Justin McKinney I would love to check it out! I have been kicking around the idea for making a DCF version of the SMD serenity net tent or Hexanet for a while now. What netting / floor material are you going to use?
What weight was this setup? Inc. bug net? I am curious if all the separate parts and increased time to setup is worth it when you can just something as light as the Zpacks Plexamid V Beta (386g)?
If I remember right it’s around 10oz total. The extra time to set up was really only the first time I store everything together and it pitches all at once so it takes no more than a couple mins to setup now
That eliminates the modularity that he has now. No bugs, no need for the net...perfect weather, eliminate the bug net and the tub floor and only carry the cryo ground cloth. Etc., etc.
Love the modular setup. I’m curious how the netting has worked out. Have you made any changes or have any recommendations if you were to make it again?
Jimmy D So far everything is working out perfectly I didn’t make a couple small changes to the bathtub floor after this trip. I leave for the AT in Couple weeks I’ll be sure to get some updated footage of the changes I made.
I do and I don’t. I am currently work on a DIY net that is A. Removable like the S2S nano but B. Symmetrical like the serenity. I will post a video when I am done with the proto type.
Viscous Landan That is what I was thinking. Seen a few examples of people using it without doors and in the snow and I just wasn’t sold. Looks like the doors would be necessary in any type of unpredictable weather.
I saw another video today, a guy used a Sea to Summit Nano Mosquito net in his Pocket tarp, he hung it from the peak loop and just tucked it under his sleep pad and it looked pretty slick. 2.9 oz and 52 bucks at REI. I am gonna get one of these tarps and a tub and a Sea to Summit net and pitch it with the back facing the wind and not worry about a extra long beak until it proves to be a problem without it.
fun playing around but the big test will be wanting to do all the tweaking to get a good setup when you're tired and it's raining WALK 15 MILES AND NOW THERE'S A PUZZLE TO SOLVE BEFORE RAMENS
hermetically sealed That is the exact reason why I brought it on a trip like this first (only 6.5 miles that day) so I would have the energy to practice and play around with the setup a bit so that it will be easy when I’m tired and it’s raining. I made some changes to the cuben bathtub when I got home to more fixed length attachments for the floor. Now it’s as simple as pitch the tarp, the floor clips right in, and hook in the bug net if needed.
Where did you get the double hook from? I've been wanting to get one for a myog project for a while, but outside of the ZPacks stuff, I can't seem to find them.
ZELTHELD I hear ya, I was a little concerned about that too when trying to decide if I wanted to change to a more modular system from the pocket tarp and SMD serenity net. I loved the idea of having all the options. I ended up making some more changes to the bathtub floor when I got home from this trip and practiced the pitch a few more times. Now that I have it totally dialed in I leave everything hooked together when I pack it away like a normal tent but have the choice of ditching the net in winter months. Which drops the total weight from just over 10oz down to just over 8oz. Thanks for watching!
Brilliant. Really thoughtful mods to the nano net.
I'm currently working on my own, stand alone net tent, for my hexamid . I'll post pics when I'm done. Your set up looks good.
Justin McKinney I would love to check it out! I have been kicking around the idea for making a DCF version of the SMD serenity net tent or Hexanet for a while now. What netting / floor material are you going to use?
I'm using .67oz noseeum mesh and Dyneema Composite 1.0 for the floor, with 8 inch side walls all around.@@ViscousLandan
Justin McKinney Awesome! Can’t wait to see it.
thanks for this very useful video.can you tell what size is the bathtubfloor ? is it the solo or the solo plus ? thank you !
What was your total weight of your setup?
Will a 6'6 tall hiker fit under the pocket tarp?
I know this comment is old but I thought I would answer it for future viewers. The consensus is it fit’s a person 5’-8” or shorter.
nice setup, it's the large version of the bathtub ?
Nice. Do you leave the bug net attached to the tarp when you pack it away?
Is this the pocket tarp with doors?
Interesting in doing the door project. Would you mind sharing the dimensions of both doors? Are they symmetrical?
MrAntnelli Yes the doors are symmetrical. Next time I have it out I’ll take some measurements.
I wanna do the same thing. Do you still have your measurements of the doors ?
What weight was this setup? Inc. bug net? I am curious if all the separate parts and increased time to setup is worth it when you can just something as light as the Zpacks Plexamid V Beta (386g)?
