 1 is a 1-person ultralight dome tent at 1.20 kg. The freestanding dome geometry gives more headroom than a tunnel tent and pitches intuitively without needing to stake first. It includes dual vestibules for gear storage. Currently available in oil blue.

Both are ultralight 1-person double-wall tents with the same quality fabrics and poles. The Piuma 1 is a lighter tunnel design (950 g) with a lower profile — better for bikepackers and weight-focused hikers. The Blow 1 is a freestanding dome (1.20 kg) with more interior headroom and easier single-handed setup.

Yes — it’s one of the best options in the range for bikepacking. At 950 g trail weight with a packed size that fits in a frame bag or saddle bag, it’s built for trips where space and weight are critical. The tunnel pitch is fast and stakes out solidly in wind.

The Skyline 3 is a 3-person dome tent built for comfortable camping rather than ultralight use. The fibreglass pole structure and generous interior make it ideal for families, couples wanting extra space, and road trippers who pack the car. A solid all-weather tent that doesn’t need to be lightweight.

Yes. Ferrino tents use high hydrostatic head fly fabrics with factory-taped seams on the fly and floor. You don’t need to add seam sealer after purchase — the tents arrive ready to use in wet conditions.

Ferrino’s pole geometry and fabric specs are designed for European alpine conditions — the kind of exposed, gusty, wet environments you also find on the Australian coast, in alpine Victoria and Tasmania, and on exposed ridgelines. Stake out all guylines and the tents perform well in strong wind.

Ferrino uses significantly higher quality materials — silicone-coated nylon instead of polyester, alloy poles instead of fibreglass, and taped seams throughout. The weight is lower and the weather resistance is considerably higher. Ferrino is the step up from entry-level camping to genuine performance gear.

Ferrino occupies the space between mass-market and ultra-premium. The materials and construction are comparable to mid-range MSR or Big Agnes tents, with a European alpine heritage. Hilleberg is a step above in build quality and price — Ferrino offers strong performance for buyers who want more than entry-level without Hilleberg’s premium.

The Lightech SM 1100 is a synthetic mummy sleeping bag from Ferrino’s Lightech range. It’s suited to 3-season Australian camping — warm enough for mild nights but packable enough to take on any trip. Available in dark green.

Ferrino tarps provide versatile, packable weather cover for campsites, day trips, and outdoor kitchens. The Rain Tarp (240×240 cm) is a compact all-rounder for shade, shelter, and gear cover. The Screen Tarp (6×4 m) is a large campsite canopy suited to 4WD setups, group camps, and extended stays.

The Rain Tarp (240×240 cm, olive green) is compact and packable — a 4-point tarp for individual shelter, day trips, or protecting gear. The Screen Tarp (6×4 m, sand) is a large-format canopy that covers a full campsite area. For a quick portable cover choose the Rain Tarp; for a proper camp kitchen or shade area, choose the Screen Tarp.

The Air Warm Mat is an inflatable sleeping mat with an internal aluminium film layer that reflects body heat back to the sleeper for better thermal performance. The shell is lightweight 40D ripstop nylon. It’s aimed at car campers, 4WD tourers, and anyone who wants proper ground insulation without a bulky self-inflating mat.

A footprint is a custom-cut groundsheet that sits under your tent, protecting the floor from abrasion on rocky or sandy ground and adding an extra moisture barrier. We stock footprints for the Piuma 1, Piuma 2, Blow 1, Blow 2, and Lightent 2 Pro. They’re especially worthwhile on rough Australian campsites where sharp gravel and rocky ground are common.

No — Ferrino tent footprints are sold separately. They’re custom-shaped for each tent model and sized to sit just inside the fly line so they don’t collect pooling water. We stock footprints for all models in our current range.

The Piuma 1 and Blow 1 are 3-season tents — well suited to Australian alpine conditions in summer through autumn, including Kosciuszko, the Victorian Alps, and the Tasmanian highlands. They handle cold, wind, and rain confidently. For true winter alpine or snow-load conditions, a 4-season tent would be a better choice.

After each trip, dry the tent fully before packing to prevent mildew. Store loosely rather than compressed in the stuff sack. Clean poles and zippers with fresh water to remove salt and grit. Reapply DWR treatment to the fly every few seasons, or when water no longer beads on the fabric.