Thank you all for the concern with the eye, the piece of metal came out shortly after filming this video. You all rock! Thursday and Friday, two no-talking versions of the latest overnight adventures. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. - Luke
I do a lot of work in the garage with metal. There's nothing like the experience of using a mirror to try to pull a small metal chip out of your eyeball with tweezers!
Came to the comments to make sure someone told you to get your eye checked... well, you've got a lot of people looking out for you... glad it came out on its own...hope you feel better.
Ive had a zpacks triplex since 2017 back then it was still called cuben fiber, I've used it in the snow and very wet conditions like storms at lakes and other than a bit of condensation, I've never once gotten wet or had a leak.. ventilation is fantastic and the thing weighs about a pound. I take it backpacking and love the space of a "3" person tent for myself, but two adult humans can be comfortable in it. Also it doesn't absorb water like nylon so even after rain it will weight the same, it also doesn't stretch or sag, fantastic material.
Thank you for sharing. This is a tent that has been used by many thru hikers and myself. Zpack is a great company and has great customer service. Also like the rest of the comments get to the eye doctor. You don't want any issues with your eye.
Great review and thanks for making it I can tick the 'confirmed leekproof' thing cause it wakes me up when vegetables fall out the sky :.) Hope the eye recovered these past two years. It is a constant source of bemusement that tent manufacturers don't mark them to show prefered wind direction - the tyres on my bicycle have arrows showing which way around they should rotate, so that they perform correctly - a simple arrow would suffice on a tent and yet nobody marks any tent so far as I know and its all left to rumour and experience.
Go to the eye doc for that! My dad is an auto mechanic and they all take that kind of thing very seriously. Guys have lost their eye before over just a small chunk of metal like that. It's nothing to mess around with.
DCF was originally developed as sail material for competitive yacht racing. Imagine that many square feet of sail taking the force of strong winds on the open ocean. Dyneema cordage has been around for a long time and gram for gram is stronger than steel, so when some clever folks figured out how to make it into sheets for sails, nobody should be surprised at its performance in outdoor gear. Sure, it has properties that one should understand to get the most out of it, but that’s true of most outdoor gear. It shines in tensile strength-that’s what it was designed for-but abrasion is something to be mindful of. This is why DCF shelters often last longer than packs. And fold and roll shelters or tarps-crumpling and stuffing can break down the fibers over time. Personally, I may never be in the market DCF gear, but it’s a fun time to see the development.
Love this tent and flex poles work very well I pay Canadian for this tent so it’s super super expensive. Canadian dollar rate sucks in comparison to the the USA This tent has preformed unbelievably well and is worth every penny as it holds up to every element. I have put mine through high elevations and big big storms up near Whistler BC and it was the one my friend crawled into through a huge crazy storm. His tent was falling apart and Zpacks was holding up through everything. Thanks for the review because yes it is the tent to own Sheila Vancouver BC🇨🇦
Hi Luke. The Zpack tent held up just fine in the rain. I like the transparency of it too..very well lit in the daytime. Overall I liked the review. Pretty expensive though I must say. The condensation was slight in comparison to some. Taking all things into consideration I would give it a thumbs up. Until next time Luke, strength and honor. 👍👍👍
I hate camping in the rain with my good gear and an extra tarp 😂 yet here you are jumping headlong into a storm just to find oit if your gonna drown through out the night. Thanks for the upload!
Great review Luke but please please please do everyone a favor: see an opthalmologist immediately! Your eyes are nothing to mess with. Hope you and your family have a fantastic turkey day!
Luke, your work ethic is an example for all of us. Really, see a doc about getting that chip out of your eye. It’s not good to leave it. I’ve owned the Camo Duplex for more than a year now, with no issues. I use trekking poles. I also use a small dynema tarp when it rains. They are so light that I couldn’t resist. I shake off the water, role it up and stuff it away. It’s so easy and light. It doesn’t soak up water and therefore drys super quickly. Thanks for the demo and your hard work. Go see a doc about that eye. Texas Watching again, 5 years later. Still no problems. Have not been in high winds with rain yet. My Smoky Mountains are nicely protective, old, well tree’d. Need to go to the Rockies, higher, more barren, harder winds and rain for a real rest. Wondering if the Hilleberg Soulo might serve me better there? …from an old fan, finally retired in the foothills of the Smokies.
