Concise, no bias first look. Well done. I look forward to the opinions after a few weeks of use.
@CoachBill3154 жыл бұрын
I think you're gonna like this tent a lot... it's the reason why I switched to tents after many years in a hammock. Great first look vid.
@41degreesN12degreesE4 жыл бұрын
For the side pullouts: get some sticks that are a couple feet long (I prefer forked), jam it in the ground, run the pullout string through the fork and then to the ground stake. I feel it 'pops' the sides out a little better than just running the pullouts directly from tent to ground.
@kiwideann56324 жыл бұрын
Great to see you out with another video. I have a little tip for you for that tent. I threw hike last year on the AIT with my duplex. Those centerlines that you talked about putting a wife split on. What I would do is get a small stick a twig about 18 inches long and pick that car up and down then use that stick to prop it up and it would double the amount of room that that line would normally give. Then in the morning just throw the steaks away.
@kiwideann56324 жыл бұрын
I’m from New Zealand and I have an accent. Voice to text doesn’t generally agree with me. Hopefully you can figure out what I meant above LOL.
@vafrog023 жыл бұрын
I really love your videos. Recently, I watched the Foot Hills Trail since I am gearing up for it. I was talking with the executive board director of the FTC, Heyward Douglas, and I told him about your video. I told him it was an excellent video about the FT. Keep up the good work.
@KuntryRD4 жыл бұрын
I picked up one of these a few months ago. So far, I like it a lot. I have had no issues with leaking, nor any quality issues. I too am concerned about the Ti rods being very tight. Let us know when you cut them a bit; would be nice to know what difference that will make. I am around 5 foot tall and the Plexamid is very spacious for me. I am fiddling around with the doors ,as reaching out to tighten them up can be a pain for us short-armed people. It has held up nicely in moderate wind and rain. I have enough room for me, a 40 pound dog, my pack and all of my gear. It will not replace my hammock set up, but it is nice to have an ultralight option.
@cottontalesfromthetrail54744 жыл бұрын
I used that tent the last 725 miles of my 2018 AT Thru hike. I loved the tent, but broke the carbon fiber rods. ZPacks replaced them and I broke them again. I received the titanium rods and do not like them at all because of how the tent gets stored. However, I will continue to use it when the hike demands I use it. I have switched over to a hammock as I am trying something new. Happy Hiking!
@dovahkiinsadventures76324 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the review.
@xbigearsx60474 жыл бұрын
I cut about 1/4” off my titanium rods with a grinder. It’s so much better now
@larryl48814 жыл бұрын
I think the thicker size of zing it will work with the line locks
@BackcountryTreks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and always being honest with your experiences on gear, good or bad. Good luck with your switch to “the dark side.” My guess is you’ll be back to hammock camping sooner than later.🙃
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
I'd like to do a good mix of both.
@BackcountryTreks4 жыл бұрын
Outdoor Adventures I hear ya👍 I’m a fellow Pennsylvanian and am doing more stuff out west so sometimes I have no choice but to tent camp.
@kaleblazer47644 жыл бұрын
Darwin has a video you might like called "Perfect Pitch" about pitching this tent. I have this tent also and like it.
@ArbitraryLifestyle4 жыл бұрын
I have the Zpacks Duplex and freaking LOVE it! But... it's way too damn big for just me. I really like the idea of a lighter tent, but I'm not sure I could give up the double doors that allows a breeze to come right on through. The Plexamid design seems it wouldn't allow any noticeable air/breeze to enter the mesh side.
@dirtbagoutside3 жыл бұрын
Im a hanger also.. still enjoy a tent at times.. but being in NY, NJ and PA.. the rocks and roots suck when pitching a tent!! Thats why i sold my duplex and went to a free standing (mostly) nemo hornet 1p and a tarptent moment dw. I still love my hammkck though. Anyway. Best of luck with it, looking forward to your next trip!!!
@1121gsm4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. In fact, you inspired me to climb Mt. Washington. THANKS A LOT! Just kidding. It was the hardest climb ever for me and I can't imagine doing that after hundreds of miles on the AT and then continuing onward. Amazing. I agree with you that it is too commercial at the top. All those clean, happy people who rode up really didn't sit well with me either. I didn't get a self-photo of the Mt. Washington summit sign because of the long line of "lazy" people. That's ok. We're healthier than they are. Where are you going next?
@AS-yg2kf4 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of a y split for the ends. At 6’4 I am looking at the Altaplex but the same issue with all single trekking pole tents, is the severe angles of the ends
@paulgoodman29244 жыл бұрын
Used mine for a section hike last year on the AT and really liked it, the weight is great and very easy set up. Going back out in a couple weeks and looking forward to using it again. Thanks for sharing.
