The Lightest Tent In The World - The New Zpacks Plex Solo
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- The New Zpacks Plex Solo is the Lightest Backpacking Tent in the World. Coming in under 14 oz the Plex Solo is an ultralight trekking pole tent that is new for 2022. Made form Dynema Composite Fabric (DCF) with a generous bathtub floor and a great fly design, this tent is perfect for backpackers who want to go fast and light. I will not only show you how to pitch the Plex Solo but talk about all the things I like and don't like on this brand new tent.
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I've got a duplex, those seam tapes came off just after a few times uses. I found those tapes are most likely to come off when the tent is under heavy sun burn. This should NOT happens on a 600+$ tent. Very disappointed to see that their newest model still got this problem.
yeah seam tape is garbage in general, tents should only be seam sealed.
did you contact them about it? im wondering what there warranty/repair policy is cuz im interested in getting a plex solo
@@oculed1101 Like you said, seam tape is garbage, you have to re-tape them again and again. Seam sealed is the right way.
It's why I got the Durston Pro as it is heat bonded instead of tape.
Thank you for the initial review. My main concern would be the seam sealing tape already showing pealing. That should not be an issue right off the bat.
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
@@MyLifeOutdoors Great! Standing behind their product. Thanks for that reply/update.
Don't let this put you off. This is very rare and just human error when applying. I've had various Zpacks shelter and all have been excellent quality.
Can you add more context about the size and livability? How tall are you and do you touch at the head/foot with a 2.5-4” pad and 3 season quilt??
I apologize for not touching on this in the video. Im 5’7”. With a 2.5 inch sleeping pad and 30o quilt I have plenty of room. It’s hard to judge accurately but at least a good 3-4 inches (maybe more) between me and the walls of the tent at head and feet
I’m looking forward to getting my Xmid 2 Pro. And like you said, the weight is a bit misleading not considering the needed stakes and guylines.
Edit: Xmid 2 Pro has a simpler setup, requires less fiddling and requires a minimum of 4 stakes without the use of guylines.
I’d love to have one. I got pushed out of the way during the Black Friday door buster sale a few days back
@@MyLifeOutdoors it was an insanity! I was fortunate to land one but never want to go through something like that again…well not until the Xmid 1 Pro release 😆
I didn't get the pro, but I am waiting for my 2p x-mid!! I already have the 1p.. I had no idea I was signing up to be a not cult member. Lol
HIGHLY recommend! My wife and I thru hiked the AT for 5 months straight and used nothing but a Zpacks duplex tent with the trekking pole set up... we abused the tent and never had any leaks, or significant amount of water ever get in the tent.... Zpacks quality is incredible with the cuben fiber material. It is ultra-lite and does take some practice to get a quality pitch with a few stakes and trekking pole. The string angle for the vestibule is important to get right! Worth the money!
Good to know you had a good experience. The seam tape has me questioning. But I’m excited to cut off over a pound from my typical loadout.
Dyneema…lol let’s give the guys over at Dyneema the respect they deserve
I think I will wait for the Durston Xmid 1 PRO.
It's going to be awesome :)
it IS awesome... don't waste your time, money, emotions, on a smaller and slightly lighter zpacks. Durston X-Mid PRO 2P ALL DAY BABY!!!
Thanks. I always appreciate your honest and considered reviews.
Excellent review.Thank you for sharing it. My personal opinion is that paying 600 dollars for that tent would be a very poor investment.
You think invest at least 1000$ for tent?
For half the price and 3 oz heavier The One by Gossamer Gear is a great alternative. Packs down incredibly small too.
don't need the tent, but love the no nonsense presentation. Well worth a sub, looking forward to the next video 👍
Thank you. And glad to have you here.
Nice concept. I still have my Northface Tadpole 2 person tent from more than 20 years ago. It’s a little bit heavier but it has kept me dry in heavy rain and gale force wind in the Rockies and on The Westcoast Trail.
The tadpole 2 was my first backpacking tent. Great tent but heavy by my current standards. Mine hasn’t heals up well over the years. It’s outer coating is pealing
No way! That's the tent my dad thru-hiked the AT with almost 30 years ago!
@@lucky1124 the Tadpole 2 was a great tent in it’s day, lightweight by the standard back then and durable. It was great for a man and his best gal but on a biking trip one time I had to share it with a friend of mine and to be honest, it felt a bit tight for two guys.
This was an excellent, balanced review.