Awesome video Luke... would be great to see a comparison of the tent setup with trekking poles vs the setup with tent poles and your thoughts on each... thanks! 🙏🏻
Head to the optometrist for that metal in your eye - married to an eye doc and that can get infected or rust and cause some problems. You don’t want the golf club spud to come out!
Nice review Luke on the Zpacks.. I'm considering of buying the darn thing two years and your review helped me a lot...but man, go see an ophthalmologist, foreign bodies at the cornea, or anywhere else in the eye if not treated they can make a lot of damage, and because all of us outhere enjoying seeing you in different adventures besides our owns, please go and see an ophthalmologist....it's happening that I'm an ophthalmologist from a country far away, lovely Greece...
In my experience, there is no better trekking tent out there.... The weight, the toughness, reliability and ease of setup all make it my favorite tent I've ever had. I'd feel pretty confident in saying this tent would last 2 thru hikes if you take care of it (with a DCF patch or two just in case you get a pinhole but they come free with the tent and are as strong as a weld) Also, the fact that you don't need to buy or carry a ground sheet was a big selling point for me.
Just bought a Hilleberg Anaris. I just don't feel comfortable with Dyneema and high velocity hail, we certainly get plenty of that here in Colorado. I also used to own that Thermarest Parsec, found it a bit narrow, sold it and got the Patagonia 20 degree down bag, you'd love that bag.
Thanks Luke for another informative upload., been following you for about 18 months and have found your walks, overnight camps in all weathers fascinating. Your fair constructive observations on products are interesting and unbiased. No doubt with Winter upon us you will be doing more 'bad weather' camps/walks. Enjoyed your cowboy camp a few weeks ago. Any chance of filming a wool blanket sleep over in poor weather like our fore fathers endured many many moons ago! Regards from England😊 sincerely hope your eye has been treated by now.
I have exclusively used free standing tents due to the alpine areas I camp in. Msr, Eureka and Nemo account for the products I have camped with. The free standing option with the duplex looks like an after thought. Not knocking the tent as I would love to have one. But my free standing tents are much easier to set up. I will say where the zpacks shines is the waterproofness.
I have used my duplex since March 2019, still getting a good pitch in rocky terrain is tough, using trek poles. Mostly happy with Mount of condensation but some nights it gets very wet inside, even with a door tied open all night. But, I do like how lite weight it is. Flex kit seems like a good idea from zpack but going to spend another 125, and carry the extra weight
little confused...already spent an evening in the mountains with wind and rain and it performed perfectly, yet here we are with another review. got metal in your eye...go see an ophthalmologist...and finally, the zee pack duplex review coming up shortly...what did we just watch? dazed and confused.
Good stuff luke! I would love to see your input/review on the Locus gear Djedi tent! Its a dcf event dome style tent! The cuben fiber mixture with event is supposed to prevent condensation. Which you do see with some cuben fiber tents. Great story behind that tent aswell. Soo expensive though but worth every penny im sure! Happy to see a non bias view on the Zpacks! Thanks for sharing! Hike on!
I like the sound of the rain. You probably should go to an eye doctor to make sure it won’t be a problem, please. I’m sure you’ll be OK Luke. Thanks for your video. Have a nice Thanksgiving.
Great review on the duplex, Luke! It's too pricey for my wallet. I love the sound of the rain on the tent, one of my favorite sounds ever. Hey brother, see an ophthalmologist ASAP, please. Having worked in the ER for many years I assisted with numerous eye injuries involving FOB's and until it's removed please do not rub the affected eye. I wish you well and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
It would be interesting to see how well it handles sustained wind gusts up to 45-50 mph. I use a Berghaus Cairngorm 2 and that comfortably handles that level of wind. Although trying to pitch it (and I think any tent would be the same), is a pain in the neck.
I've seen a video of a thru-hiker on the PCT where he gets hit by a flash storm where it gets pummeled by hail in the desert, a couple of holes but nowhere near what a silpoly/silnylon tent would of had. Its a tough little tent.
I feel your frustration with the eye...I am a custom knife maker and every time I get the littlest piece of burned iron under my lenses, mine puff up (both) like I've been in a fight with Mike Tyson.
A nice look at the sturdiness and capabilities. But I have to ask because it drives me a bit nutz every time I watch you set up a tent...why do you ALWAYS have the groundsheet extending outside the borders of the tent floor?
