Shelter News - a thread for new shelter talk
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theoctagon
Thru Hiker
Mole
Thru Hiker
Nice find. A unique take on the mid design.
Like it. ( Apart from colour - which looks negotiable)
And the other larger shelter. Impressive wind resistance in the video. ( Tent section).
More temptation. However I've been told no more tents or packs so I can use that as an excuse.
theoctagon
Thru Hiker
Quite like it, wish it had a seam running from the apex to each of the three rear pegging points though
Mole
Thru Hiker
Might not be as tight as it looks - they possibly seem to be implying that the guy in the pic is 6'4"?
That's the pic that got me wondering, I can't tell if he's on a mat or not, I can see polycryo but he looks quite low, the grass is long though
EM-Chiseller
Thru Hiker
Their 3p one looks Purdy... At that price and weight, it could be a silver tip killer???
Balagan
Thru Hiker
That looks nice. Specs and price are pretty good too.
Plenty of colours available according to Tipik's Facebook page though I guess that selection is across all their products...
The following graphic of measured heights at 10 cm intervals from the pole is rather useful.
And for the metrically challenged...
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theoctagon
Thru Hiker
Saw that and I'm very curious as to what they're doing.
JimH
Section Hiker
Likewise, I notice he specifically says "lightest tent", do they regard the Hexamid as a tent?
If so, I'd argue they've got to get below 316g (Keith Foskett's Hexamid review), rather than their currently quoted 437g. Keith's weight does however leave out a groundsheet and cordage.
A "tent" under 300-400g sounds rather interesting, but might be stupid-light for many uses.
Will Wood's latest video (load out for the Overland Track) has film of the new Zpacks tent in it. It's sort of an evolution/ mutation of the Hexamid.
theoctagon
Thru Hiker
For the lazy amongst us
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Ken T.
Section Hiker
If only.
