On the plus side it fitted much better, faster and easier than the zpacks one and the pack for it was attached so you could never lose it. I bought the optional extended beak and the optional cuben fiber bathtub groundsheet for this, and they work superbly. At just over 6 oz with the optional beak it sure looks good so far, but i have yet to spend a night in it, just set it up in the yard. Shipping would be usps priority with a supplied tracking number. Zpacks tm 900 fill power down solo 20 degree sleeping bag. Solo plus includes all of the features of downloader solo product, and adds full vehicle unit reporting and many more useful features. Easily usable as a 3season shelter, with proper sleeping gear and clothing. More if youre already carrying trekking poles, you can use them to pitch this oneperson shelter and save the weight of tent poles. May 16, 2015 i have used a zpacks hexamid solplex tent for two thru hikes. I have the zpacks hexamid solo plus and really like it. I placed an order with zpacks for the hexamid solo plus tent with the beak and the cuben fiber solo plus lite ground sheet, among a few. The zpacks multipack has been, for over four years, one of my most beloved pieces of gear i have used my original one for well over 5,000 miles of hiking and have bought and use others for use around town, as a bob that stays in my truck, and on vacations to keep all kinds of stuff in. The arc blast is the lightest version, which everyone likes for its pure simplicity and big, external mesh pocket.
If you decide that you want to run solo plus on a different pc to the one where you originally installed and registered the software, you will need to. These two pullouts really help give your head and toes more room under the tarp. Oct 29, 2019 the zpacks hexamid solo is a unique nonsymmetrical pyramid style shelter for one person with builtin bug netting. As i always hike on my own or with other solo hikers with theit own tents, a one person tent would be enough for me. Jul 21, 2017 ultralight backpacking equipment manufacturer zpacks launched a fully featured and highperformance waterproof breathable vertice series of shells for the true trailrat gram counters. They are tape sealed with seam tape down each side and across the bottom of the bag. Ultralight backpacking equipment manufacturer zpacks launched a fully featured and highperformance waterproof breathable vertice series of shells for the true trailrat gram counters. The zpacks hexamid solo tarp is a shaped tarp, which is constructed from. The hexamid has been around for a few years now and has had various iterations through its life as joe valesko and the zpacks team have worked upon the basic design and improved it. An added bonus is the ability to sit on wet logs or even take a cat nap on the ground without soaking your pants. Jun 02, 2017 the hexamid solo plus, unlike the hex solo, has guyline pullouts on the foot and head panels of the trap. Singlewall tents like the zpacks hexamid have a sewntogether fly. I know the altaplex is kind of new for them, and wondered if anyone else went through the process of deciding between the two im 62, and i know the altaplex was designed with taller hikers in mind. The canon g3x is an excellent camera for a person who needs a jack of all trades.
All zpacks gear has a twoyear limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. After completing the cdt in 2009 using the solo version of this tent, he started offering them in addition to his backpack lineup in early 2010. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. I placed an order with zpacks for the hexamid solo plus tent with the beak and the cuben fiber solo plus lite ground sheet, among a few other small items. It is a oneperson pyramid style tent that needs only a single adjustable trekking pole or custom tent pole for setup but requires eight stakeout points for optimal stability. It is made with the highest quality down available and is the lightest option for a sleeping bag that. Something else to consider with a silnylon vs cuben fiber floor is that a. Zpacks hexamid solo or soloplus if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. A list and explanation of my allpurpose backpacking tent, plus. So naturally im leaning toward the hexamid solo to save a few ounces. Posted on march 30, 2017 may 26, 2017 author paul mags 2 comments.
