Best Ultralight Tent - Zpacks ALTAPLEX UK 4 Season Use?
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Ultralight Wild Camping - The Zpacks Altaplex tested under UK Winter Conditions - Join me on this trip in the Mourne Mountains Northern Ireland. I talk about other gear that I used on this trip and why I haven't been mountain camping for over a year...I hope that you enjoy. The video is time coded, to make it easier for you to skip bits that are of no interest..... ATB Tom
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TIMECODES
0:00 - Introduction
1:19 - Drone Footage
2:01 - Tent Setup
2:18 - Tent Talk
4:17 - Kit Talk
6:50 - Drone Choice / Considerations
8:37 - Camera Choice / Considerations
9:10 - Tent Design / Features
13:54 - Tent Interior
14:53 - Some Negatives And Other Aspects
20:20 - Cooking
21:40 - About Me
24:07 - Vestibule Volume
25:34 - Final Thoughts - Sport
I have backpacked from the age of 16 and have had great adventures, I always felt that I struggled in the mountains physically but my mental strength always carried me through but now I know why , I have now at the ripe old age of 60 found out that I have a heart defect from birth , as of now I'm waiting for urgent open heart surgery , I miss the mountains so much , the wind , the smell of heather , hopefully after the OP I will gain fitness to carry on , my mental age is about 30 😁 . You see Tom people like you give hope to people like me , by watching you it gives me that feeling of adventure back that I long for , I wish you a speedy recovery and keep up the good work 👍
Hi Dave, thank you for this lovely message. I am sorry to hear that you have physical limitations to doing something that you love very much. I suppose when you are feeling crap you don't realise that other people are feeling the same too and you are not the only one... BUT with the right mental attitude you will not live forever but you can recover and do so much more than giving up. I thought I may not be able to do this again and have to sell my tents but the tide has turned in my favour and I am building on the positives..It's tough too waiting on an op or medication to work but of you look at your condition as temporary it really helps. Progress is never straight up its always ups and down but more ups that downs. This was a very short walk in for me but it was still out in the wilderness and gave me that adventure feeling that is hard to beat. With a mental age of 30 then you are in a great place to impact positively on your health condition... Here is a link to my FB if you want to message me anytime. ATB TOM facebook.com/tom.heaney.144
Tom! This is another great video with a lot of information! And I am so so so glad that your health has been improving and you are back to what you love. Cheers man!
Hi Kaan, good to hear from you again and thank you for the comment. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. I also appreciate your comment re my health so if that keeps ok then lots more content like this coming up. Off to the sun for a month so no videos for a while but will be developing my fitness so I can get stuck in when I get back.... ATB and hope you are well. Tom
Loved this film , Tom, especially the drone footage. Great to see a different type of tent, and even better to see you out in the hills again. Great job!
Hi Phil, thank you for watching and commenting too. I will get better drone footage next time I hope too.. Much appreciate the comment on my health status. Its been too long but was just so great to be in the hills again. The coast is crap... ATB Tom
Happy to hear you're back in the hills Tom. Wishing you a continued recovery.
Hey Kevin, I really appreciate the comment re my health status. I hope that you are getting out in that Soulo BL, its an awesome tent and piece of kit.. ATB Tom
Looks like a really good Tent.Nice camp too.Thanks for sharing this great video.
Hey hello and thank you for watching and commenting positively. Its always a bit harder to review a product out in the actual field but more interesting I think... ATB Tom
Great to see how the Zpacks handled the wind and rain - I assumed they wouldn’t have been that strong and up to our weather conditions, also good to see condensation wasn’t a problem. Great to learn a little more about you Tom and sorry to hear about your health challenges especially over the last year. I can only imagine what it must have been like for you not to have been able to fulfill your passion in the way that you enjoy - fingers crossed it keeps moving in the right direction for you! Really nice video 😊
Hi Miriam, thank you for this detailed comment. I very much appreciate it. Sorry for the delay in replying but on Holidays and a long thoughtful comment like yours deserve a decent response..🤪Yeah a tough year with no mountain camping but hopefully more now in the future. I always appreciate comments from fellow CZcams content creator as its hard when you are managing your own comments and replies.. Love your editing and drone shots which add that but extra to your videos. Keep up the great work and look forward to your next one.. ATB Tom
Good to see you back Tom doing what you enjoy. Great review and hope your recovery and health continue to improve.