In my experience the amount of condensation in the Duplex varies greatly, depending on air temperature, humidity, amount of tree cover etc. Strangely, the driest it ever stays, is when set up under low trees or foliage where the ground is already moist, leaf mulch etc.
Luke:GET THAT EYE CHECKED AND TREATED! Don't screw around with your eyes or vision!!!!! Now, the tent. A little expensive for me. Seems thin. How durable is it? Looks light, weight wise and simple set up. I take it is only for warm or hot weather, correct? Would be nice if it was a 4 season. Speaking of cold weather, any reviews coming up or suggestions for a moderately priced decent cold weather tent? I think it's time to retire my current one (an older Ozark, from back when they made a good product). It's been used and abused alot and well, like I said....time to get a new one. Thanks again 4 an honest review. See ya in the next one.
Glad to hear that the metal in the eye dislodged. I have never been in the market for a more expensive tent...but one question I would have were I to consider purchasing a tent such as this: What is the expected service life of this tent? A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Luke!
7:36 So I can avoid spending money on or packing a tent for a multi day trip that will ultimately leak and not keep me or my gear dry, what specific tents are you referring to that will leak or build excessive condensation to the point that I will end up wet?
I would find it hard to trust it in heavy wind? Looks like as soon as it got any tear at all it would tear apart like a plastic bag? but then it’s not a 4 season mountaineering tent, probably more for the most shelters spots you can find
The material was literally designed to be used in racing sailboats before it started creeping into camping gear. The material itself is stronger in tension and wind than that of any mountaineering or expedition tent. But ain't nobody taking this to everest, the test of the tent is not designed that... for sudden storms and heavy winds is absolutely fine, I've used mine through some bad storms and even the tarp made out of the same material was perfectly fine
Great review Luke, I did have my doubts about this tent but overall it held up really well. I would be very curious about long term use and fabric durability. With a hefty $600 price tag for the tent and an additional $125 for the flex kit you really need to be a gram counter and a individual who can really utilize all the benefits this tent has to offer.
Hi Prim, I own this tent in camo, it is a very good tent and i have this exact configuration with the poles; it all weights right under 2 pounds. The durability is compromised if you do not take care of it and baby it. In my last camping trip mine few off in a gust of wind landing on top of a brush where a brach poked a small hole and abrasion right by the center where the poles meet; I have repair tape from Zpacks as well and patched it with a small oval patch that is easy to cut with small first aid shears I carry and it is good as new almost unnoticeable but it took me a while to get over the fact I let it fly in the wind and the hole because of me; if it is windy you want to make sure it does not fly out other than that this tent has it all; space, light weight, head room, easy of use and good in the weather; for a three seasons tent the price is worth it every penny. Hope this helps.
If your wife is reading these comments please convince Luke to go to the eye physicians and get that checked out. As far as the tent is concerned...I'm not sure I like the design with the poles on the outside like they are. Seems like a decent setup though.
Will yo be doing a review of the Sierra Design Meteor 2 or Meteor 3 tent any time in the future? Just wondering as I'm interested in that tent, and will need to get one by summer of 2020. Thanks for the great reviews, and Cheers from Winnipeg.
Luke go to eye doctor and get that metal out. I am a machinist and I had a piece of metal in my eye and it scratched my retina and also being stubborn I didn't go to eye doctor for over a week luckily I did go it was starting to get infected. Nothing to mess with please go.great video great review
If weight didn't matter what wud u suggest.? Hilleberg or Zpacks? I own hilleberg and thought about getting a zpacks but I hated how uninviting the zpacks is the hilleberg makes a nice home to go into. Etc.
GLAD THE PEICE OF METAL CAME OUT BUT I'D STILL CALL YOUR EYE DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE IT DIDN'T DAMAGE SOMETHING ! ENJOYED BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE !
Did you put any equipment (shoes etc) outside in the vestibule? It looks like it's a bit high to keep a lot of water off the vestibule area if the storm is really involved. Otherwise, good video. While the product looks great, the price will keep me from purchasing it just yet...maybe some point in the future. Thanks for sharing! Aloha.
Luke, first let me say Im a fan and let me assure you I would never want to be misunderstood as disrespectful, that is certainly not my intent. But I'd really like an honest answer here. If you personally were an average camper, even one who anticipated spending a bit of time in some rain, even heavy rain, would you personally ever pull 600.00 plus dollars out of your own wallet and spend that much on a tent? I'm not talking about going on an expedition or anything, but fairly regular to heavy general camping use? Just curious if you had to spend your own money how much you think you would need for this purpose. Because I know for a fact I can do it for less than 100.00. Thanks for the reviews, love the content you and your wife share with us!
