How To Set Up The Zpacks Plex Solo

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How To Set Up The Zpacks Plex Solo

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Tim Schwartz

Күн бұрын

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@wolfeadventures 7 ай бұрын

Really great job showing how to dial in the Plex. I will add that putting stick and/or pole under the foot and head end guy out lines is critical for me to fit in this tent without hitting the walls with my quilt . Helps push the ends up and out for a little more headroom.

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Good point! That's something I'll have to mess around with the next time I'm out.

@markswishereatsstuff2500 6 ай бұрын

I bought a Plex Solo recently on Ebay. "Used Once" and it was brand new and the right price with a Zpacks carbon pole and ten stakes. Been watching Zpacks mods and purchased some loops and magnetic ties to dial the tent in. Looking forward to 2024 season. Planning a Laurel Highlands hike east of Pittsburgh.

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a sweet deal! I miss hiking the East Coast - went to Pitt.

@stuartbaltes 7 ай бұрын

I have zero interest in buying this tent but watched this purely for the videography of the video. Extremely well done with great voice inflections and obviously something in my brain for no reason decided to watch this so great video.

@timbschwartz 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! That really means a lot - I try to make the videos enjoyable to watch, even if someone doesn't own the tent. I appreciate you watching!

@user-or3tk9ej5o 7 ай бұрын

Awesome. I have this one also. Depending on weather I can angle my trekking pole top towards the tent for more space against the back wall. I use I stick or something to put between the tent and the steak on the head and at times foot for more, or different room I should say. Thanks dude you rock in today’s very saturated constant brand pushing by some of the others. Keep it up.

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Very solid tip! I'll have to give it a shot. Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you saying so.

@cwesley2005 Ай бұрын

This is so freaking helpful!! Thanks man

@slowtrekking_work 16 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot. Your vid is very useful for me.

@SouthernHike 6 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Just picked one up and needed this!

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Curlew-Corner 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. This was interesting and useful info if I am ever able to afford a Plex Solo - maybe next year.

@timbschwartz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! It is admittedly a pretty big investment, but you can check out the Lanshan 1 if you want something similar at a more reasonable price point.

@peterc5167 7 ай бұрын

Nice. I find the supplied front line too short. A good retrofit is to replace with a longer version, also gives more flexibility concerning peg positions.

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Really good tip! I too find myself wishing it were a bit longer.

@ruththompson9369 6 ай бұрын

I got a short on you tube and came and watch your channel now i subscribe and thank you

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! Glad you enjoyed it!

@Markobreezy 3 ай бұрын

This is a quality video! Well done

@timbschwartz 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you liked the video :)

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video; it's very informative and helpful. I've been working on designing a tent similar to this, primarily due to the high price of the Plex Solo, which I can't afford. After checking the specs, I was wondering if this tent can only be set up with a 132 cm trekking or tent pole, or if it could also work with a 130 cm or 120 cm pole. Please advise.

@timbschwartz Ай бұрын

Thanks for the question! 130 should be doable, I think 120 would be too low, though

@Luckyhikes 7 ай бұрын

Thinking about this or the Durston Xmid Pro 1. I am definitely concerned about condensation going to a single wall tent. I'm going to make a sub 6lb big 4 for my summer setup. The lightest quilt I could find was the Enlightened Equipment 50 degree. Under 10 oz 😮.

@timbschwartz 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! For what its worth, I haven't found condensation to be a huge issue, as long as you take care not to bump the walls. The only other time I ever have an issue is during massive, all night rain storms and the rain hitting the tent will cause the condensed water to mist on my sleeping bag. In most cases its really a nuisance more than a huge problem, and most of us aren't out regularly in those kinds of conditions anyway.

@Ryan-yi5ro 4 ай бұрын

Definitely get the Xmid. It is superior in every way to Zpaks.

@edwardbenton4428 6 ай бұрын

I've watched some of your other videos. I've considered subscribing. I've unsubscribed from other KZfaq channels when they start pushing there're tents nearing $1000.00 mark. Through hiker chic is nice i suppose, when some company gives there products to a content creator. ATB

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Edward! For what it's worth, I have (to this date) purchased all my own gear. I'm an affiliate for Garage Grown Gear (among others), meaning that if someone makes a purchase through my link to the tent I get a portion of that sale, but as far as the channel goes I really just try to be helpful and talk about things that I like - people are free to make up their own minds if they want to look into things any further. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

@silvermediastudio 6 ай бұрын

Any recommendation to get a better footing for the trekking pole on hard (rock face) or very loose (pine needles) surfaces? Different feet for the pole, perhaps?

@illusiontsf Ай бұрын

Hi Tim How tall r u in the video? I wonder that if the pelx solo fit well with 183cm? I'm concern about ataplex or plex solo!

@timbschwartz 22 күн бұрын

Hi! I’m 5’ 9” and I think im about the comfortable limit for the tent. You could certainly fit someone larger in it, but you’d need to stay perfectly positioned all night to not bump the walls. I’d say go altaplex if you’re taller than me, especially if you want to bring gear in with you. Honestly I’d probably go altaplex next time around just for the extra space. I can fit all my gear in the solo but it need to sleep on an angle and take care to keep my sleeping bag off of my wet gear

@TheTdwilson 6 ай бұрын

135 degrees. I know I’m being pedantic, but if you look at the angle of the line to the tent it ain’t anywhere near a 45deg angle to the tent material. It’s 135deg. Now that you have looked at it critically, you won’t look at it the same way.

@timbschwartz 6 ай бұрын

Hey! You're totally right (not pedantic) and it's something I think about often when putting these videos - the seam runs at 45 degrees to the shelter fabric, the line 135. The problem is if I say 135 degrees lots of folks have no idea what I'm saying since we don't often use that angle to describe things in daily life. Thanks for the comment!