This is a great solo tent, easy setup, less than a lb. Get 38 zpacks coupon codes and promo codes at couponbirds. Ive put a fair amount of mileage on my hexamid solo plus and love it. Jan 14, 2011 after completing the cdt in 2009 using the solo version of this tent, he started offering them in addition to his backpack lineup in early 2010. The zpacks hexamid rocked the ultralight backpacking scene when it first came out. I plan to use it for scouting trips and hunts where ill be sleeping solo not necessarily camping solo, just alone in the shelter but would like room to keep my gear dry as well, but also to have room for another person if we get in a pickle weatherwise. Plus, anything in my pockets remains dry and accessible. Curiouswhat kind of camera equipment and video editing software are you using to get the cool intro. The zpacks pack cover did not fit the new granite gear pack so i had to change to a slightly heavier ultra sil silnylon one from sea to summit which was a bit larger and about 100g more weight. Obviously this does add weight, but again if you go for the cuben fibre versions you can get a decent sized mid with a good sized single person inner with full mesh and bath tub. Zpack zpack hexamid solo tentzpack hexamid solo see. Apr 03, 2017 the new zpacks nero backpack is now rocking the way more durable dcf that zpacks has been using across their arc backpacks for many years now, what we use to call hybrid. All zpacks gear has a twoyear limited warranty against defects in materials. Altaplex i have a large respect for zpacks, and decided a while ago that my next solo shelter would be purchased from them.
Zpacks hexamid solo tarp ultralight for the weekend warrior. The hexamid solo plus, unlike the hex solo, has guyline pullouts on the foot and head panels of the trap. Its the hexamid solo tarp with the solo bathtub floor but no bug net. A few weeks ago i received a prototype of the updated zpacks solo plus hexanet from joe see my writeup here. The arc blast is the lightest version, which everyone likes for its pure simplicity and big, external mesh. The solplex is in like new condition, used maybe 57 nights. Jan 26, 2017 the hexamid has been around for a few years now and has had various iterations through its life as joe valesko and the zpacks team have worked upon the basic design and improved it. I dont think they make the 1 pound pack anymore, they are several ounces heavier now. Soloplus digital tachograph download software has been designed for transport operators that work from a single site with a small number of vehicles. More so many people had zpacks on the pct this year. A lot of room to get everything i carry under the tarp and plenty of room for me to sleep. I am using a zpacks arc blast 52 l in the desert sw in my profile picture the pack is 1 pound 454 gram.
I formerly owned a hexamid a few years ago which was the version where the extended beak came standard but before the split beak of current models was introduced. It is a loose fit in an included mediumplus size stuff sack which is 7 x 18 x 33 cm. Solo plus is a new digital tachograph software product, specifically aimed at smaller fleets who want a simple but comprehensive solution giving full access to digital tacho driver card and vehicle unit data. Zpacks cuben fiber roll top dry bags backpackgeartest. Having the groundsheet inside the tent is a very interesting design idea and works extremely well. Can use my sherlock hiking staff as a tent pole love when you can multitask gear. Ive put a fair amount of mileage on my hexamid soloplus and love it. Cowboy camping may be great and if thats your thing, hyoh. I see what you mean now, most trailstars ive seen the users dont tend to use a inner, but theyre really more of a tarp than a tent.
The big advantage of the plexamid over the hexamid solo for me is the interior space. Most ponchotarps are too big as a poncho and minimal is size as a shelter. I have a large respect for zpacks, and decided a while ago that my next solo shelter would be purchased from them. If you use a second pole on the guyline for the foot panel, you can create an upward pull on the panel for even more toe room under the tarp. The weights i measured are pretty close to the manufacturers specs 4. Because the ponchogroundsheet only needs to fit inside the hexamid shelter, it is much smaller than most ponchos, and susceptible to all the hazards of the typical poncho i. The hexamid solo is the original tent designed and made by zpacks, a small. Zpacks hexamid solo or solo plus if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
One person ultralight tent 1 person backpacking tent zpacks. It uses one single adjustable trekking pole placed at an angle from the apex so that the user doesnt have a pole in the middle of their sleeping space. Oct 27, 2012 zpackstm 900 fill power down solo 20 degree sleeping bag basic description. I placed an order for the blast 30 backpack and a multipack along with some other smaller items. I carry 26 pounds in it this includes 4 liters of water. But i dont want the tent to be too tight for me and my gear either. Small, slim, tall, medium plus, pillow, large cylinder, large rectangle, food bag, pack liner and airplane the zpacks cuben fiber roll top dry bags are stuff sacks with the body of the sack being sewn from 1. I am thinking of buying a zpacks hexamid solo plus tent or tarp and as i know you have. And each time i put off the writing because i knew i. Zpackstm 900 fill power down solo 20 degree sleeping bag basic description.
