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ZPacks Duplex Ultralight Cuben Fiber 2 Person Tent
Estimated price for orientation: 420 $
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Description Capacity: 2 Person Color: Spruce Brand: ZPacks Model: Duplex Features: 3 Season, Ultralight Material: Cuben Fiber .74 oz/sqyd
Ordered in November 2015.ZPacks Duplex tent with .74 oz/sqyd Spruce Green Cuben Fiber Material (http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/duplex.shtml)8x 6.5 inch Red Tough Titanium Tent Stakes (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/stakes.shtml)2x 48 inch Straight Carbon Fiber Tent Poles (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/tent_pole.shtml)Cuben Fiber Pole Sack (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/tent_pole.shtml)Cuben Fiber Stake Sack (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/stakes.shtml)Medium-plus 7" x 13" Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack for the tent and all accessories.Cuben Fiber Repair TapeI used the tent during the Washington section of the Pacific Crest Trail. The tent is still in great condition and without tears. The tent stakes are unbent but have lost some of their color coating. The medium-plus stuff sack is a bit worn and has a few holes. It still works well and you can just patch it with some duct tape if you feel like it. Overall everything is in great shape and can easily handle a thru-hike.
Description: The Duplex is the sweet spot when it comes to size, weight, and features. It has ample space for one person plus gear to spread out, or it can fit a partner. It has two doors, so you get ventilation, views, and vestibule space on both sides of the tent, plus you don't have to climb over your partner to get out. Features:
Sets up with two trekking poles adjusted to around 48" (122 cm). Slightly taller or shorter fixed length poles will also work. If you do not use trekking poles, we have available, or you could consider our Freestanding .Eight stakes are required for this tent.
Any of the four storm doors can be opened or closed independently. Leave all four open on nice nights for a breeze and great views. Close the upwind doors to block cold wind, or close all four for 360° rain protection. The doors are closed with custom made metal hooks. can also be retrofitted on any older tents.
The tarp overhangs the bathtub floor by 4-5 inches (12 cm). In calm rain or under wet trees one or two doors can be left open for air flow without water dripping on the floor space. In almost all conditions at least one downwind door can be left open for air.Tip: For even better rain protection with a door open, use the included clips to pull the screen door back away from the rain spray, .
Rainbow zippers on both sides of the tent allow easy entry regardless of which doors are closed, and they give you access to every vestibule area.
This tent has a solid, sewn in 8 inch (20 cm) tall bathtub floor rather than a detachable groundsheet like our other tents. The bathtub floor is a rectangle 45 inches wide by 7.5 feet long (114cm x 2.3m). Plenty of space for two average people to stretch out plus space for gear at the ends of the floor.If you are particularly tall, you might try for even more headroom. Some couples prefer the additional width in a tent.
The bathtub floor has a . at both ends for storing small items like your flashlight, glasses, phone, etc. The pockets are about 8" x 8" (20 cm x 20 cm). Older tents can be retrofitted with stick-on .
A separate groundsheet is Not required for this shelter. The floor material is reasonably durable, and all Cuben Fiber gear can be easily patched in the field with . If you do prefer to use a groundsheet as a precaution, are available.
There is screen between the bathtub floor and the walls at the ends of the tarp. An elastic cord keeps the bathtub elevated ensuring the screen slopes downwards away from the bathtub. Any condensation will run down the walls and out through the downward sloping screen, rather than onto the floor.
All of our tents do pretty well in the wind. The material can handle high wind loads. As long as your stakes stay in the ground (use rocks if available) your tent will stay standing. Cuben Fiber is not a particularly noisy fabric, however almost any tent will make a little noise in the wind. Ear plugs are not a bad idea for windy nights.
Instructions / Set up Video
Exterior Dimensions:
Peak Height: 48" (122 cm)Ridgeline Width: 53" (135 cm)Width including vestibules: 86.5" (220 cm)Vestibule space: 20.75" depth on each side (53 cm)Length: 100" (254 cm) Interior Dimensions:
Peak Height: 48" (122 cm)Floor Width: 45" (114 cm)Floor Length: 7.5 feet (2.3 meters)Zipper entry height: 36" (91 cm)
Weight:
The Duplex Tarp with taped seams and sewn in linelocs weighs 9.5 ounces (269 grams)
The included guy lines and door clips weigh about 1.2 ounces (34 grams)
The sewn in Cuben Fiber bathtub floor and bug screen weighs 10.0 ounces (284 grams)
The included medium-plus 7" x 13" stuff sack adds .3 ounces (8 grams)
The total weight for the packed tent is 21.0 ounces (595 grams).