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on folding it up lol?
@JamesPanning4 жыл бұрын
Had to go to ground in my Big Agnes Fly Creek for my Isle Royale hike and frankly can’t wait to hammock again.
@WyeExplorer4 жыл бұрын
Maan you could do star jumps in there. It's a very useful tent. The y split sounds cool. Mark
@NWHomesteader4 жыл бұрын
Nice looking tent! I hope it works well for you 👍
@baskets84294 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the dark side Tree dweller The tent life is niiiice
@JERKYOURMEAT4 жыл бұрын
We love Tent life.
@kennethjohnson3724 жыл бұрын
I went to a a hammock after watching you on the A.T. I do have a small tent. Because a lot of places then I go are state and they kind of frown on the use of hammocks Have you ever heard of the River to River trail.? It is located in southern Illinois.. it normally takes about 10 to 12 days to the trail. It all depends on a person's experience backpacking.
@twagn4 жыл бұрын
Love Gear
@claramullen4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason like the look of the tent us short people do have some advantages. Lol
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Short people unite!
@toadlguy4 жыл бұрын
I’m working on joining you guys. Was once 6’, I’m now 5’ 9”. Maybe in a few more years. 😃
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
😂
@stoicodysseys63522 жыл бұрын
@@FrozensAdventures haha yes. I am like 5'6" and I appreciate it more now than ever.
@toadlguy4 жыл бұрын
Just curious what your whole sleep system will be with this tent. And what it will weigh. Looking forward to your full review after a couple of weeks. 😀
@outandabout98904 жыл бұрын
On the Y tie out idea, maybe run a short line through the line lock with a loop tied on one end. Then run a longer 2nd line from one stake up through the loop and down to the other stake. You could then pull the line with the loop taught through the line lock to pull the side out. Just spitballing.
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking. I might mess around with it today.
@backkat94754 жыл бұрын
I have the Plex Beta V. Not many nights so far, but I like it. Very interested if you use a "Y" method for the sides to save stake weight. Thanks!
@davidcolinstillman55854 жыл бұрын
NICE SEEING YOU ARE DOING GOOD WITH EVERYTHING THAT'S GOING ON ! YES WOULD LIKE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS TENT ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT YEAR !GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED ! THANK YOU !
@davidsawmandave87314 жыл бұрын
I have the camo version, and still have my carbon rods , still holding strong 💪, I am super careful with it , I always pack it back up in the stuff sack , zpacks sent me the titanium rods and have not used or tried them , I have been out a ton with it last winter and the condensation is terrible , hawk has a good bandaid fix with 2 clothes pins , he extends the vestibule flaps some with the pins , I tried but still alot of condensation, I just deal with it , I did make my own DIY ground sheet out of white tyvec (got a piece from a housing construction site) , let us know about the fix on the titanium rods
@johnschmalbach82434 жыл бұрын
Regarding trying to figure out how to split the line in the head and foot guy outs. Maybe you don't but most UL peeps I know bring some sort of pocket knife. It's brain dead easy to make a tent stake out of a fallen branch/twig. Note I am a PA/AT dude so trees abound, your mileage may vary.
@bretthikez65674 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the ground 😂😂😂😂...The dark side is right my friend...i love my duplex..its a couple years old though..i dont have those line locks to clip the floor up..it only goes one height..people just love talking shit because there stuff is exspensive and nice and there jealous they cant afford one.. glad to see ya trying new stuff..maybe I'll dust off my ENO for an overnight or 2 ?😁
@FortBragg4eva3 жыл бұрын
hows the tenting going? Man, I just hung a hammock in the yard for the family. It feels so comfy and Im certain id get a good night sleep in one but I dont know that Im willing to sacrifice the inside room of a tent where i can keep all my stuff together with me.
@FrozensAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Going well. Based on my last trip (video comes out today at 3pm ET) there's a lot of condensation in it though.
@j3hikes4444 жыл бұрын
used this on the AT for 1100 miles in 2019. carbon rods kept breaking on me and Zpacks allowed me to trade up to the duplex. after using both tents for awhile i much prefer the duplex.
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Very good to know. Ty
@vincentleuga81354 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this first look ! Having one since 2 years now (the Beta V version), when learning issues with fiber rods breaking and puncturing the tent, i have removed them, and since, even if Zpacks have sent titanium version as (free) replacement, still using this tent more as an "altaplex" than the original "plexamid", without any issue (i am 5.9). I have also removed the double hook used for the stormdoors, finding it very anoying to use in the dark, and replaced it by a carabiner (same as coming with the food bag of the same company), with a prussic node on the main guideline (like on my beloved Gatewood Cape). One thing when setting up the Plexamid is to be very carefull with the stormdoors, and check that they correctly cover each buttom side of the tent (you may need to take care at head and foot sides to check that the bath is high enough too). Otherwise, in very windy and rainy nights, you will experience some water in the tent (yes, tested again few days ago :D )
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice on it. Much appreciated.
