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It's a tricky balancing act. Truth be told, shortly after making this video I went back to the SMD Skyscape Trekker. I'll take the 1lb weight penalty if it means I'll stay dry. Others have had success with this setup so if you can hack it more power to you.

I did not. It wouldn't be hard though. All you would need is a DCF loop sticky, some cord, and maybe a pole(s).

Sadly I went back to the Skyscape Trekker. I gave it another shot and still ended up finding myself outside the screen in the middle of the night, or when I would wake up in the middle of night I wasn't just going right back to sleep - I was sitting up, turning on the headlamp, checking everything, making adjustments, etc. With the Trekker, if it isn't raining AND I had the outside doors open, I just fall back asleep. It's 13 oz heavier, but that piece of mind is worth it to me, and I don't think there are too many people that take weight penalties for comfort.

Yes and no. At the time, they didn't offer a Plexamid. Also, the goal was to have a double wall shelter, where the Plexamid is a single wall shelter.

Zpacks sells them on their site. Look for "Stick on Loops" on their website.

This really makes the most sense that a smaller bathtub forced the shock cord to work and lift the sides. Thanks to you and Deb.

Why do you feel the plus was too big?

Why do you feel it was too big?

@@wolfeadventures The solo+ footprint is larger than the tarp. When it rains, the bathtub collects water.

@@Meyer0656 Ah, that's not good. Thanks.

I agree with you on the floor. That was pretty disappointing. I spent a few hours fussing over how to set up the tent before my first trip and thought "well, maybe I'll just figure something out in the field". Nope. The mods in this video helped, but at best it's still a hack. I'll probably go back to my Skyscape Trekker. I'll miss the fact that I lost a whole pound, but the Trekker is just so easy to set up. There's plenty of room inside that thing. Also I won't have to worry about the floor sliding around to the point that I'm now creating a funnel for the rain. They made a DCF version of it once, and from what I remember it didn't work out very well. Maybe someday down the road they'll give it another shot.

Pocket Tarp with Doors - 162g / 5.7 oz Solo-Plus Bathtub Floor - 105g / 3.7 oz (groundsheet loops included) Sea to Summit Net-Tent - 80g / 3.0 oz Total : 347g / 12.2 oz Edit : I should mention that the weight I mention in the video is with everything else. For these items, your mileage may vary. Carbon Fiber Pole: 74g / 2.6 oz Small-Plus Stuff Sack : 7g / 0.2 oz Ground Hog Stakes (8 + 1 extra) : 144g / 5.1 oz Tent Stake Bag : 2g / 0.1 oz Polycro Groundsheet : 54g / 1.9 oz Overall Total : 628g / 22.2 oz / 1 lb 6.2 oz

@@teddgram Are you sure the pocket tarp only weighs 5.2 oz?

@@juliemitchell4286 I had replied to this post, but somehow it doesn't appear here. I adjusted the above post. I'm guessing I had mixed up my pre and post weights. imgur.com/a/n1Dz2P2 The original weights were almost spot on from what was on Zpacks website at the time. I see now the tarp weighs more, which suggests there was a design change.

How is that working out?

I have the same bivy. I'm thinking about using it this way.

Oookworks has a new owner and is back in business. Hopefully someone as skilled a Sean, but without the health and service issues...

@@tullochgorum6323 : That’s interesting. I’ll keep an eye out for new products.

Its not the bathtub John its just a miss match the Width at ends:of the solo plus is 42 inches the pocket tarp is 30 inches, the plus is a tad longer to