Hi I hope that you are well. Thank you for commenting especially on my health status. The idea is to start making many more vide tent and equipment reviews out in the mountains like I used to do... ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 After watching probably every Hilleberg tent review on CZcams I am still going around in circles about which one to get. However, I will be going to Nordic Outdoors in Richmond early in the new year to test a couple out in person. I think I am now being converted to the black label. So if the slope at the back of the Nammatj 2/3 is workable at my height I am veering over to that one now! I have been having an enjoyable headache deciding but all your videos really do offer great insight. I just don't think one tent is going to be enough!!🤣
Great to see you back in the mountains. Looking forward to many more. As for the tent, seems very well made. The gap between the fly and the ground would be too much for me unfortunately.
Hi William, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I liked most aspects of the tent and was pleasantly surprised by its performance. The pyramid design and fabric work really well but I would need a double skin one that as you say is a lot closer to the ground to seal out harsh weather. Thank you for the encouraging comment about me getting back in the mountains, I appreciate it. ATB Tom
Great video Tom and a very interesting little tent. Most importantly, great to see you back down the hills 👍✅️
Hey Neil, thank you very much for your comments. When are we hitting the hills again as its been 4 years. Would be great to go up some night and test the Hilleberg against the Terra Nova .. Thank you for the comment re my health status. Its has taken quite a long time but I think I am getting there... Catch up soon bm. Tom
Great stuff Tom! I've looked at Zpacks over the years (mainly the duplex), simply because I'm not a kid anymore and I want to reduce base weight! The jury is still out on these (especially this one!), though having watched many through-hikers swear by them I certainly don't doubt the build quality, and being a trekking pole user these designs suit me. I salute you for getting out again under the medical circumstances! Great review, and take care....atb Sinco
Hey thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I am not 100 percent sure myself on a trekking pole tent for the Mournes when I like to camp in exposed areas. Although if I could fins a Lanshan 1 with the 4 season inner I would be tempted.... ATB Tom
Sorry to hear of your health issues, but good on you for getting on with living your life. Look forward to seeing more videos, take care and all the best 👍
Hey thank you very much for your wishes regarding my health... Yeah hopefully plenty more videos and great that you are enjoying them... ATB Tom
You have some selection of tents now! Great video. I hope the heart continues to improve
Hey John, thank you for watching and commenting. This is a softie camp compared to what you have been doing on the summits, but I hope to develop my fitness and get back to Hare's gap and then upwards and onwards from there. I appreciate you comments on my health. ATB and looking forward to your next video battling and having such fun when the weather turns nasty.. Tom
Been using a zpacks tents for over 6 years good to see people in uk now using them
Hey good to hear from you Mark , its been a while.. I hope yo are well and appreciate the comment. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 yeah still stuck in Vietnam waiting boarders to open again … but been busy with some new gear testing all good
Good to see you back in the Hills Tom! Tent looks really well especially considering the weight. Drone and drone shots were brilliant. Cheers
Hi Stuart, I hope that you are well. It would be good to see you out more in the hills too as I know you love camping on the summits... Especially in your BL Hilleberg Soulo.. I hear you have a drone too so looking forward to your next video. Thank you once again for your positive comments. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 yes Tom hoping to get out at some stage just life getting in the road as usual! I’ve the mavic mini so it just holds up ok in the winds. Don’t think it would be much use in this weather!
Great to see you have made it back into the hills again, hopefully you might get a bit of snow next time you are up. I must admit until seeing this video and your review of this tent I would never have considered this type of tent but the technical fabrics and weight make it much more interesting.