I’ve always liked the design and lightweight of Z packs tents, but that delaminating seam tape on a brand new tent has crossed them off my list.
I cant be spending $600 on a tent that falls to bits.
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
@@MyLifeOutdoors Maybe Zpacks should provide additional training to their DCF tape so it learns to adhere correctly.
@@tonys7415 It does if applied correctly.
@@MyLifeOutdoors you also did a UA-cam review so obviously they will offer to replace it and act like their customer service is amazing... so you post a reply like the one you did... did they actually replace anything? Or are you just shilling for no reason...
Those damn rainbow doors . You have to open them all the way (to the mud) to not sit on them and exit.
For that Price, i much much rather take a Durston X-Mid Pro 2 and only have 4 stakes and 2 Poles , get much more space and have only 190g more.
Counting days, I mean months, to get delivery. Anticipation is brutal 🤣
If you can get an X-mid. It felt like Black Friday when it was finally back for sale.
MyLifeOutdoors It took me 4 hours of trying before my order went through. To top it off they an order for 2 tents and charged me for them. They sent an email asking if I wanted one or 2. I replied one.
@@barondavis5692 I got 2 as well and asked them to cancel the second order 😆
@@GodanDawnofTitans same here! My credit card stopped the second order, as a fraud alert. His website crashed hard. What a complete sh!tshow ordering was! Never got an ETA for delivery, any ideas??
Z Packs quality control scares me for the price they charge. Tighten that up and I would have no problem spending the money
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
My DIY DCF floorless tent weighs 4.7 ounces, 5 ft X 9 ft X 3.5 ft high. Waterproof entry/exit zipper and hooded, mosquito vent. Hangable from above or interior pole. 4 tie-downs closed tent and 5 tie-downs for open tent. Floorless to provide user floor method preference.
This was my first tent.
I use a Zpacks 8.5' x 10' Flat Tarp with a Hyperlite Mountain Gear ULTAMID 2 HALF INSERT and ground cloth.
I just wish it had a vent at the top. It couldn't add more than 1 - 1.5 oz max and would be well worth it .
I have the X-mid 1 and if I ever pay that much for a Dynema tent it will be the X-mid 1 Pro , if it ever becomes available. In all of my years of camping the X-mid is the simplest and easiest tent to set up. The other benefit is all of the interior room it offers.
As always, really informative. Great video. I really like this reviews! Because I'm able to learn from others experiences what kind of gear suits me best 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
For many people not being able to pack a tent horizontally is a deal breaker, however if you're like me and don't mind packing your tent on the outside your money is much better spent on tents like the tarp tent aeon li which can be had for as low as $450 with blemishes. That's competitive pricing imo for what you get.
Great vid. Don't know about being the lightest, but definitely an option. BA has the Scout Carbon 2 at just 12 oz.
thank you for this honest review
Ah yes the infamous Zpacks quality...at this point it's just tradition. At first I was feeling bummed because I literally just pulled the trigger on a Yama DCF Cirriform tarp, but after seeing your review once again glad I steered clear of Zpacks.
It’s because of the DCf they use is very thin and light and which is simply to cut weight…however it’s also skimping on durability the tape issue on this tent I’m not sure about maybe it’s a one off not sure if it’s a common issue on their gear but I personally prefer DCH (Dyneema composite Hybrids for gear it’s still 100% Dyneema they just laminate a another fabric to one side like polyester which is what HMG uses for their packs not sure about their tents though anyway I always try to find a balance between weight and durability I think HMG does this very well with their gear
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
Infamous? I've been using Zpacks for years and know many others who have and never noticed any quality issues. Also never seen any common issues among any forums I visit. This is just a rare occasions where human error happened nothing more. If there is ever an issue Zpacks have excellent customer service.
@@Adam_Outdoors r/ultralight is littered with posts regarding quality issues as well as poor customer support experiences. But there are also peeps who have nothing but good things to say. Within that community I think it's fair to say these issues are infamous. However, that was a little while ago so maybe they've turned things around.
@@manintheglass I think those posts are probably around the time they started to expand and trained new people etc. You're always going to get a vocal minority of customers who have issues. The vast majority though don't have a single issue but obviously they're less vocal about it as they carry on and enjoy trail.
I've had 4 shelters, 2 backpacks and many different pouches, dry bag and other bits and never had any quality issues. One shelter did get lost in the post by UPS a week before I was set to start 100mile trail but they were amazing and expedited a replacement.
