Zpacks hexamid solo cuben tent
This is one of the lightest fully enclosed shelters currently sold. It uses very lightweight materials, and requires both careful use, site selection, and set-up. I enjoyed having this tent as my "backup" shelter while hiking the Vermont Long Trail, and I've spent a number of nights in this tent throughout the summer months.
Likes: It's very lightweight ( tent, groundsheet, guylines, and 8 stakes all weigh UNDER 1 POUND) and for that reason alone, it should be considered. It is also a lot more durable than it looks - many people have used this tent for over 2,000 miles at a time and had no issues. Like most tarp set-ups this requires either trekking poles or tent poles (purchased separately) to erect. Using a trekking pole saves the weight of having to carry a dedicated tent pole and also helps to make the packed size of this tent very small. As I use 6'6" bags and mats I do find that this tent is a tight fit, and requires careful set-up to maximize the space. For hikers in 6' sleeping bags and under this would be a perfect tent for protected campsites. While this tent is sturdy, it's overall design is not able to withstand high winds or snow like some other styles. This will only matter to you if you enjoy camping on high exposed ridges, or really wanted to use this as a winter tent. For a 3 season tent, this is a highly functional design that provides plenty of internal room for the minimalist ultralight camper. This tent has been on many thru-hikes of the PCT, CDT, and AT, as well as many overseas thru-hikes. This tent allows the user to feel very connected to the surrounding area, and while it gives some privacy, it is also a very "open" tent design.
Dislikes: Not long enough for campers over 6', and not able to withstand high winds or snow. Set-up is tricky and requires some practice, and the groundsheet must be put OVER the netting floor to prevent water from running onto the user. These are all nuisances unique to this tent, but by no means should that eliminate it from your consideration.
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Likes: It's very lightweight ( tent, groundsheet, guylines, and 8 stakes all weigh UNDER 1 POUND) and for that reason alone, it should be considered. It is also a lot more durable than it looks - many people have used this tent for over 2,000 miles at a time and had no issues. Like most tarp set-ups this requires either trekking poles or tent poles (purchased separately) to erect. Using a trekking pole saves the weight of having to carry a dedicated tent pole and also helps to make the packed size of this tent very small. As I use 6'6" bags and mats I do find that this tent is a tight fit, and requires careful set-up to maximize the space. For hikers in 6' sleeping bags and under this would be a perfect tent for protected campsites. While this tent is sturdy, it's overall design is not able to withstand high winds or snow like some other styles. This will only matter to you if you enjoy camping on high exposed ridges, or really wanted to use this as a winter tent. For a 3 season tent, this is a highly functional design that provides plenty of internal room for the minimalist ultralight camper. This tent has been on many thru-hikes of the PCT, CDT, and AT, as well as many overseas thru-hikes. This tent allows the user to feel very connected to the surrounding area, and while it gives some privacy, it is also a very "open" tent design.
Dislikes: Not long enough for campers over 6', and not able to withstand high winds or snow. Set-up is tricky and requires some practice, and the groundsheet must be put OVER the netting floor to prevent water from running onto the user. These are all nuisances unique to this tent, but by no means should that eliminate it from your consideration.
HERE IS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ZPACKS HEXAMID SOLO