The zpacks hexamid twin tent is the best threeseason ultralight backpacking tent weve ever tested. I requested to receive the items by 11012 for an expected trip. But years ago i loved my merrell moab boots until i discovered trail runners. A tent needs to be able to protect me from the elements. With the hexamid solo id get condensation frequently probably because there wasnt a lot of room with a full length 3 air pad exped and 20 degree down quilt, and often the quilt would be touching the walls. This was a birthday present from my wife what a peach. This is an ultra light down sleeping bagquilt hybrid.
Affiliate disclosure this website contains affiliate links, which means the trek may receive a percentage of any product or service you purchase using the links in the articles or advertisements. Awesome ultralight shelter for one person, or two people if theyre really cozy. Apr, 2015 the zpacks hexamid twin tent is the best threeseason ultralight backpacking tent weve ever tested. Front center 1x 54 7 cm note that if your pocket tarp is the version with doors, the front center line is 75 190 cm with a stake loop tied at 30 76 cm. Its everything you need on a lightandfast hike, and nothing you dont. If interested in buying paypal only and us buyers only please. If you look at their mids most if not all are available with a inner as an option. And each time i put off the writing because i knew i still had to spend more time in her company. I set that request to joe at zpacks and he sent me a stickon cuben fiber reinforced loop and said that from now on. I made my own carbon pole out of old arrows and with the pole, guidelines and bag it is 10. The reason for selling is to justify the price of a hammockgear winter palace so if you have one and want to swap for a solplex let me know what you have.
If you do the math, the cost of the hexamid netting plus the optional door. Jan 26, 2016 i am using a zpacks arc blast 52 l in the desert sw in my profile picture the pack is 1 pound 454 gram. All hexamid pocket tarps come with the guy lines are cut and attached for you. Brand new zpacks arc blast mm, tarptent notch, hexamid solo, ultamid 2. Since the bivy can be used with other tarps and mid shelters, it makes more sense to purchase it than the hexamid addons if youre trying to get the most. If you did a zp cf bathtub or polycro floor under a hex solo or solo plus tarp or even added a diy nanoseeum pyramid hanging from an attached loop inside the hex tarp youd easily get to a sub 16 oz protected shelter if you use trekking poles and still be more modular than a hexamid in tent modew attached netting. Zpacks custom zero ive been using this xsmall zero custom pack for 2 years now. Soloplus digital tachograph download software transport operators of all sizes need to capture and store data from the digital drivers card and digital tachograph vehicle unit. A flat head screw driver might make it in this comes in great for adjusting flick.
I have been eyeing the hexamid solo plus for quite some time. The hexamid solo is the original tent designed and made by zpacks, a small independent gear manufacturing company based in florida that specializes in ultralight thruhiking equipment. Not long after, he introduced the 2 person model, the zpacks hexamid twin tent, a 10. I havent used it in horrible weather but it has seen rain and light snow. The design of the zpacks ponchogroundsheet is ingenious. Zpacks hexamid solo plus im in the market for a tarp. The reason i say this is it does not have your traditional sleeping bag hood. Im a bigger guy, so i might consider switching to the soloplus size of this. After checking it out, overall, i was very excited about it, however, there were a few things that i would like to have seen a little different, which were described in the above mentioned writeup. I cant decide between the solomid and the duomid and i am looking for some advice. The tent came with a loop up in the top corner by the tall pole. I have used a zpacks hexamid solplex tent for two thru hikes. I bought this tarp tent from the guys at zpacks about 6 months ago and have only used it twice. The hexamid soloplus, unlike the hexsolo, has guyline pullouts on the foot and head panels of the trap.
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