I know that tent is super light but $600+ with poles. I think I'll stick with my Nemo Hornet 2P that cost me $295 it does weigh more coming in at 2lbs 6 oz. With minimum trail weight at 1lb 15oz.
@@domoowens7530 I looked up Kamprite and I think I looked at the right thing. Is it the cot with a tent on top? If it is how camp you lug that through the woods? It looks heavy.
And its soo simple to put together 2 minutes are less watch utube videos on it( it's the best) tent money can buy in my opinion I've used all kinds of tents in my life this is the best good luck
I can't justify spending that type of money for a "Great Lightweight Tent", I'm not a thru hiker! If I was that tent be on top of the list I would buy first! Got to use one a few times an yes it is a great tent! Now the material is 30 dollars a yard so not sure what that means but these cottage industry people putting out great products, they deserve the price if not more. Just wish we had a lot more of these type of companies, maybe a few auto cottage companies??? LOL
I’ve been in down pours in a $40. Colman tent and been just as dry. This almost has a cheap tarp look to it. $600? That is insane for what is basically a shower curtain! lol
You should do a little research on Dyneema fabric. This material was developed for racing yachts to make sails. Show me a shower curtain that can handle that wind load! It also doesn't stretch, so no sagging and having to re-stake in the middle of a storm to keep it from collapsing on you. It also weighs almost nothing, so comparing it to a Coleman is like comparing apples and a ham sandwich! LOL I agree that it seems like an insane amount of money, but if you need to lighten things to be able to backpack any distance, then it would be well worth it.
Thank you all for the concern with the eye, the piece of metal came out shortly after filming this video.
You all rock!
Thursday and Friday, two no-talking versions of the latest overnight adventures.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
- Luke
TheOutdoorGearReview now go see a doctor for confirmation!
Was gonna ask.
Good ! If I could I would bawl you out about that eye. Now go see an Eye Doctor.
I do a lot of work in the garage with metal. There's nothing like the experience of using a mirror to try to pull a small metal chip out of your eyeball with tweezers!
I have this tent (camo version), and I'm amazed at how good it is. Buy once, cry once.
Came to the comments to make sure someone told you to get your eye checked... well, you've got a lot of people looking out for you... glad it came out on its own...hope you feel better.
The people giving thumbs downs are just envious of all of Luke's great gear.. Haters gonna hate.
Ive had a zpacks triplex since 2017 back then it was still called cuben fiber, I've used it in the snow and very wet conditions like storms at lakes and other than a bit of condensation, I've never once gotten wet or had a leak.. ventilation is fantastic and the thing weighs about a pound. I take it backpacking and love the space of a "3" person tent for myself, but two adult humans can be comfortable in it.
Also it doesn't absorb water like nylon so even after rain it will weight the same, it also doesn't stretch or sag, fantastic material.
just got the xl 2p version! so excited.
Thank you for sharing. This is a tent that has been used by many thru hikers and myself. Zpack is a great company and has great customer service.
Also like the rest of the comments get to the eye doctor. You don't want any issues with your eye.
The sound of rain on Dyneema was the sole reason I bought this tent... it's my $600 outdoor Dream Scapes Sound Machine...🤣
Bought this last month. Taking it out on the PCT this coming weekend (after thanksgiving) to try it out. Can't wait!
So glad it came out of your eye so worried take care . So cool that the tent did not leak. :) Hug's toni g.:)
Very cool little tent
Great review and thanks for making it I can tick the 'confirmed leekproof' thing cause it wakes me up when vegetables fall out the sky :.)
Hope the eye recovered these past two years. It is a constant source of bemusement that tent manufacturers don't mark them to show prefered wind direction - the tyres on my bicycle have arrows showing which way around they should rotate, so that they perform correctly - a simple arrow would suffice on a tent and yet nobody marks any tent so far as I know and its all left to rumour and experience.
Hey Luke nothing like camping in the rain love it hope y'all are well much love your way be safe have a wonderful day
Go to the eye doc for that! My dad is an auto mechanic and they all take that kind of thing very seriously. Guys have lost their eye before over just a small chunk of metal like that. It's nothing to mess around with.