I've no doubt her will be horror stories and some poor quality sent out but in reality vast majority were probably perfect.
Wellll... I prefer my Gen 2 Tarptent Notch Li, made in China at THE best tent factory for high quality Dyneema tent fabrication.
The quality of this Dyneema tent is absolutely the best available.
That is a real nice tent
Took a screenshot of the build sheet on the pocket to see if the same guy did mine.
Im not even subbed and I’m here in 13 minutes! Guess you earned it.
Ha! I’m glad you are here.
You should consider subscribing. I’ll do my best to earn it. 😉
You picked this one up quick! I know you're typically a freestanding tent guy, so looking forward to your thoughts on freestanding vs trekking pole. The weight is insane on this tent. I've been looking at ultralight 1P tents for some fast packing or just trips where I'm trying to really cram in the miles and the weight savings is key.
The seam taping is definitely concerning. Did not expect that... I'm feeling like I need to go inspect the seams on my triplex a little closer now...
Great first impressions!
The weight savings has me drooling on this one. I might have a problem. 🤣. I will eventually do a comparison between freestanding and non. Thanks for watching as always
@@MyLifeOutdoors Ya, something that light is hard to pass up! The tough thing is you buy one ultralight thing, all the sudden you're in the expensive ultralight spiral! 😆 Currently looking at upgrading my quilt to save a pound!
@@DoseofDirt what are you looking at?
@@MyLifeOutdoors Seems like there are lots of options out there. Two I've found recently that I'm liking because they also aren't too expensive (as far as light quilts go) are the Hamock Gear Economy Burrow ($193 for the right setup for ground use, 40F rated, and 19.59oz) and the UGQ Bandit ($240 for 40F rated with 800FP and straps at 17oz). I don't think I'm ready to spend $400 to go lighter than that (like the Zpacks 30F solo, for example, which is $409 for 13.6oz).
I think you've been in the quilt game a little longer than me. Any others you recommend looking at?
@@DoseofDirt for the price I think it’s hard to beat Featherstone. One viewer said he Keeps score and it’s the lowest dollar per fill weight he has seen. It’s warmer than 40 though. 25 is the rating. 30 for comfort I think. 23oz for $180 or something close to that.
Nope you just need to get an extender attachment to fit onto your trekking pole if it’s too short. Way lighter, stronger, and cheaper solution than buying their pole.
Yes, a short segment of PVC pipe will do the job cheap and lightweight.
wow that weight is amazing. I still prefer the ease of setup with the duplex over the other half pyramids....to much finikyness but less than 14 ozs is very tempting.
Pushing for 1 gram or so but paying much more for a minimum everything (including seals) I’d rather buy a slightly heavier tougher tent that won’t get stolen as it’s pocketable 600 dollars in about 1 min while your away..I understand there is materials & other quality that compensates for being thinner but it’s like an f1 car…it’s the best but at the expense of service life if there is sharp leaves or aggressive butterfly that rams it..
How do close the front doors tight when inside the tent? Like an easier way to do it
That floppy floor always irks me, especially for that price... for a similar price and under the 22oz mark you can get an Durston X-mid Pro 2 (two man).
Chances are you can't get it. A tent that sells out in 3 minutes , even at that fantastic price point is ever so unreachable to most people than one thst costs twice as much but you can actually buy.
Xmid Pros took a couple of days to sell out. If you’re patient Durston will also be releasing a 1p Xmid Pro in early 2023. I’m guessing it will be very close in weight to the Plex solo and use less stakes and have a zipper. Early days but based on the regular Xmids I would have to guess that the quality will be far superior.
@@alexl8328 it took 36 hours 😆
@@alexl8328 I was able to get the x-mid pro 2... just waiting till summer when it ships. Hoping my patience is rewarded. Definitely most expensive piece of gear I own.
@@alexl8328 The first batch last week was sold out in literally 3 minutes. Dan himself confirmed that
Shoot...I have a plexamid from 2021! Would love this for the High Sierra trail and JMT.
Great post my friend. I appreciate this review and your honest opinion.
Thanks for watching
Nice I like Zpack but I will never pay that. Great review as always thank you.
Nope. The best bang for the buck is going to be the Zpacks Duplex or Dan Durston X-Mid 2P Pro (DCF). The weight of these tents to how much room you get just cannot be beat.
True, as I own and love my Duplex…. but, at 5 ounces less, and if you don’t need the extra room??
