I have a zPacks Duplex and love it. ?Over 100 days in the mountains with it and it’s still in perfect condition. ?Downsides are cost and if you camp somewhere wet, then the single wall structure will create a lot of condensation if you have to close the tent up fully. ?I will get another one if for some reason this one gives up on me.
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On Jun 12, 2024, at 9:57?AM, Christine B. via groups.io <busschristine7@...> wrote:
yes, it's almost double the price. :)
Is the zpack really durable? I came across it several times but I wonder if it can without wild/heavy rain etc. Probalby nothing for patagonia etc and mainly for mild weather??
Thx
Cristina
Am Mi., 12. Juni 2024 um 18:53?Uhr schrieb Christoph Wiegand via <forofofo=
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Hi Christine,?
I just came across your topic. If I was you having done the JMT a couple of times I would definitely go for a tent that is a Zpacks ?cuben fiber tent for instance the duplex of the triplex which is a fantastic weight to space / protection ratio, I would strongly recommend it, in terms of weather / bug protection ?and the weight is absolutely gorgeous?
downside is the pricing of the tent. Kind regards?
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Thank you for all the votes and suggestions! I am considering all input and see what makes more sense.
I am not that keen on bugs, also not on snakes or being soaking wet :)
As I've never been in this landscape (let alone at night) and I can't properly decide, I might take the safe option of a tent. At least for the first time. Will have to come back anyway for some pictures with a proper camera.
Another vote for a bug bivy and tarp. In my case it’s a shaped tarp (currently a Cirriform from Yama but I’ve also used mids from MLD and SMD). I like the simplicity of just dropping the bivy under a tree or nestled in between some rocks most nights but I can enjoy 360° protection when needed.
I don’t hang out in camp much. If I liked to linger I might be motivated to set up (and carry) a more complex tent.
