Exogen 1
€499.90*
- 1 person
- 40 × 15 cm
- 1.300 g
The Exogen 1 is a freestanding hybrid tent for one person – including a vestibule. Two aluminum hubs at the poles ensure high wind stability. The inner tent of the Exogen 1 is set up first. The additional pole forms the vestibule, as soon as the fly sheet is stretched over it. The freestanding design not only makes it easier ...
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Groundsheet Exogen 1 DAC
Our Wechsel Groundsheets gives your tent extra protection from wet grounds, thorns, sharp rocks and moisture. They cover the entire base of your tent. They are hooked onto the base of the pole mount. The Groundsheet is made of a robust 75D polyester with a PU coating on the inside (7000mm water column).
€52.90*
Groundsheet Exogen 1 UNI
Our Wechsel Groundsheets gives your tent extra protection from wet grounds, thorns, sharp rocks and moisture. They cover the entire base of your tent. They are attached to the tent with elastic loops. The Groundsheet is made of a robust 75D polyester with a PU coating on the inside (7000mm water column)
€52.90*
Groundsheet Exogen 1 SR
Our Groundsheets gives your tent extra protection from wet grounds, thorns, sharp rocks and moisture. They cover the entire base of your tent. They are attached to the tent with elasticwebbing / buckles. In addition, it is possible to build the fly sheet with the Groundsheet alone. The Groundsheet is made of a robust 75D polyester with a PU coating on the inside (7000mm water column)
€52.90*
Product information "Exogen 1"
The Exogen 1 is a freestanding hybrid tent for one person – including a vestibule. Two aluminum hubs at the poles ensure high wind stability. The inner tent of the Exogen 1 is set up first. The additional pole forms the vestibule, as soon as the fly sheet is stretched over it. The freestanding design not only makes it easier to pitch the tent, but also offers flexible camping on different grounds. The inner tent is equipped with mosquito mesh in the door as well as at the foot and head ends. Thanks to the steeply rising walls, the full lying length of 215 cm can be optimally utilised. Two large mesh pockets keep things organised and offer space for otherwise odds and ends. The packing size is optimized for bikepacking. By removing the poles, the length of the pack sack can be reduced to just 25 cm – ideal for travelling with small bags. The tent and poles can be stowed separately.
Safety Instructions
Allow the tent and groundsheet to air dry completely before storing to prevent odors and mildew from forming. Always push the pole segments in as far as they will go to prevent damage to the poles. Please note that the packaging is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of babies and small children.
User Manuals
| Color: | Artichoke Green |
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| Construction type: | Hybrid |
| Entrances: | 1 entrance |
| PFC free: | no (C6) |
| PVC free: | yes |
| Packing size: | 40 × 15 cm |
| Persons: | 1 person |
| Pole Diameter: | 8.7 mm |
| Setup: | Inner First |
| Special feature: | Bike Packing Optimized Bag |
| Trail weight: | 1.130 g |
| Weight: | 1,30 kg |
Product highlights
Optimized Packing Size
The 45 cm pack sack can be shortened to just 25 cm by removing the poles with a length of 39 cm and storing them separately. This flexible packed size makes the tent a perfect companion for bikepacking adventures.
APEX ventilation flaps
With the help of apex ventilation flaps air flow is increased between the inner and flysheets, helping regulate humidity and temperature. They are securely sewn into the seams. They do not have to pulled open and can be closed with velcro fastenings to prevent them flapping noisily in the wind.
Color Coding
The pole end tips and the corresponding webbing eyelets are colour-coded. The colour coding enables quick and easy assembly.
Upsidedown Buckles
These buckles make connecting the inner tent to the flysheet child's play. Even without additional staking you can tighten the flysheet with one hand, because the buckles are attached in the pull direction.
Zero-G Line
Are you searching for a tent to take on long trips up mountains and along valleys, through wind and rain and snow? Do you have to count every ounce you take with you because you and you alone are doing all the carrying? Do you value excellent craftsmanship, functional details and high standards of comfort? Then look no further than the tents in our Zero-G Line. All the fabrics we use are extremely durable and tear resistant. In addition, all tents have an extra-long sleeping area and versatile opening entrances.