If you need the extra room maybe, that is a two person tent and needs two poles. Also a bit of extra bulk in your backpack for the bigger tent, DCF is a little bulky. It all comes down to what "each person" needs.
I have a hooped bivvy which I use with either a floorless hot tent tipi or a tarp with a stove jack. I've a lot of versatility but I'm still looking to get weight down
I feel like Ultralight gear has jumped the shark. You can sleep in a garbage bag with a zipper and then carry it in your garbage bag with shoulder straps for the low low price of $1,000.
This made me laugh. A garbage bag is actually lighter. lol
sadly
Yep
so i have one, but i haven't set it up yet. i went over all my seams and tape and nothing is flaking like that. but did it only start flaking after setup? curious to hear your info after the first impressions.
I noticed it the first time I set it up. But didn’t think to look till I saw it after set up. That said zpacks has agreed to replace it if i want. I’m going to set it up again and try to assess if I think it needs replacement
Thanks for a great review as always.
Thanks for watching
My gossamer gear The One is only 17 ounces and half of the price. It’s also probably more durable and has more width up top.
I have the one also. Mine weighs 20oz with stakes. I don’t know that I have weighed it without. But 17 sounds about right. Certainly a great UL option! I talk a little about the one in my video coming out today.
does the poles POINT go towards the ground?
or trek handle go in pocket ?
Thanks for the great insight! I think I will pass due to the cost LOL
Looks just like my SMD Lunar Solo, only instead of Sil Poly its Dyneema. I’m at 29 oz. with stakes and Sea to Summit dry sack, and at about 1/3 the cost.
I have a lunar solo too. They are very similar.
The Lunar Solo is cheaper, and packs up to be MUCH more compact. On the other hand, it's heavier and it doesn't come seam-sealed as standard (and the sealant adds more weight).
The Big Agnes Scout Carbon is 11 ounces.
It’s no longer being made.
I always try to get 8 inches deep too… but I’m in the same boat as you 👀
is there any cheaper alternative to this? I currently own a Hubba nx 1 and would like to move to something much lighter. my trips are in the Alps above the tree line. what would you suggest?weight is a big concern as I weight 55kg and solo, so I'm trying to cut weight down as much as possible. Unfortunately the Zpack is too expensive, I also live in Europe.. thanks!
My only concern is, I'm 6'1 rocking an EE Enigma quilt on a generous sleeping pad (Maybe 2-3" tall)
IS it spacious enough, or do I need to upgrade to an Alta-plex? I'm worried about condensation and having a wet head/footbox if there isn't enough room!
Thanks!! And Happy Trails!!
Thanks for the review. Looks an awesome tent for the weight. I’m debating whether to go for this but not sure if it’s suitable for guile in the uk and scotland. How does it fare in high winds and bad weather? Atb, Michael
If I just can buy one UL shelter, what your recommendation. Heaxmid Pocket Tarp w/door or Plex Solo
So I haven’t used the Hexamid but the Plex is easily my favorite shelter right now. (And I have dozens) Zpacks asked if they could upgrade mine with a couple small features they are adding to the design. And I haven’t sent it back yet because I have too many trips planned and I don’t want go without it.
Hope that helps.
That is a really nice tent. The price is steep.
Great review.
Thanks
Do they have anything new coming out that will be double wall with a connected tub? I need something not only rain/condensation proof, but also bug proof. Summer time mosquitos on alpine lake thru hikes is brutal
Thought you weren’t a single wall guy. 😭🤘
The weight savings enticed me. 🤣
how tall are you? i know they made the alta plex for taller people
Which UL trekking pole do you use with the plex solo?
I use a zpacks carbon fiber tent pole or an adjustable carbon fiber tent pole from Durston. I don’t carry trekking poles because im always carrying my camera
Well my Big Agnes Scout 2 Carbon Tent (2 person fully enclosed tent) is 11 ounces, just saying.
I didn’t count the Carbon Scout because it’s been discontinued. So technically this is the lightest tent you can currently buy.
Great review. I’ve been eyeballing the Plex Solo. How are you feeling about it now, 9 months after this video?
Did you get one?