Hi John, thank you for commenting especially about making it back into the hills again. We need to get out for a camp before the winter disappears and maybe even bring Rusty... Yes a camp in the snow would be fab and I am sure I or we can make that work form mid January on... Catch up soon. Tom
Tom, I sent some 0.51 DCF to a Backpackinglight tester and he tested it to around 30,0000mm of H20 pressure. This was a brand new piece of DCF, so it will decrease in performance, but that is amazing performance. Imagine what 0.74 DCF is! In long duration rains I have no worries with DCF.
PS you can get the pitch lower, just lower the pole! It takes some practice, but the gear is worth it.
Hey Matt, sorry for the late reply but Currently on hols... That's great to hear about the Hydrostatic Head with the DCF. It's my first time with this fabric and it definitely feels a bit special. I loved the design too with its strength volume combination and would buy one if it had a solid inner and closer to ground pitch.. Yeah I did lower the pole and that helped but tried to set it up as recommended height from ZPacks themselves and also how it looked on their video... I seriously appreciate your comments especially as a CZcams content creator yourself with fantastic subscribers. It's hard to watch and get the time to comment on others videos when you are trying to manage your own.... ATB Tom
If you want more warmth, there's no question, put the CCF pad on top. The reason being is the CCF pad has extremely small pockets of air in it. That air is what is doing the actual insulating, the foam if just there to trap the air. So, those little CCF air pockets don't churn around like the air in a large inflatable does. In other words, in an air pad, air molecules can travel all through the pad, and can move to colder areas of the pad. Not so with CCF, the air molecules stay close to your body (you're the radiator) and thus stay warm.
Hey Matt, I really appreciate this comment an excellent detail thank you. I remember reading the best way somewhere but couldn't actually remember the outcome. I have always the CCF on top as I feel its more comfortable. The foam helps to dampen some of the bouncy Ness on a predominantly air filled mat... And as I said if Eric Nomak does it then there must be some logic.. Here though on the DCF ground sheet it was just too slippy for the Uberlight so I had to have the CCF on the bottom. Thank you for sharing your detailed knowledge for me and other readers. I hope that you are well. ATB Tom
Very good review, Tom. After watching, I feel I understand the features and plus/minus points. You explained them well. The fly sheet does seem short and it’d be interesting to hear why the designers have done that.
Good to see your tent review portfolio increasing. ATB
Hi Gary I hope that all is good with you. I appreciate you watching and commenting once again on this video. This tent is definitely at the other end of the scale compared to your Expedition Super Quasar.. I think the outer is so short to reduce weight and help ventilation as the single skin non breathable fabric could definitely be very prone to big condensation. You know how people love to complain if there is even a single drop if it... ATB Tom
Happy to see you're back out and feeling better mate! Was surprised to see you with the Altaplex! I got it a few months back but the footage was not great so didn't release it! You and I will end up with the same collection (if you end up getting it haha)
Hi Rob great to hear from you and thank you for commenting.. That's funny that you have this tent so I hope maybe you will film again and review it. I have on a good few occasions done a review then completely re filmed it, even just because I sounded and came across a bit flat... Appreciate your comments on my health and it was so amazing to be out in the Mountains if only a short walk in.. Looking forward to viewing your video on closed cell mattresses.. ATB Tom
Great review, I have an Altaplex and a Hilleberg Unna. Thank you
Hey Mark thank you for the feedback.. Great to hear that you have two very different but great tents .. All the very best Tom
I love that tent! I have the Duplex. But, I have considered getting the Altaplex as a second tent. Nice review. New follower here. Crow✌️
Hey great to hear from who has a very similar tent... I really liked it too as it felt special and I actually had a great night's sleep
Another great video Tom.. wouldn't be a tent for me but really enjoyed your opinion.. Keep well..
Hi Stephen, thank you for watching and commenting. Yeah I agree that its not for me actually but was great to try it out and was a little surprised by the performance and interior space... ATB Tom
Love it. That Soto sounds powerful, has anyone ever mentioned that..? .. 😉🤣 really great review. I'm not likely to be ever in the market for this kind of shelter but your reviews are a pleasure to watch always. Here's hoping the health keeps improving and theres more mountains ahead for you! Atvb!