@cgriggsiv4 жыл бұрын
I think you are the tenth KZfaqr who has the plexamid Not a bad little one person tent Still wondering if that top piece with the titanium in it is going to last
@johnschmitt30834 жыл бұрын
Why do the seams don't need to be seam sealed?
@h.i.training8154 жыл бұрын
They are all taped with DCF tape. I’ve been absolutely poured on with no problems at all.
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Yup DCF tape is all you need. Sometimes it needs to be reapplied but it takes a very long time.
@timmorin60664 жыл бұрын
No!! Not the dark side!! LOL
@notloki31404 жыл бұрын
but if you get hand picked products to review, don't you think that this might not be representative of the quality for the SKU-s people actually purchase? Unless you go to a store a physically pick the product up, even ordering it online might make the manufacturer and their distributors to send you their carefully crafted products. It's cheaper to make people buy a lot of their crap and replace a given percentage than actually manufacturer them properly to begin with...
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a conspiracy. I highly doubt vendors pay extra attention to people who will be reviewing. It wouldn't make good business sense.
@notloki31404 жыл бұрын
@@FrozensAdventures reviewers admitted they get extra attention once their name and correct address is discovered. I'm not saying that's necessarily the case, but you said that personally had no issues with their products, which is fair enough. However if they are shipping hand picked items (which they do) your opinion on the issues people have is irrelevant. I hope that more reviewers recognize this and stay away from saying otherwise. Even if it's just that they open and do another impromptu QA on it, or check the boxes for damage, truth is they will always avoid sending you lemons.
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Well that sucks if that's going on.. do you know where I can find some more info about this. Did a certain KZfaqr say it?
@jakec90074 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased an altaplex, am a nobody, and have not found a single stitch out of place. I have read numerous reviews about bad CS and stitching issues, but i havent experienced either.
@notloki31404 жыл бұрын
@@jakec9007 This wasn't aimed at a specific product in general, just wanted to point out that a reviewer should recognize the nature of business, the position they are in upon being sent a product for review and not deny that the claims of people complaining about the quality issues are valid. At the same time it stands to reason that companies use questionable tactics to dis on others by paying individuals to purchase and review negatively (even though the products were fine) as this drives sales towards their similar products. But as a general rule, your experience is just that, your experience. You provide an inaccurate vacuumed perspective on a group's democratic result. I cannot take your word for it, especially if I know you didn't picked the product yourself from the shelf. I've worked in Retail for more than 4 years now and I know how people act when a big shot wants to get something from your inventory. You pick and chose the one that you think would work the best. We are all humans and work to impress upper class people or popular figures even if there is no secret agenda behind it. I personally do not trust any reviews, even if they purchased those products if they never came into contact with it prior to shipping. Especially early models, or demo models, as these are carefully build to impress and last. Once the SKU hits the production line, build quality goes down, then they start cutting on cost by using lesser materials etc.
@arcana19734 жыл бұрын
First a tent. Next you'll be carrying a chair.
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
No way Rick!
@woahitstheillusion97494 жыл бұрын
Z "dont talk black to me" packs
@h.i.training8154 жыл бұрын
Oh, I see; you’re one of those “if you don’t have BLM tattooed to your forehead, then you must be a racist” guys.
@woahitstheillusion97494 жыл бұрын
@@h.i.training815 lmao
@Dudlesful4 жыл бұрын
Love the video, but after 5:00 started wondering why I'm so annoyed and decided it's because I'm listening to the review over some stupid club music. Why do people feel the need to give a review in a nightclub setting? What is the point of having to talk over music you set yourself...Just layers of noise to create an atmosphere of what??
@FrozensAdventures4 жыл бұрын
The music might have been too loud or your speakers have too much treble. The background music like you said just provides atmosphere. I try and keep it up beat. It completely changes the tone of the video. If you listen to people that do KZfaq for a living they all have it. For whatever reason it works. I'll work on lower the bg volume though.
@ConquerCollin4 жыл бұрын
At least your wallets lighter
@richyoung40514 жыл бұрын
HA yea man i wish i had the income to get nice gear like this. oh well. i mean i can but its way beyond my means and its money i shouldnt be spending realy.
@ConquerCollin4 жыл бұрын
@@richyoung4051 Buy a nice tarp and you'll be saving $600 for the same or lighter weight