I did. I’ve used it several times and like it as long as I’m able to find level ground
Looking to go light! Currently love my freestanding Marmot Tungsten UL 1P. Great for most of my needs. We are looking to do the Kings Canyon High Basin Route which basically doubles the elevation gain/loss of the JMT. My knees are telling me I need to lighten the load. Curious your experience in 1) dealing with condensation you might get with this tent and 2) setting up on rock slabs (high alpine camping) or in sand? For the weight alone this tent is a contender…
Most of my time in this tent has been in the low humidity dessert (to avoid snow). In these low humidity environments condensation has been almost nonexistent. I think the tent ventilates well but in high humidity you will still deal with it. That said I think it’s designed well to let condensation flow down and out the tent. 2. I have set up I’m sand with no problem. I used rocks to help stake it out. I believe I could do the same on rock slab but haven’t needed to yet. I will say This is my favorite tent right now!
@@MyLifeOutdoors did you get the replacement tent from Z Paks? Was it seam taped better?
@@MyLifeOutdoors also, have you had it in howling wind? Above tree line it’s exposed and you are at the mercy of the gods… if I buy this tent I’ll use your link!
@@SummitSeeker546 I haven’t had it in super high winds yet. But it’s overall design is popular for UL tents among a lot of brands. It has good slope to help shed wind and if you use all 10 stakes it ought to be solid.
Sounds like they have other maker as all those little negative details you mentioned is not typical of their past products..
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
is the dineema copy of the sixmoon designs lunar solo. 3 time more expensive, without 3 times the benefits....
I have a lunar solo. I’ll probably do a comparison in the near future
@@MyLifeOutdoors Awesome! ...(I've two LS 😅)
Did you purchase this, or was it sent for free to review?
At least it is cheaper than gold which is $1,901.00 per oz.
I had planned on purchasing a duplex this year, now I'm not so sure.
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
Ounces? What's that?
That price is high as the sky
I can get a trekking pole tent on Amazon for 40 bucks lol
Do you think it's ok to put the tent in a compression dry sack to get the pack size down?
With Dyneema tents you should always fold and gently roll and never stuff them if that helps. 👍
@@Ryan-yi5ro THank you very much. I appreciate that.
@@00Toon No worries but stay away from Zpaks. They have garbage quality and customer service. Better off with an xmid. Sign up for notifications when new ones come available. Same price but better in every way. 👍
Only being able to get it 4” deep is average 😉
396 g
No zipper??? But wind tho.
Don't want zippers if hiking in the desert.
you mention possible lighter tents I'm curious ?
The Big Agnes Carbon Scout was lighter but has been discontinued. Some people argue the Terra Nova Laser Pulse Ultra 1 is lighter because it includes poles (if you count the carbon pole for the Plex Solo the Laser Pulse is technically lighter etc.) you just never know when you make a statement like “lightest in the world” so I gave that as a sort of disclaimer for anyone who wants to say I’m wrong. 😅
Isn't this just the plexamid with out the struts?
My hexamid solo is 10.3oz and you can still buy them for possibly cheaper than this.
When I made this claim I was comparing the Hexamid with the bathtub insert. Zpacks even claims the Plex is a lighter option on the Hexamid product page. But you are right without the bathtub insert the Hexamid is lighter. But you will still be forced to carry a at least a ground sheet if you will be dealing with wet conditions at all.
If I'm going to spend that much, I'd get the Tarptent Stratospire Li. I'm not in the cool Zpacks club.
$599.00
Weight 13.9 oz = 395 g
2:38 is me talking to my girlfriend
I don’t care how great or light … I would never spend $600 on a two person tent
This is only a one person tent 😉
you are the only one with the brain here. indeed !
it's all hype..... not the true weight..... LOL
Yeah, why would they put the tape on the outside? That's just common sense.
As others have said, that seam-taping quality is down right offensive.
I’m going to contact them and see what they say about it.
Especially since it was an evaluation unit!? If they can’t double or triple check the products the send out to get press it makes you wonder what the quality control is for regular units. Completely unacceptable!
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
@@MyLifeOutdoors glad they are standing behind their product by addressing the issue.
@@MyLifeOutdoors It's good that they're taking care of you but they should also look at their QC. I realize it's anecdotal but there are LOTS of complaints about Zpacks quality and poor customer service. You just have to look at any of the review videos and forums. Honestly, after looking at some of their products up close and hearing about all the issues over the years has kept me from buying any of their products. I'm willing to make some compromises because they do make some unique and innovative products and employ people locally but when they charge a premium and don't deliver I feel taken advantage of. Reminds me of a certain electric car company!