I do add in a sound effect in my edit to make the Soto or any stove I use sound more powerful. Not to deceive in any way but just to make things a bit more interesting by the sound effect. Its called the flame thrower sound effect ha ha. To be fair it is a great little stove and can handle itself when its windy or cold. I really appreciate your positive comments on my reviews and health status. I just decided to discuss what I hadn't been camping as doing back garden reviews and only reviews but little actual camping is not really what its all about for me. I like to review in the Mountains and do real field tests if at all possible. This is so much harder to do but makes much more interesting viewing in my opinion.... ATB Tom
Nice camp, only watched your review videos so far so this was a welcome change.
I know what you mean about space in a tent, I am 6’3” and as I am 59 not the most flexible so I enjoy the space to turn when in my MSR Hubba Hubba but it’s not a windy weather tent !
Look forward to your next
Hi Mountain Hopper, I hope that you are well and thank you for commenting. Yes a small space and lack of flexibility are not a great combination.. But the fact that you are 6'3 adds to that mixture. Looking to review equipment much more in the actual mountains.. ATB Tom
Great video Tom. The tent looks like a good bit of kit. I have a Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo which is similar design but not DCF. I really rate the design for summer but have not used it n winter. Anyway, I’m glad your back out. It must have been tough not doing what you love. ATB and keep up the good work 👍
Hi Jamie, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment once again. The design was very impressive and easy to manage in moderate wind. Maybe you will give yours a go sometime in the winter if its not too cold or windy... Thank you also for the comments re me getting back out. I enjoyed this camp so much even though it was only a little one. How are you getting on with your Nammatj poles? ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Thanks Tom. I think I am going to give it a go one night this winter if the wind isn’t to bad. I do really like the design and the weight is a big plus. In regards to the poles, I am going to try and source some 10mm ones. I will probably never need to double pole, but it’s always good to have the option. I do tend to find myself in bad weather so if it’s ever forecast to be really bad I’d take them as a precaution.
Hands down the most elite camper I’ve known. Using top camping gear.
Hi Elirita, thank you for watching and this positive comment... I do try and review top quality gear on my channel. I feel that if you are potentially camping in harsh environments then you need tried and tested gear. None of it is perfect though so I try to honestly point out the pros and cons. I appreciate that you have commented on a number of my videos.. ATB Tom
Well done for getting back into the saddle after your heart issue. I have a heart condition called Cardiomyopathy. I had a flair up in Feb and my ejection fraction reduced to 25%. After 2 operations I’m back up to 35% and after 4 months of rest I’m back to hiking. I started with the South Downs Way through hike (115 miles over 8 days). Then up to the Lake District for a few hills. Things are now much better. It would be tough not to walk, hike, climb, wild camp etc. Here’s to clever heart devices and drugs!
Hey Dean, thank you for touching base and sharing your heart troubles with me.. That must have been terrible as I know how my heart felt at 40% so 25 must have been awful. Its strange how it takes so long to recover but great to hear that you are back out in the mountains... ATB and thank you for commenting and watching my video. Tom
Good on ya mate! For a moment there, I thought that I was the only one... I slog around with effectively one functional lung, BUT I only have this one life, so neither do I let that little detail hold me back.
Just imagine me huffing and puffing up the Chain Ladders. 😄
A new video from you, always makes for a good day Tom!
Hey thank you David once again for commenting and watching my videos. Sorry to hear of you health but awesome to hear that you make the best of it and get out and about in the hills..Yeah we all got to do the same and not let it get you down... ATB and keep well Tom
Throughly enjoyed that Tom, interesting tent, definitely a lot of pros but I don’t think I could get used to that gap! I’m hoping to invest in a drone so was great to see a bit of the behinds the scenes. I was thinking mini 2, but now you have me contemplating the air2s! Glad to hear your heart troubles are behind you, looking forward to more of your videos! ATB Gary.
