[pct-l] ZPacks Hexamid Twin Tent

[River Malcolm]

Thanks Shroomer! I got the single hexamid with the "beak" (really easy to roll for ventilation and unroll for protection) -- and I sure am glad I did when I hear your story. Amazing that light transparent stuff (cuben fiber) can hold up and protect. It's practically transparent!!!
What a wonderful world.

On Sun, Mar 10, at Mar 10  10:53, Scott Williams wrote:

> Hey River,
> 
> There were many more singles on the CDT than doubles, so you're in good company.  Most folks had no complaints at all, but once, a person got wet in a really savage blow and thunderstorm.  The wind shifted 180 degrees in about 30 seconds and we all found we had pitched our tents with their mouths directly into the teeth of the storm.  Even with this however, all of us stayed dry except one who got a bit wet in the single and thereafter borrowed a double Hexamid and did fine for the rest of the hike.  
> 
> The single is easier to set up than the double, but it's just a matter of practice.
> 
> Shroomer
> 
> On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 10:43 PM, River Malcolm <river at orcasonline.com> wrote:
> Hi Mark,
> 
> No experience yet with it on the trail, but I have bought the solo hexamid
> and been practicing setting it up. Given what a total beginner I am, and how well
> my practice has been going, I would say it is very easy to set up.
> 
> How will it hold up in the wind, rain, snow? I don't know, but I've got my fingers
> crossed. Seems like a great tent, so far.
> 
> River
> 
> On Sun, Mar 10, at Mar 10  5:25, Mark Halverstadt wrote:
> 
> > Hi PCT-L,
> > Just wondering if anyone has any experience or knows of anyone who has
> > experience with this tent on a thru hike:
> > http://zpacks.com/shelter/hexamidtwin.shtml. the weight is extremely
> > appealing but I want to know the trade-offs that this type of system
> > must come with. I understand that with this type of non-freestanding
> > tent it will be more difficult to set up and stake out.  But we keep
> > coming up with how light weight it is.  Positive or Negative feedback
> > welcomed. Please let me know if you know of any experience during a
> > long distance hike with this tent or any other options that anyone
> > suggests for two people.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mark
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