8x 6.5 inch Red Tough Stakes adds 2.24 ounces (64 grams).
These weights are as accurate as possible. Compare carefully! Many other manufacturers leave out seam sealing, lines, line locs, stuff sack, stakes, etc from their weights.
Construction:
.74 oz/sqyd Spruce Green Cuben Fiber Material This material has a higher Dyneema thread count which gives it a higher tear strength. The standard material is already difficult to tear, so in our opinion this weight is unnecessary. Some people like it for added peace of mind. It is also a bit thicker and darker than the standard weight. It is less transparent and offers more privacy, but it is not as dark as camo. It adds around 2.2 ounces (62 grams) to the weight of a Duplex.
Description
| Capacity: | 2 Person | Color: | Spruce |
| Brand: | ZPacks | Model: | Duplex |
| Features: | 3 Season, Ultralight | Material: | Cuben Fiber .74 oz/sqyd |
Ordered in November 2015.
Description: The Duplex is the sweet spot when it comes to size, weight, and features. It has ample space for one person plus gear to spread out, or it can fit a partner. It has two doors, so you get ventilation, views, and vestibule space on both sides of the tent, plus you don't have to climb over your partner to get out.
ZPacks Duplex tent with .74 oz/sqyd Spruce Green Cuben Fiber Material (http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/duplex.shtml)8x 6.5 inch Red Tough Titanium Tent Stakes (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/stakes.shtml)2x 48 inch Straight Carbon Fiber Tent Poles (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/tent_pole.shtml)Cuben Fiber Pole Sack (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/tent_pole.shtml)Cuben Fiber Stake Sack (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/stakes.shtml)Medium-plus 7" x 13" Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack for the tent and all accessories.Cuben Fiber Repair TapeI used the tent during the Washington section of the Pacific Crest Trail. The tent is still in great condition and without tears. The tent stakes are unbent but have lost some of their color coating. The medium-plus stuff sack is a bit worn and has a few holes. It still works well and you can just patch it with some duct tape if you feel like it. Overall everything is in great shape and can easily handle a thru-hike.
Description: The Duplex is the sweet spot when it comes to size, weight, and features. It has ample space for one person plus gear to spread out, or it can fit a partner. It has two doors, so you get ventilation, views, and vestibule space on both sides of the tent, plus you don't have to climb over your partner to get out.
Features:
Sets up with two trekking poles adjusted to around 48" (122 cm). Slightly taller or shorter fixed length poles will also work. If you do not use trekking poles, we have available, or you could consider our Freestanding .Eight stakes are required for this tent.
Any of the four storm doors can be opened or closed independently. Leave all four open on nice nights for a breeze and great views. Close the upwind doors to block cold wind, or close all four for 360° rain protection. The doors are closed with custom made metal hooks. can also be retrofitted on any older tents.
The tarp overhangs the bathtub floor by 4-5 inches (12 cm). In calm rain or under wet trees one or two doors can be left open for air flow without water dripping on the floor space. In almost all conditions at least one downwind door can be left open for air.Tip: For even better rain protection with a door open, use the included clips to pull the screen door back away from the rain spray, .
Rainbow zippers on both sides of the tent allow easy entry regardless of which doors are closed, and they give you access to every vestibule area.
This tent has a solid, sewn in 8 inch (20 cm) tall bathtub floor rather than a detachable groundsheet like our other tents. The bathtub floor is a rectangle 45 inches wide by 7.5 feet long (114cm x 2.3m). Plenty of space for two average people to stretch out plus space for gear at the ends of the floor.If you are particularly tall, you might try for even more headroom. Some couples prefer the additional width in a tent.
The bathtub floor has a . at both ends for storing small items like your flashlight, glasses, phone, etc. The pockets are about 8" x 8" (20 cm x 20 cm). Older tents can be retrofitted with stick-on .
A separate groundsheet is Not required for this shelter. The floor material is reasonably durable, and all Cuben Fiber gear can be easily patched in the field with . If you do prefer to use a groundsheet as a precaution, are available.
There is screen between the bathtub floor and the walls at the ends of the tarp. An elastic cord keeps the bathtub elevated ensuring the screen slopes downwards away from the bathtub. Any condensation will run down the walls and out through the downward sloping screen, rather than onto the floor.
All of our tents do pretty well in the wind. The material can handle high wind loads. As long as your stakes stay in the ground (use rocks if available) your tent will stay standing. Cuben Fiber is not a particularly noisy fabric, however almost any tent will make a little noise in the wind. Ear plugs are not a bad idea for windy nights.