Features
- Increased UV protection due to the siliconized outer side of the fly sheet
- High-quality durable PU coating on the bottom as well as on the inside of the fly sheet
- Factory taped seams on the fly sheet and inner tent floor
- Fly sheet fabric with very high tearing strength of 7 kg
- Reflective Dyneema guy lines
- High quality Dur Aluminium V-Pegs
- YKK zippers specially developed for tents
- Processing of all fabrics with high stitch density
- Free of fire retardants
Technical details
| Flysheet: | Ripstop Nylon 20D,silicone coated, 3.000 mm water column, 7kg tearing strength |
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| Inner tent: | Ripstop Nylon 20D, water resistent, breathable |
| Floor: | Ripstop Nylon 30D, PU coated, 5.000 mm w.c., taped seams |
| Poles: | Aluminium DAC Featherlite NFL |
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7 June 2026 07:33
Well balanced package
The Wechsel Exogen 1-person is actually something of an odd one out. It is not the lightest tent, not the most spacious one-person tent, nor is it the most stormproof tent on the market. Instead, it offers an excellent balance of all those characteristics combined. Because of that, its strengths are not immediately obvious as standout features. Every tent excels in one area. One may be extremely stormworthy but heavier than an ultralight tent (which in turn performs less well in strong winds). Another backpacking tent may have a larger floor area but offer less usable living space. And that ultralight tent may be made from materials that compromise long-term durability. What the Exogen does particularly well is bring all these qualities together in a balanced package. It is not a large tent, but it provides exactly enough room to move around comfortably, sit up, and reach your gear inside the tent (I am 1.80 m / 5'11" tall). It is not the lightest tent available, but it is exceptionally stable in windy conditions, with the inner tent fabric remaining taut rather than flapping around your ears. The additional continuous pole that runs across the main structure contributes significantly to this stability. The chosen materials also feel solid and durable enough to provide many years of reliable use. Another feature that is personally very important to me is how easy the tent is to pitch—something you do not want to spend too much time on after a long and tiring day. You do not have to endlessly tweak guyline tension or adjust stakes. Thanks to the arched pole design and the clip attachment system, the tent quickly takes shape. It also requires only a relatively small footprint, which is particularly useful for wild camping, where you may want to pick up the tent and move it to a better spot with minimal effort. The groundsheet is sufficiently robust, although I also carried the optional footprint so that I could pitch the tent without the inner tent. This proved ideal in Scotland’s wet climate, allowing me to pack everything away and prepare breakfast while staying sheltered from the rain. When breaking camp, the wet flysheet and poles can be packed separately. Of course, there are always a few things one might wish for. Personally, I would have liked to see a few more storage pockets in the higher section of the inner tent. The stake attachment points could also be designed more simply (though this is something you can modify yourself). Overall, however, I found the Exogen to be a delightful and well-made backpacking tent, with all of its qualities brought together in a very well-balanced design.
Frequently asked questions
The basic things are always the same: never store the tent packed damp for long periods. Regularly remove sand and / or dirt from the tent, as sand and / or dirt can act like sandpaper when packing. Keep the zips moving. Also remove dirt from the zips and spray them sparingly with silicone spray from time to time. Never leave the tent in direct sunlight for unnecessarily long periods. This precaution will increase the tent's lifetime in the long term. More details and care tips can be found in the user instructions.
Due to the silicone coating, seam tape cannot be applied to tents from the Zero-G Line. However, the cotton-coated polyester thread used swells when exposed to moisture and seals the seams. However, we recommend applying seam sealer to the outside of the flysheet before first use. The seams on the outer tent and inner tent floor of the "Bella" and "Donna" tents are already taped and should not be additionally treated with seam sealer. The seams of the Travel Line tents are factory-sealed with seam tape. At stress points or where elastic bands or tapes have been inserted into the seam, the seams may leak. In this case, please apply seam sealer to the outside of the dry fabric and let it dry for at least 24 hours.
Due to the silicone coating, seam tape cannot be applied to tents in the Zero-G Line. However, the cotton-coated polyester thread used swells when exposed to moisture and seals the seams. However, we recommend applying seam sealer to the outside seams of the flysheet before first use. The seams on the outer tent and inner tent floor of the "Bella" and "Donna" tents are already taped and should not be additionally treated with seam sealer. The seams of the Travel Line tents are factory-sealed with seam tape. At stress points or where elastic or tape has been inserted into the seam, the seams may leak. In this case, please apply seam sealer to the dry fabric from the outside and let it dry for at least 24 hours.
Hard cleaning agents are generally not suitable for lightweight tents. Use water with a little washing-up liquid and try to wipe off the dirt with a soft sponge. If this does not work, you can try other cleaning agents on a small area or on the packing bag first. Never wash a tent in a washing machine.
Basically, the type of coating is decisive. For polyester and nylon with a PU coating, you should only use Seam Grip or similar suitable products. You can also use Seal Net, as silicone adhesives adhere to both materials.Only Seal Net or similar should be used for polyester and nylon with a silicone coating, as Seam Grip only lasts for a very short time on these materials, i.e. it behaves in a similar way to the skin after a severe sunburn.
If only single segments are broken, these can be replaced. Our poles are fitted with a so-called bolt tip, the colored end piece of a pole. The bolt tip is screwed or inserted and can be pulled out / screwed out. The shock cord is attached to the bolt tip. Unfold the pole completely so that the tension of the shock cord is released. Now undo the knot of the shock cord at the end piece and work your way towards the defective segment using the glass bead chain principle. We have provided video instructions on our spare parts service page.
There are sometimes climatic conditions where ventilation reaches its limits. For example, when there are large temperature differences and the temperature drops below 15 degrees at night, humid air when it rains, morning fog, etc. What many people don't realize is that the floor also releases a lot of moisture. This reveals a disadvantage of large vestibules, which cover a very large floor area and thus collect the ground moisture. A groundsheet provides a remedy in this case and prevents ground moisture from accumulating inside the tent.