If I remember right it’s around 10oz total. The extra time to set up was really only the first time I store everything together and it pitches all at once so it takes no more than a couple mins to setup now
@@ViscousLandan Wow thats great! Thanks!
I have inner tent that is 75 cm wide, what do you think ,will it fit inside or its too wide ?
That should fit
For a couple more ounces, wouldn't it be worth it at this point to just use a Plexamid?
That eliminates the modularity that he has now. No bugs, no need for the net...perfect weather, eliminate the bug net and the tub floor and only carry the cryo ground cloth. Etc., etc.
What thread do you use for sewing the doors on? I'm looking at UV resistant but wondering which option I should use - kevlar or?
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Love the modular setup. I’m curious how the netting has worked out. Have you made any changes or have any recommendations if you were to make it again?
Jimmy D So far everything is working out perfectly I didn’t make a couple small changes to the bathtub floor after this trip. I leave for the AT in Couple weeks I’ll be sure to get some updated footage of the changes I made.
I am work on a DIY clone of the nano that is symmetrical. I’ll post a video soon
So, having tried this out for a while, do you prefer this to your previous configuration with the Serenity net tent?
I do and I don’t. I am currently work on a DIY net that is A. Removable like the S2S nano but B. Symmetrical like the serenity. I will post a video when I am done with the proto type.
Do you think you would get this same tarp without the storm doors?
I added the storm doors myself. Didn’t really love it without them
Viscous Landan That is what I was thinking. Seen a few examples of people using it without doors and in the snow and I just wasn’t sold. Looks like the doors would be necessary in any type of unpredictable weather.
I saw another video today, a guy used a Sea to Summit Nano Mosquito net in his Pocket tarp, he hung it from the peak loop and just tucked it under his sleep pad and it looked pretty slick. 2.9 oz and 52 bucks at REI. I am gonna get one of these tarps and a tub and a Sea to Summit net and pitch it with the back facing the wind and not worry about a extra long beak until it proves to be a problem without it.
Do you pack this up in one unit or do you have to break it apart into the 3 parts?
Adam Ploof Now that I have everything dialed in perfectly I pack everything up together, it seems to be much easier that way.
Hi,I must to order how many yard from Ductwere gear to do the strom door?
Thanaphan Duangmong I made the storm doors with 1.5yds. If I had it to do again I would have bought 2yds just to make is easier on myself.
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fun playing around but the big test will be wanting to do all the tweaking to get a good setup when you're tired and it's raining WALK 15 MILES AND NOW THERE'S A PUZZLE TO SOLVE BEFORE RAMENS
hermetically sealed That is the exact reason why I brought it on a trip like this first (only 6.5 miles that day) so I would have the energy to practice and play around with the setup a bit so that it will be easy when I’m tired and it’s raining. I made some changes to the cuben bathtub when I got home to more fixed length attachments for the floor. Now it’s as simple as pitch the tarp, the floor clips right in, and hook in the bug net if needed.
Viscous Landan camp time can be boring on your own, too.
hermetically sealed Your are absolutely right! I had some pretty decent Bourbon to keep me company on this trip🤣🥃
Where did you get the double hook from? I've been wanting to get one for a myog project for a while, but outside of the ZPacks stuff, I can't seem to find them.
Stella-Terra Clemens
www.zpacks.com/accessories/door_hooks.shtml
How do you think the price and weight of your setup compare to the Plexamid tent?
Sal Texas total weight is around 10oz and I have about $365 in the setup.
Viscous Landan much cheaper and lighter!
What's the total weight
Garrett Martin about 10oz
Hey Viscous Landan! Awesome work....interested in selling the Pocket Tarp to me? :-) I would love to buy your modified Pocket Tarp.....
Zpacks sells them with storm doors now..... The exact same as mine.
My question just answered. Sorry
Nice, but too complicated with 3 parts....taking it up and down every day.....
ZELTHELD I hear ya, I was a little concerned about that too when trying to decide if I wanted to change to a more modular system from the pocket tarp and SMD serenity net. I loved the idea of having all the options. I ended up making some more changes to the bathtub floor when I got home from this trip and practiced the pitch a few more times. Now that I have it totally dialed in I leave everything hooked together when I pack it away like a normal tent but have the choice of ditching the net in winter months. Which drops the total weight from just over 10oz down to just over 8oz. Thanks for watching!
other than weight just buy a tent then no faffing about about and everything is easy to set