Hi thank you for commenting and watching. Yeah the gap would be a killer for me too. Here in Ireland as you know its always windy so 99 percent of the time I like the wind sealed out of my tent , not rocketing over my face.. The mini 2 is an awesome drone and I was so close to buying one. In fact even after I had ordered the Air 2 s I almost changed my mind. But for me it comes down to the wind thing again and its actually difficult to fly a drone in the Mournes due to this. So this was the first time I had it out in the Mournes and it managed no bother. I even flew it up along side me so I didn't have to carry the extra weight... Thank you for the comment re my heart its much appreciated. ATB Tom
I love Zpacks tents.......Recently, I bought Zpacks Plex Solo and I am extremely satisfied .... It is the kind of tent I have been dreaming of for a long time ... Dynema is a very good material.
Hey its good to hear that you are happy with your Zpacks tent. I must admit I really liked this one. The fabric feels very special... ATB Tom
Good to see you back again. A very interesting and helpful review. That said, I think I'll stick to my Hilleberg Enan and save weight by not carrying a drone ;-)
Ha ha that drone in its bag and two spare batteries was 2.5kg... Every time I save weight somewhere I then add it on somewhere else... A great comment thank you. Tom
You red my mind, although I don't own an Enan, during the video I was thinking all the time if the Enan would be a good substitute. I am very interested in thoughts about that.
Great review as always Tom. Glad to hear your health is improving. Not a fan of that style of tent but great review. If you lowered the pole you could get the fly closer to the ground .👍
Hi Alan thank you for watching and your comments re my health its very much appreciated.. Yeah I had the pole at its lowest recommended height by the manufacturer. I also looked at the ZPacks video to make sure my pitch was similar to theirs.. In hindsight though I do reckon as you say it could be lowered and the pitch still pretty taught.. Thanks once again.. ATB Tom
Hi Tom I've got the little brother of this tent (the plexamid) as well as a Soulo BL. The space to weight ratio in the Zpacks is unreal but I'll carry the Soulo in winter even if it's 6x the weight!
Hi Kevin, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment twice... Great to hear from someone who has the Soulo BL to compare against the Zpacks. I was very impressed with it and would definitely consider one to 3 season use though I always like to be sealed off from the wind a little more.. ATB Tom
Great video as always Tom. If you’re ever near Fermanagh give me a shout and I’ll let you test my MSR Elixir 2 just for the craic of it. We’ve plenty of cold, wet and windy weather here too!
Hi Donnie, thank you for your comments and watching the video off course... Thats a kind offer and if I am down your direction I would be very appreciatiative of being able to borrow the MSR for a review.. I hope that you are getting out on lots of camps. ATB Tom
Eric Normark put the closed cell foam pad on top of the air mattress because the closed cell foam provides the insulation; the air mattress is for comfort only. Glad to hear you recovered and are well now Tom.
Hey thank you for your comments re the mattress and my health.. Yes on top is my choice as I feel that the foam also takes away some of the air bed bounciness too... ATVB Tom
Yes, Eric Normark!!!
Hey tom,great vid as per normal!must admit i did wonder why you hadnt been out on the hills.I assumed it was because of covid and restriction and the hassle associated with it.Glad to hear you are on the mend.I think the tent would be a great 3 season tent,even in windy wet conditions you could pull your gear into the centre away from the edges and keep it relatively dry.I wouldnt fancy it in windy snow conditions i think the spindrift would be a pain.On a positive note you could probably build a snowman in your vestibule without getting out of your sleeping bag.Keep up the great reviews tom!
Hey Stuart, love the sense of humour re the snow man ha ha.. I love spindrift but not when it starts to penetrate inside your tent. It would get everywhere here and ball up the mesh too. I am not a big fan of pushing 3 season tents into 4 seasons but this managed here very well and is doable for sure.. I really appreciate your comments re my health status. Its been hard enough but enjoyed doing gear reviews to keep me going. Now I can start back reviewing kit when I actually field tents it in the mountains... ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks for taking the time to reply.Ive been toying with the idea of getting a samaya 2.5.Am getting a lil long in the tooth for humping 3-4 kg tents.Will let you know how i get on if i take the plunge.Take care.