Me: wants to read comments about ZPacks tents
Commentators: medical advice
Nice test job Luke. Glad your eye is okay.
DCF was originally developed as sail material for competitive yacht racing. Imagine that many square feet of sail taking the force of strong winds on the open ocean. Dyneema cordage has been around for a long time and gram for gram is stronger than steel, so when some clever folks figured out how to make it into sheets for sails, nobody should be surprised at its performance in outdoor gear. Sure, it has properties that one should understand to get the most out of it, but that’s true of most outdoor gear. It shines in tensile strength-that’s what it was designed for-but abrasion is something to be mindful of. This is why DCF shelters often last longer than packs. And fold and roll shelters or tarps-crumpling and stuffing can break down the fibers over time. Personally, I may never be in the market DCF gear, but it’s a fun time to see the development.
Thank you for this review of the duplex! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank god someone finally reviewed this tent!
Andrew Eggleston - Maybe you were being sarcastic, but there are literally thousands of reviews of this tent online and hundreds on RUclips.
Awesome thanks man. Going to save up for one!
Oh gawd Luke....go to the eye doc and get that looked at...
Love this tent and flex poles work very well
I pay Canadian for this tent so it’s super super expensive. Canadian dollar rate sucks in comparison to the the USA
This tent has preformed unbelievably well and is worth every penny as it holds up to every element. I have put mine through high elevations and big big storms up near Whistler BC and it was the one my friend crawled into through a huge crazy storm. His tent was falling apart and Zpacks was holding up through everything.
Thanks for the review because yes it is the tent to own
Sheila Vancouver BC🇨🇦
Hi Luke. The Zpack tent held up just fine in the rain. I like the transparency of it too..very well lit in the daytime. Overall I liked the review. Pretty expensive though I must say. The condensation was slight in comparison to some. Taking all things into consideration I would give it a thumbs up. Until next time Luke, strength and honor. 👍👍👍
Well done
I really like the overlapping door panels. Makes more sense than zippers. I hate zippers.
Great vid as usual. Looking forward to the full review.
I hate camping in the rain with my good gear and an extra tarp 😂 yet here you are jumping headlong into a storm just to find oit if your gonna drown through out the night. Thanks for the upload!
Thank you for the review! That's my next big purchase. Take care bud..
Great review Luke but please please please do everyone a favor: see an opthalmologist immediately! Your eyes are nothing to mess with.
Hope you and your family have a fantastic turkey day!
Luke, go get that eye looked at if you haven’t already.
As a nurse on a E.R. i second that!
Great tent set up..I would get that metal out of your eye..hope it gets better..happy thanksgiving.
Love the sound of rain on a tent...Take care of that eye brother! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Luke, your work ethic is an example for all of us. Really, see a doc about getting that chip out of your eye. It’s not good to leave it. I’ve owned the Camo Duplex for more than a year now, with no issues. I use trekking poles. I also use a small dynema tarp when it rains. They are so light that I couldn’t resist. I shake off the water, role it up and stuff it away. It’s so easy and light. It doesn’t soak up water and therefore drys super quickly. Thanks for the demo and your hard work. Go see a doc about that eye. Texas
Watching again, 5 years later. Still no problems. Have not been in high winds with rain yet. My Smoky Mountains are nicely protective, old, well tree’d. Need to go to the Rockies, higher, more barren, harder winds and rain for a real rest. Wondering if the Hilleberg Soulo might serve me better there? …from an old fan, finally retired in the foothills of the Smokies.
Awesome video Luke... would be great to see a comparison of the tent setup with trekking poles vs the setup with tent poles and your thoughts on each... thanks! 🙏🏻
Head to the optometrist for that metal in your eye - married to an eye doc and that can get infected or rust and cause some problems. You don’t want the golf club spud to come out!
Please get the eye looked at bud
Nice review Luke on the Zpacks.. I'm considering of buying the darn thing two years and your review helped me a lot...but man, go see an ophthalmologist, foreign bodies at the cornea, or anywhere else in the eye if not treated they can make a lot of damage, and because all of us outhere enjoying seeing you in different adventures besides our owns, please go and see an ophthalmologist....it's happening that I'm an ophthalmologist from a country far away, lovely Greece...
