Here’s my initial review of the new Zpacks Plexamid tent. Zpacks sent this to me as a replacement for my Altaplex that had some delamination issues. I’m currently 1500 mile into the AT, and will do a full review when I’m done on what worked and what didn’t work.
For more info on this tent, check out:
www.zpacks.com
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Outstanding review man, the best I’ve seen so far, positives and negatives. I also have my eye on this one ER.
Would love to see how it fairs in exposed high wind conditions, for north European customers ?
That is a nice tent. I remember how excited I was back in the early 80’s when we had a dealer who started carrying Eureka’s small backpacking tents. It wasn’t easy like now where you can just get on amazon and order anything 🙂
Damn good review bro! Have my eye on this tent now. Looks like another solid product….<15 oz....WHAT!!!
What about your Duplex?!
Is that thing lantern fly proof? Nice tent!
good reveiw man. Especially covering the negatives. Well done
Hello and thank you fot the review
I am French
This tent interests me
I’m 6 feet 3 (192cm) do you think I can go inside?
Thank you verry much
Bruno
Just wondering, what kind of pillow are you using? It looks really light.
I also felt mist during a heavy rainstorm in my Altaplex tent but I am pretty sure that it kept coming through even after I wiped down the condensation with a dry washcloth. I am wondering if big raindrops actually force the mist through the fabric of the tent. I should mention that the mist did not have enough volume to get me wet since it evaporated almost as soon as it hit.
Nice job Griz. Thanks for taking the time. How about for a big guy 6ft 240 to small?
Was wondering how this tent packs down into your pack? With the new carbon rods I’m worried it won’t fit into my pack horizontally, thanks!
Solid review man, I’ve been considering buying this tent. Do you have a link I can use so you get something in return?
I’m just not real crazy about that zipper that just lays there on the floor/ground when fully open. Looking at this tent and the Tarptent Notch Li. Really like the 2 doors in the Notch.
Like a few others have commented, this has been a great review by somebody who has actually used it in adverse conditions – well done! My question is how it compares to the Altaplex? While I can appreciate the weight savings of the new design, I liked the steeper wall angles of the Altaplex to shed rain and snow on the outside, and condensation on the inside. Like you, the carbon roof pad worries me a little, but your detailed video does demonstrate the extra width created at head level. Liked and subscribed!
Thanks for the review. This tent is on my short list. Will be looking for the next review.