Hello, thanks for the video. Coming straight to the point, I see massive problems in rougher conditions with stronger winds compared with snow fall. I suspect the flysheet and the mesh does not stop any snow from blowing inside the tent from any side of it. But you should be fine as long as the wind conditions don’t get too gnarly. DCF is pretty strong and waterproof , it’s just the ventilation concept that disqualifies this tent to be a safe 4 season solution. Another improvement of a 3 season tent could be external tent poles like on a Zpacks DupleXL or like on the Tarptent Scarp 1. Those tent poles provide a massive improvement in terms of wind resistance.I would like to see an update video as soon you’ve gained some date with snow and stronger wind conditions. Cheers
Hi Andreas thank you for the points that you raised.. Unfortunately no update coming regarding snow resistance as I cannot possibly own all the tents that I review.. This one like most was borrowed and now back to its owner.. I am also not prepared to test someone else's tent to the limit as I am sure you can understand. My own tents no problem such as the BL Soulo and Nammatj. Yeah exposure to high winds and snow wouldn't go too well with this tent due to its design and points that you mentioned.. It is quite strong and would suit some 4 season conditions but not in an exposed location... Wind and blowing snow not a good combination here.. You can lower the pole and shovel snow on top of the bottom of the fly but then you have no ventilation.. The 4 season concept is very vague I suppose and means different things to different people.. I am sure the tent could survive 40 to 50mph winds but not a comfortable night for sure.. I own a Lanshan 2 pro and update my camping thoughts in the video description.. ATB Tom
Reminds me of my (hugely cheaper) Lanshan 1 Pro, no slouch at 690g (plus maximum 10 stakes). Paradoxically, I bought it for stealth camping in my local countryside (the Chilterns) during lockdown. However, I've been pleasantly surprised by how far I can push its limits into a moderate 3-season mountain setting. Mids rock!
Hi David, great that you enjoyed this one too. I was very surprised by this tent and if I used walking poles then a 600g tent with this space is awesome. The fabric feels rather special too... Tom
Very nice job Tom. Great to see you fit and healthy enough to venture out again. An interesting tent. Certainly more of a 3-season piece of kit. The ventilation is good, until the weather turns cold then it would be very drafty. Would lowering the pole make a difference?
Hi Barry how are you? I appreciate you commenting particularly on my health status.. I had the pole well lowered at one point to significantly below what the manufacture recommended but the gap was still huge... Definitely a deal breaker for me, but if sorted would be great 3 season shelter.... ATB Tom
I think that saving weight is more important to the manufacturer than not being drafty. .
I liked that you recorded the launching of your drone, not seen anyone else do that.
Not sure about that specific tent to be honest, but I really do fancy some sort of pyramid style, and have for a while! They seem strong in the wind, moreover I like that you can sometimes switch inners for mesh/solid depending on the season.
... Just waiting for someone to moan at you about blowing your mat up with your mouth 😂
Hi Mike, thank you for watching and your comments. This tent is a bit high even for me so I agree with you. I was impressed with it in the wind as the fabric doesn't stretch so it stands very solid. As you say they do offer great flexibility re the different inner options on some models. Yeah I probably read somewhere not to inflate by blowing directly into it but hopefully it won't come to too much harm.... ATB and hope you are getting out camping in your Ultra Quasar. Tom
That gap! Sheep good graze through your vestibule without breaking a step. If it was windy your gear would be 2 miles away.
Glad you shared the reason for not being out, I was thinking you were a Hilleberg loving retiree! That made me laugh about others not putting up with the filming, a lot more relaxing at your own pace.
Hey Dave, how are you? Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment as a fellow decent (half) content creator on CZcams. Yeah I moved some of my gear inside the inner in case it got blown away! The gap was a bit frustrating but I managed and was actually very comfortable once the wind direction changed. When so much of this tent is about the low weight and high internal volume the less actual fabric the better to keep the weight down. I decided to share the health issue as its been a big thing for me and gutted for a year having to make back garden reviews at not being able to get in the mountains and do them out especially in harsh conditions. ATB and so so very very much looking forward to your next review which I will watch 100 percent every second. Tom
Hi Tom. Thanks for sharing. Nice looking tent but for me it’s to open at the bottom.