In my experience, there is no better trekking tent out there.... The weight, the toughness, reliability and ease of setup all make it my favorite tent I've ever had. I'd feel pretty confident in saying this tent would last 2 thru hikes if you take care of it (with a DCF patch or two just in case you get a pinhole but they come free with the tent and are as strong as a weld) Also, the fact that you don't need to buy or carry a ground sheet was a big selling point for me.
Just bought a Hilleberg Anaris. I just don't feel comfortable with Dyneema and high velocity hail, we certainly get plenty of that here in Colorado. I also used to own that Thermarest Parsec, found it a bit narrow, sold it and got the Patagonia 20 degree down bag, you'd love that bag.
Thanks Luke for another informative upload., been following you for about 18 months and have found your walks, overnight camps in all weathers fascinating. Your fair constructive observations on products are interesting and unbiased. No doubt with Winter upon us you will be doing more 'bad weather' camps/walks. Enjoyed your cowboy camp a few weeks ago. Any chance of filming a wool blanket sleep over in poor weather like our fore fathers endured many many moons ago! Regards from England😊 sincerely hope your eye has been treated by now.
I have exclusively used free standing tents due to the alpine areas I camp in. Msr, Eureka and Nemo account for the products I have camped with. The free standing option with the duplex looks like an after thought. Not knocking the tent as I would love to have one. But my free standing tents are much easier to set up. I will say where the zpacks shines is the waterproofness.
use the magnet base of your flashlight to remove or isolate the metal flake.
Magnets work wonders for metal in the eye. I can't count the many times I used one to remove tiny metal frags.
Id really love it if you reviewed the naturehike p-series
as a carpenter on the north slope in 1980 I had a piece of metal get in my eye. The doctor there took it out with a magnet :) painless
Every time you say strength and honor at the end of your videos, the Orc in me goes, "Zug zug!"
Can you do the Dan Durston X-Mid 2 person tent?
Yes.. you got me with the yawn.. lol .. great review as always.. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours
I have used my duplex since March 2019, still getting a good pitch in rocky terrain is tough, using trek poles. Mostly happy with Mount of condensation but some nights it gets very wet inside, even with a door tied open all night. But, I do like how lite weight it is. Flex kit seems like a good idea from zpack but going to spend another 125, and carry the extra weight
...great review ,keep dry,good vid
Eye problem > Eye Doctor > Camping and RUclips stuff. Thanks for another vid.
Now you know why this is one of the most desirable tents for a thru-hike.
little confused...already spent an evening in the mountains with wind and rain and it performed perfectly, yet here we are with another review. got metal in your eye...go see an ophthalmologist...and finally, the zee pack duplex review coming up shortly...what did we just watch? dazed and confused.
See an eye doctor, i had a metal filling in my eye years ago, the pain just got worst, doctor took it out of eye...had a small scar for years
Good stuff luke! I would love to see your input/review on the Locus gear Djedi tent! Its a dcf event dome style tent! The cuben fiber mixture with event is supposed to prevent condensation. Which you do see with some cuben fiber tents. Great story behind that tent aswell. Soo expensive though but worth every penny im sure! Happy to see a non bias view on the Zpacks! Thanks for sharing! Hike on!
I like the sound of the rain. You probably should go to an eye doctor to make sure it won’t be a problem, please. I’m sure you’ll be OK Luke. Thanks for your video. Have a nice Thanksgiving.
Great review on the duplex, Luke! It's too pricey for my wallet. I love the sound of the rain on the tent, one of my favorite sounds ever. Hey brother, see an ophthalmologist ASAP, please. Having worked in the ER for many years I assisted with numerous eye injuries involving FOB's and until it's removed please do not rub the affected eye. I wish you well and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Did he ever publish a review on this tent?
Did Luke ever do his final review on the tent?
It would be interesting to see how well it handles sustained wind gusts up to 45-50 mph. I use a Berghaus Cairngorm 2 and that comfortably handles that level of wind. Although trying to pitch it (and I think any tent would be the same), is a pain in the neck.
I've seen a video of a thru-hiker on the PCT where he gets hit by a flash storm where it gets pummeled by hail in the desert, a couple of holes but nowhere near what a silpoly/silnylon tent would of had. Its a tough little tent.
I feel your frustration with the eye...I am a custom knife maker and every time I get the littlest piece of burned iron under my lenses, mine puff up (both) like I've been in a fight with Mike Tyson.
Pull your top eye lid over your bottom eye lid and do a sneeze, this usually elects most debris from the eye.