Instructions / Set up Video
Weight:
The Duplex Tarp with taped seams and sewn in linelocs weighs 9.5 ounces (269 grams)
The included guy lines and door clips weigh about 1.2 ounces (34 grams)
The sewn in Cuben Fiber bathtub floor and bug screen weighs 10.0 ounces (284 grams)
The included medium-plus 7" x 13" stuff sack adds .3 ounces (8 grams)
The total weight for the packed tent is 21.0 ounces (595 grams).
8x 6.5 inch Red Tough Stakes adds 2.24 ounces (64 grams).
These weights are as accurate as possible. Compare carefully! Many other manufacturers leave out seam sealing, lines, line locs, stuff sack, stakes, etc from their weights.
Construction:
Sets up with two trekking poles adjusted to around 48" (122 cm). Slightly taller or shorter fixed length poles will also work. If you do not use trekking poles, we have available, or you could consider our Freestanding .Eight stakes are required for this tent.
Any of the four storm doors can be opened or closed independently. Leave all four open on nice nights for a breeze and great views. Close the upwind doors to block cold wind, or close all four for 360° rain protection. The doors are closed with custom made metal hooks. can also be retrofitted on any older tents.
The tarp overhangs the bathtub floor by 4-5 inches (12 cm). In calm rain or under wet trees one or two doors can be left open for air flow without water dripping on the floor space. In almost all conditions at least one downwind door can be left open for air.Tip: For even better rain protection with a door open, use the included clips to pull the screen door back away from the rain spray, .
Rainbow zippers on both sides of the tent allow easy entry regardless of which doors are closed, and they give you access to every vestibule area.
This tent has a solid, sewn in 8 inch (20 cm) tall bathtub floor rather than a detachable groundsheet like our other tents. The bathtub floor is a rectangle 45 inches wide by 7.5 feet long (114cm x 2.3m). Plenty of space for two average people to stretch out plus space for gear at the ends of the floor.If you are particularly tall, you might try for even more headroom. Some couples prefer the additional width in a tent.
The bathtub floor has a . at both ends for storing small items like your flashlight, glasses, phone, etc. The pockets are about 8" x 8" (20 cm x 20 cm). Older tents can be retrofitted with stick-on .
A separate groundsheet is Not required for this shelter. The floor material is reasonably durable, and all Cuben Fiber gear can be easily patched in the field with . If you do prefer to use a groundsheet as a precaution, are available.
There is screen between the bathtub floor and the walls at the ends of the tarp. An elastic cord keeps the bathtub elevated ensuring the screen slopes downwards away from the bathtub. Any condensation will run down the walls and out through the downward sloping screen, rather than onto the floor.
All of our tents do pretty well in the wind. The material can handle high wind loads. As long as your stakes stay in the ground (use rocks if available) your tent will stay standing. Cuben Fiber is not a particularly noisy fabric, however almost any tent will make a little noise in the wind. Ear plugs are not a bad idea for windy nights.
Instructions / Set up Video
| Exterior Dimensions: Peak Height: 48" (122 cm)Ridgeline Width: 53" (135 cm)Width including vestibules: 86.5" (220 cm)Vestibule space: 20.75" depth on each side (53 cm)Length: 100" (254 cm) | Interior Dimensions: Peak Height: 48" (122 cm)Floor Width: 45" (114 cm)Floor Length: 7.5 feet (2.3 meters)Zipper entry height: 36" (91 cm) |
Weight:
The Duplex Tarp with taped seams and sewn in linelocs weighs 9.5 ounces (269 grams)
The included guy lines and door clips weigh about 1.2 ounces (34 grams)
The sewn in Cuben Fiber bathtub floor and bug screen weighs 10.0 ounces (284 grams)
The included medium-plus 7" x 13" stuff sack adds .3 ounces (8 grams)
The total weight for the packed tent is 21.0 ounces (595 grams).
8x 6.5 inch Red Tough Stakes adds 2.24 ounces (64 grams).
These weights are as accurate as possible. Compare carefully! Many other manufacturers leave out seam sealing, lines, line locs, stuff sack, stakes, etc from their weights.
Construction:
| .74 oz/sqyd Spruce Green Cuben Fiber Material This material has a higher Dyneema thread count which gives it a higher tear strength. The standard material is already difficult to tear, so in our opinion this weight is unnecessary. Some people like it for added peace of mind. It is also a bit thicker and darker than the standard weight. It is less transparent and offers more privacy, but it is not as dark as camo. It adds around 2.2 ounces (62 grams) to the weight of a Duplex. |