[pct-l] ZPacks Hexamid Twin Tent

[Scott Williams]

Hey Mark,

I used the Double Hexamid last year on the CDT and love it still.  It takes
more practice and time to pitch than my old Wanderlust (similar the the
current Light Heart) that I used for years, and has a much bigger
footprint, but it was like living in a palace all summer at half the weight
of my old single.  I pitched in strong winds several times, which was not
easy, but we managed, and Why Not joined me in there a few times when it
was simply too wild to pitch her single tent too.  It was snug, but
definitely big enough for two.  It helped to have two of us hanging onto it
then as it wanted to turn into a sail, but once we got it pitched we were
snug and dry.  You will sleep close, unlike the Lunar Duo which has much
more room, but weighs more than twice the weight.

I slept in it in rain and snow and like any single walled tarp or tent, it
will collect some condensation, but it was not bad, and as it was so large
for one person, I was bone dry in the rain.  There's lots of head room and
with the bathtub floor, which I recommend you buy along with the beak, I
could hike that right up into the door in the face of horrific winds and
remain dry.

ZPacks tents and gear were particularly noticeable on the CDT last year.
 At several camps we had 4 or 5 pitched in one spot.  Joe makes good gear.
 The more I pitched it over the summer, the easier it got.  I will use it
on my next thru hike, which should be right past Mango's back door!

I think it's a great tent, but there may be others out there with more
mixed opinions or experiences.  Let's here 'em.

Shroomer

On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net>wrote:

>
>
> You might check the archives from a few weeks ago.  Shroomer and others
> comm ented on its popularity on the CDT last year.  A Youtube  link or two
> for setting it up was also provided, but I don't have those at hand.
>
>
>
> On a related note, I'm still having trouble communicating with Falling
> Water at Six Moons Design, but their website says they are selling the
> cuben Lunar Solo at dealers now, including Sundog in Dama sc us and Bluff
> Mtn Outfitters in Hot Springs.  As far as I can tell, they are not selling
> it online, nor are they booked into Trail Days as a vendor.  with the guy
> from ULA joining SMD, maybe they're concentrating on product develop ment
> and testing.  Will they be at Kickoff?
>
>
>
> Mango
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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "Mark Halverstadt" <markhalverstadt at gmail.com>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:25:48 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] ZPacks Hexamid Twin Tent
>
> 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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