I'd probably have this tent if not for the price. Therefore I went with the LanShan2P
sheldon girvan me too, you can get double hooks from zpacks that fit right on our tents and you can operate the doors one handed.
@@mikeboard1 my Lanshan actually came with the double hook :)
You can’t leave that piece of metal in your eye. Hopefully it wasn’t old or rusted.
Is it any good for winter trips? I doubt it.
You should try the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo!
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Luke & Family, have a wonderful Thanksgiving, God bless always. 🔥☕️🍽🦃👼🏻👼🏻
How does one keep the inside dry if you have to pack it wet and set ut up again?
A nice look at the sturdiness and capabilities. But I have to ask because it drives me a bit nutz every time I watch you set up a tent...why do you ALWAYS have the groundsheet extending outside the borders of the tent floor?
In my experience the amount of condensation in the Duplex varies greatly, depending on air temperature, humidity, amount of tree cover etc. Strangely, the driest it ever stays, is when set up under low trees or foliage where the ground is already moist, leaf mulch etc.
Luke:GET THAT EYE CHECKED AND TREATED! Don't screw around with your eyes or vision!!!!!
Now, the tent. A little expensive for me. Seems thin. How durable is it? Looks light, weight wise and simple set up. I take it is only for warm or hot weather, correct? Would be nice if it was a 4 season. Speaking of cold weather, any reviews coming up or suggestions for a moderately priced decent cold weather tent? I think it's time to retire my current one (an older Ozark, from back when they made a good product). It's been used and abused alot and well, like I said....time to get a new one. Thanks again 4 an honest review. See ya in the next one.
that spec will work its way into your eye,
and you`ll have a floaty in your eye.
I got a couple of them in my eyes, eye doc pointed them out to me.
Hi, Is it still okey... no leaking?
Hey Luke, this is off topic but I think it's time for you to do another Winter Cabin video!!
Beautiful tent. Looks like it has lots of room. And I would love to purchase it, but that $600 price tag puts me off.
Glad to hear that the metal in the eye dislodged. I have never been in the market for a more expensive tent...but one question I would have were I to consider purchasing a tent such as this: What is the expected service life of this tent? A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Luke!
You guys do realize that this video was made some time ago, green leaves etc. I'm sure Luke has taken care of his eye problem by now.
Bill Yellowdog Welding then he should have said so.
Nice music at the end, who is this , pretty cruisey , thanks for the vid
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7:36 So I can avoid spending money on or packing a tent for a multi day trip that will ultimately leak and not keep me or my gear dry, what specific tents are you referring to that will leak or build excessive condensation to the point that I will end up wet?
That list has hundreds of tents.
ive used my duplex in foul weather on 2 thru hikes and never a drip
Try to use a magnet to pull the metal chip out of your eye.
I love the sound of the rain. Please get your eye checked. It does not come out on its own.
I would find it hard to trust it in heavy wind? Looks like as soon as it got any tear at all it would tear apart like a plastic bag? but then it’s not a 4 season mountaineering tent, probably more for the most shelters spots you can find
The material was literally designed to be used in racing sailboats before it started creeping into camping gear. The material itself is stronger in tension and wind than that of any mountaineering or expedition tent. But ain't nobody taking this to everest, the test of the tent is not designed that... for sudden storms and heavy winds is absolutely fine, I've used mine through some bad storms and even the tarp made out of the same material was perfectly fine
One angry thruhiker has disliked this video already. I'm going to enjoy this. Get the kettle on kids its tea time 🏴
Great review Luke, I did have my doubts about this tent but overall it held up really well. I would be very curious about long term use and fabric durability. With a hefty $600 price tag for the tent and an additional $125 for the flex kit you really need to be a gram counter and a individual who can really utilize all the benefits this tent has to offer.
Hi Prim, I own this tent in camo, it is a very good tent and i have this exact configuration with the poles; it all weights right under 2 pounds. The durability is compromised if you do not take care of it and baby it. In my last camping trip mine few off in a gust of wind landing on top of a brush where a brach poked a small hole and abrasion right by the center where the poles meet; I have repair tape from Zpacks as well and patched it with a small oval patch that is easy to cut with small first aid shears I carry and it is good as new almost unnoticeable but it took me a while to get over the fact I let it fly in the wind and the hole because of me; if it is windy you want to make sure it does not fly out other than that this tent has it all; space, light weight, head room, easy of use and good in the weather; for a three seasons tent the price is worth it every penny. Hope this helps.
