The Quest for the Ultimate Dome Tent

The new short documentary “The Quest for the Ultimate Dome Tent” features Jotaro Yoshida, the founder and designer of Locus Gear. His Djedi Dome tent is the result of four years of development, making it one of the first commercially available dome tents made from waterproof-breathable Dyneema® Composite Fabric.

This new episode in The Dyneema® Project’s Trailblazers series tells the story of the development of the Djedi Dome tent — tested in the harsh winter conditions on Japan’s Mount Tanigawa.

“Most people think it’s a Star Wars thing,” says Jotaro with a grin. “But originally ‘Djedi’ is an Egyptian god’s name. ‘Djedi’ starts with the letter D, and D is also the shape of the dome.”

It took Yoshida nearly four years to create what he considered the ultimate dome tent: strong, lightweight, waterproof, and breathable — the Djedi Dome, the first tent made with Dyneema® Composite Fabric combined with eVent.

“I made eight different prototypes using different fabrics but was never satisfied,” says Jotaro. “Condensation is a major problem for anyone who camps. If your tent walls or sleeping bag get wet, it can become life-threatening. For a dome tent, it goes beyond being strong and light — breathability is the true ‘dream’ property.”

Fifteen times stronger than steel but light enough to float on water, Dyneema® is the world’s strongest, lightest fiber. It’s long been used to moor oil rigs, stop bullets, and even repair human tissue — and now, it’s revolutionizing ultralight outdoor gear from climbing to shelter design.

Dyneema® Composite Fabric is increasingly used by leading ultralight gear makers to create stronger, lighter, and more weather-resistant shelters. With its new breathable variant, the material opens a new chapter in high-performance tent design.

Website: The Dyneema® Project