Until I'm ready for a S2S The One or Durston, I'll keep my Nemo Hornet for 3 seasons and Nemo Kunai for Winter. The weight is alluring to me but a Zpacks tent is the only I've had the opportunity to buy second hand or at a discount, and it's the one brand I've never fallen for. I hear so much positivity in UL UA-cam channels but on trail it's not the same story and their customer service is hot garbage. If I pay $30 for a Six Moons Designs DCF bag, I can get in touch with customer service the same day or an email response the next business day. Zpacks? I've heard of everything (including recently) from a few business days to a few MONTHS, to never. Unacceptable for $600 tents. I reference 6MD because they're also a small company and somewhat comparable to ZP.
Sometimes less is more but not in this case.. give me a North Face 4 season 2 man tent and I'll be fine. Tried tested and true. Can't beat it with a stick. As a matter of fact of sticks fell off a tree they're just going to bounce off a good North Face. They'll rip to that little piece of crap and stab you in the chest. Who wants that?
Seal seal tape pealing after a couple days is inexcusable imo for $600
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
@@MyLifeOutdoors that’s nice to hear they are responsive to the issue. Definitely is a really badass tent and design, little things like quality control can sour it a bit though.
The biggest CON - is the absolutely awful build quality. Zpacks is innovative, but they are the worst in the industry when it comes to quality. Their designs have an equal number of pros and cons too. For a long time, Zpacks had no competition. So many new pack manufacturers have taken a huge bite out of that revenue stream. With Dan Durston now designing tents, I suspect he’s going to take an equally big chunk out of the shelter revenue stream as well. Personally, I’m not sure I’d buy anything from Zpacks again. I accept the cost, just not the quality or bizarre design choices.
How much is this tent? $1100? 😏
"TOO-MUCH-MONEY!"
How can you claim this "tent" as a tent when it lacks a zippered entry/exit zipper and lacks a zippered, netted vent and hood? It is clearly an incomplete tent. Lacking an adjustable vent increases the issue of condensation. Rain, snow, wind and cold wind can enter the tent and has done so except for snow based on a UA-cam video recently presented. Regarding it being classified as the lightest tent in the world, I would like you to be aware that I've made a 4.03 ounce floorless Dyneema diamond shaped tent, 4.4375 feet wide x 8.48 feet long x 3.5 feet high. It is constructed with glue except for adhesive taped Dyneema reinforcements, no need for waterproofing with 1/4 inch bottom hem unlikely achievable with sewing. Glue is stronger than adhesive tape and provides a completely sealed bond not achievable with sewing. My tent has a 3 foot waterproofed entry/exit zipper and a waterproof zippered, netted vent with hood. It has a loop at the peak of the tent for supporting it by 8 or more methods from above vs trekking(s). My tent pole is a carbon fiber arrow shaft along with a partial fishing pole with dome topped cork. A floorless tent is obviously lighter and lower in packing volume than a floored tent. One uses a ground sheet or not and not having to worry about penetrating the floor by sharp rock or twig unseen when prepping the site. The majority of the so called ultralight tents out there are not ultralight.
This is my second tent. My third tent is a heat reflective tent weighing 4.77 ounces currently with an error needing correction - more material..
Looks like a single use tent. Ultralight is often a trade-off for durability but this is extreme
I think that’s a little extreme. I’m looking forward to using it. I have high hopes for it. And plan to contact them about the seams. But it is concerning to say the least. Thanks for watching
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
Call me crazy, but the price is very rarely worth the saved weight for me. Or, it could be my level of inexperience showing.....
600 bucks, good lord ...
Maaaannn, for $600 it better be perfect…this one wasn’t. If it were me, it would already be on its way back.
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
I’d rather carry a 4-5 pound tent for 200 bucks knowing it won’t fall apart in the wind .
I’ve camped in the Plex in 30+ mph gusts. It’s solid!
@@MyLifeOutdoors maybe that’s why the seam tape is falling apart on your tent 🤔 lol
You haven’t even used it and it’s already delaminating… Not ultralight - stupidlight.
Zpacks responded to me and said they have done additional training with the employee who assembled my tent. (Got the employee number off my build tag) and they have offered to replace my tent if I want.
2,000 plus miles. 4/5/6 months carrying it. $600. Figure it out. Seems pretty simple to me.
I don't like the fact that Zpacks makes millions off hikers every year and built their company literally on our backs but won't make anything out of .75oz/yd so they can bleed you again in another year or under.
You can buy this tent in .75oz/yard. It’s $50 more and weighs 15.4 oz
@@MyLifeOutdoors $600 for something thats worth maybe $400.
Thats a loooot of money for a tent, that is useless for most parts of the year in northern scandinavia...