If your wife is reading these comments please convince Luke to go to the eye physicians and get that checked out. As far as the tent is concerned...I'm not sure I like the design with the poles on the outside like they are. Seems like a decent setup though.
I just posted a video on my mountain bike ride to work and ride home and the first snow of the year here and Utah
Pull your lower eyelid and use a small magnet to try and get the piece out. A friend tried this and it worked for him. Who knows?
Cheers
What year did you get this tent?
Use a rare earth magnet and get that out of your eye...
Which colour was this Duplex?
Will yo be doing a review of the Sierra Design Meteor 2 or Meteor 3 tent any time in the future? Just wondering as I'm interested in that tent, and will need to get one by summer of 2020. Thanks for the great reviews, and Cheers from Winnipeg.
Luke go to eye doctor and get that metal out. I am a machinist and I had a piece of metal in my eye and it scratched my retina and also being stubborn I didn't go to eye doctor for over a week luckily I did go it was starting to get infected. Nothing to mess with please go.great video great review
If weight didn't matter what wud u suggest.? Hilleberg or Zpacks? I own hilleberg and thought about getting a zpacks but I hated how uninviting the zpacks is the hilleberg makes a nice home to go into. Etc.
GLAD THE PEICE OF METAL CAME OUT BUT I'D STILL CALL YOUR EYE DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE IT DIDN'T DAMAGE SOMETHING ! ENJOYED BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE !
Eye injuries are the worst. I took a sword to the eye once lol.
Did you put any equipment (shoes etc) outside in the vestibule? It looks like it's a bit high to keep a lot of water off the vestibule area if the storm is really involved. Otherwise, good video. While the product looks great, the price will keep me from purchasing it just yet...maybe some point in the future. Thanks for sharing! Aloha.
Luke, first let me say Im a fan and let me assure you I would never want to be misunderstood as disrespectful, that is certainly not my intent.
But I'd really like an honest answer here.
If you personally were an average camper, even one who anticipated spending a bit of time in some rain, even heavy rain, would you personally ever pull 600.00 plus dollars out of your own wallet and spend that much on a tent? I'm not talking about going on an expedition or anything, but fairly regular to heavy general camping use?
Just curious if you had to spend your own money how much you think you would need for this purpose. Because I know for a fact I can do it for less than 100.00.
Thanks for the reviews, love the content you and your wife share with us!
Would be nice if he reviewed the cheaper Lanshan tent from China. Both use trekking poles and has similar design.
I know that tent is super light but $600+ with poles. I think I'll stick with my Nemo Hornet 2P that cost me $295 it does weigh more coming in at 2lbs 6 oz. With minimum trail weight at 1lb 15oz.
Kamprite I still will agrue is the best on the market and ur off the GROUND easy set and who will pay 600 to sleep on the GROUND lol kamprite sold me
@@domoowens7530 I looked up Kamprite and I think I looked at the right thing. Is it the cot with a tent on top? If it is how camp you lug that through the woods? It looks heavy.
It folds up in a carrying case not dat heavy just 25 pounds
And its soo simple to put together 2 minutes are less watch utube videos on it( it's the best) tent money can buy in my opinion I've used all kinds of tents in my life this is the best good luck
And the funny dang is on the video the guy said the poles doesn't even comes with the $600 tent) he shud be ashamed of himself to endorse that tent
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I can't justify spending that type of money for a "Great Lightweight Tent", I'm not a thru hiker! If I was that tent be on top of the list I would buy first! Got to use one a few times an yes it is a great tent! Now the material is 30 dollars a yard so not sure what that means but these cottage industry people putting out great products, they deserve the price if not more. Just wish we had a lot more of these type of companies, maybe a few auto cottage companies??? LOL
I’ve been in down pours in a $40. Colman tent and been just as dry. This almost has a cheap tarp look to it. $600? That is insane for what is basically a shower curtain! lol
You should do a little research on Dyneema fabric. This material was developed for racing yachts to make sails. Show me a shower curtain that can handle that wind load! It also doesn't stretch, so no sagging and having to re-stake in the middle of a storm to keep it from collapsing on you. It also weighs almost nothing, so comparing it to a Coleman is like comparing apples and a ham sandwich! LOL I agree that it seems like an insane amount of money, but if you need to lighten things to be able to backpack any distance, then it would be well worth it.