It may be that the zip can no longer be closed properly after prolonged use, especially if the zip has often got stuck in the fabric. In this case, the zip has stretched a little. You can restore the closing force by applying light and even pressure with two identical clips on the sides of the zip slider. But be careful! If you compress the zip slider too much, it will be too stiff. It is therefore better to apply light pressure more often and check each time whether the zip closes properly. A zip should be maintained regularly. This means removing dirt and dust from the coil and applying a care product from time to time, for example ‘Mc Nett ZIP tech’. If you are travelling, silicone spray or candle wax can also help.
It is often condensation that causes the floor and therefore the underside of the sleeping mat to become damp. You can determine whether the floor is leaking with a simple test. Take a bucket and place the tent floor to be tested over it. Now secure the material to the bucket with a cord or rubber band. The floor material should form a hollow of approx. 10 cm. Fill the hollow with water and leave it to stand for a while. The water should be slightly warmer than room temperature so that condensation does not distort the result. After an hour, carefully release the safety catch and lift the base. If the base is leaking, it should be clearly visible on the underside.
A tear in the flysheet can easily be sealed with a patch. Here is a brief guide: We recommend sticking a patch on from the inside. It does not have to be made of a waterproof fabric, as the patch is sealed by the seam sealer and the colour does not matter. Spread out the tent so that the outside is on top. Fix the tear from the outside with a paper sticker. Now turn the fixed fabric inside out. Apply a generous amount of seam sealer to the patch and stick it to the fixed area. Make sure that the patch extends beyond the edge of the seam sealant. Then place a plastic bag over it and weigh it down with books. After 2 hours, remove the books and the plastic bag and carefully peel off the sticker. Check the stain and apply a little more seam sealer if necessary. Then allow the stain to dry for 24 hours. We recommend using SilNet from McNett, a permanently elastic silicone seam sealer.
The less expensive PU coating has the disadvantage that it hardens over the years, regardless of whether the tent is used or just lying in a cupboard. This means that the waterproofness deteriorates. In order to ensure rainproofness after several years, a much higher water column must be achieved initially with a PU-coated material. Silicone-coated materials, on the other hand, remain almost constant over a long period of time. For this reason, an initial impermeability of 2,000 mm is absolutely sufficient. According to DIN, a tent is rainproof with a water column of 1,200 mm on the outer tent.
If the tent is standing in water and you kneel down, the pressure in certain places is so high that even a water column of 15,000 mm is not enough to prevent water from penetrating. Modern tents, whether used or brand new, are not designed to stand in water. The only solution is therefore to use the tent floor and, if possible, find a place that will not be flooded overnight.
There is a fundamental difference between waterproofing and coating. The PU or silicone coating ensures impermeability. The impregnation has a beading effect and serves to support the coating. Coatings deteriorate through ageing and use (e.g. abrasion). More so with PU than with silicone. We are not aware that it is possible to apply or renew a coating retrospectively. Various manufacturers such as Gear Aid, Grangers or Nikwax offer suitable products for impregnation. As mentioned, these are only intended to be supportive and not permanent.
The so-called repair tube is used for first aid repairs if a tent pole breaks while travelling. It has a slightly larger diameter than the tent poles and can therefore be easily slid over the damaged area. The easiest way to attach the repair sleeve is with duct tape.
The mosquito gauze used in our tents is so-called NoSeeUm mesh with a mesh density of approx. 360 / square inch. This means that our gauze has almost twice as many meshes as recommended by the WHO and therefore keeps out even the smallest mosquitoes.
The mesh size of a mosquito net is calculated worldwide in MESH, i.e. mesh per square inch.
Please contact your retailer within the warranty period of 2 years or contact us directly after the warranty period has expired. In most cases, we have all spare parts available for immediate delivery. Your retailer can order the accessories from us. Our customers appreciate the excellent service provided by Wechsel. No matter how well you look after your equipment, damage can always occur. In any case, we are there to help and advise you so that you can either repair your equipment yourself or our service department can repair your product professionally and cost-effectively.
Wechsel offers a 2-year guarantee on all products from the date of purchase. This warranty covers defects in material, production and workmanship. The warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents, improper use, personal negligence or normal wear and tear of the product. We will be happy to repair any damage beyond the warranty for a small fee. Please contact your retailer or our service department directly. If you send a tent in for repair, please contact us first. If you send your tent in for repair, it must be free of loose dirt. Dirt particles not only damage the material, but also our machines, so we can only process clean tents. Please always enclose a short letter with your name, the reason for sending in the tent and your telephone number. We will contact you immediately if we have any questions regarding the processing of your repair.
The specifications for the terms "total weight" and "trail weight" are based on the ASTM F 1934-98 standard.
The total weight includes the complete package, including the repair kit, seam sealer, tags, and setup instructions.
The minimum weight, on the other hand, always refers to the weight of the inner tent and fly sheet as well as the tent poles, but not to other included items such as pegs, guy lines, stuff sack, etc.
Due to the different setup options, Wechsel tents can sometimes be pitched using only the fly sheet, poles, or footprint.
For non-free-standing tents, the minimum number of pegs is included in the trail weight.
For most users, the actual weight in use will fall somewhere between these specified values.
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