The Kamina Dome Story ~ Vol.3: Super Fiber

The Kamina Dome was designed to be light, compact, and reliable in real four-season mountain conditions.

In this final chapter of our material series, we focus on the element that made that balance possible. The super fiber that allows ultra-light fabrics to perform with confidence.

Just 9mm Wide

When we chose 7D and 15D fabrics, we knew we were pushing weight reduction to the edge. The obvious concern was strength.

That is where Dyneema® comes in.

Dyneema® is widely used in climbing slings, ballistic protection, marine lines, and protective netting. It is one of the strongest organic "Super Fiber" available today.

In the Kamina Dome, Dyneema® fibers are woven into a polyester monofilament base and processed into a flat tape only 9mm wide. This Dyneema® tape is Finetrack's original design, developed specifically for structural reinforcement in lightweight shelters.

A Structural System Refined Over Time

Approximately 15 meters of Dyneema® tape are integrated into the Kamina Dome, running along key tension lines and sewn directly into the fabric panels. Once the tent is pitched and under load, the tape works like an internal backbone, reinforcing the structure and improving stability without adding unnecessary weight.

This approach builds on our patented Tension Sling® System, first developed for the Zelt series. Integrating reinforcement directly into the structure, rather than relying on heavier fabric, has long been part of our design philosophy. That experience carries forward into the Kamina Dome.

Applying this system to ultra-light 7D fabric, however, was new territory. The Kamina Dome demands far more complex and precise construction than a minimalist shelter. Combining Dyneema® tape with such delicate material required careful adjustment.

Each prototype revealed small refinements. Stitching methods were revised. Reinforcement paths were tuned. Patterns were adjusted repeatedly until the right strength-to-weight balance was achieved.

The result may look simple, but it is built on careful iteration.

Across this three-part series, we have looked at yarn selection, ultra-fine fabric, and structural reinforcement.

In the end, it all comes down to balance. Reduce weight where possible. Reinforce where necessary. Refine the details until the whole system works together.

In the alpine condition, those details matter.