Hi Bastiaan, I hope that you are well. The space at the bottom for ventilation is way too open for me too. Plenty of other comments re this as well here. A shelter is a shelter and it should protect you from wind and rain in this instance. It does a great job with the rain but the wind was another matter. From the rear though its a good bit better... ATB Tom
A bit late, but now I just saw the video. Interesting to see you in this tent. The brand seems to be very popular among american long distance hikers. Which one would you prefer for that; this one or the Hilleberg Enan?
Very nice footage, you put so much love in your videos! Sorry to hear about your condition but great to see you doing what you (we) love most. Keep up the good work👏🏽
Hi Jasper thank you again for watching and commenting on one of my videos. Yes this is an interesting tent and I really liked it even though I was very unsure about the single skin and the fact that the tent doesn't come close to the ground... For 3 season use if I was someone who used walking poles already then its a definite winner due to 600g weight and internal volume. If you add the weight of a walking pole (if you don't already use one) then the weight creeps up towards 900g and that brings the option of a few other tents close to that weight range.. Flip I am struggling to decide between this and the Enan... You know its the Zpacks I am afraid. The DCF feels super special, love the triangle design and look and it is actually pretty good in the wind. The interior volume is a luxury and I had no issues at all with condensation... ATB and thank you for this very thought provoking question to a Hilleberg fanboy... Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Haha, for that I thought there is no better person to ask this, since we're both Hillie fans. Very interesting to hear your opinion, thank you so much!
@@kayasper6081 welcome..
I like to see how the Altiplex handles very strong wind, perhaps with a double pole set-up.
Yes as the fabric is very strong then options to double pole would be great on DCF trekking pole tents... I think the poles are potentially a weakness as they are not really designed for supporting tents in high wind... They may have large diameters but the pole walls are very thin and dont really flex like a proper tent pole... best wishes and thank you for the comment.. Tom
I have heard That putting the z-lite on top of x-lite feels warmer than the otherway around because of the surface.
Hi Jens, thank you that was my intention but the floor was too slippy so had to revert to putting the Exped underneath... ATB Tom
I have some thoughts on how maybe your heart could benefit from simple things like , underfloor heating, maybe installing roof window to get more sunlight, if your house is warm and you have enough of sunlight your diet naturaly will change, maybe more certain needed foods will end up in your diet as well.
heart is such important muscle if it hurts it gives you anxiety feeling trough out the body, i wish you well Thom
Hi Karl, thank you for reaching out and I so understand the anxiety thing... I appreciate your thoughts to help... Looking after your body is very important and a key part of that is nutrition.. I have used the Headspace app for meditation. I find this so hard but it definitely helps when you stick at it.... ATB Tom
To reduce the gap between the tent and the ground, all you have to do is hit the sticks closer to the tent .. and it is not recommended to pitch the tent next to a creek / river as it is always a bit colder and the humidity is also higher..
Hi Jonny, thank you for your comments... Plenty of wind here this night so I knew there would be little condensation... Yes dropping the poles certainly lowers the tent but I couldn't find information from Z Packs or any of their videos that recommend this, though it is totally logical... ATB Tom
I totally lost interest in the tent- sorry Tom, when you started talking about your health problems. I'm so relieved to hear that things are stabilising and you are back out there. Take it easy but keep doing the things you love.
Hey Derek, I really appreciate your comments. I just made the decision to share why I hadn't been out as its not my style to not be camping in the Mountains.. Many people have different health issues and work around then just as I have done.. I hope you are well and getting out camping yourself. ATB Tom
Not sure I’d fancy being in that during a storm…
It's potentially drafty but many users love this type of tent.. Once you start to carry any extra gear to keep warm then you are reducing the benefits of the light weight... ATB Tom
so what exactly happened to your heart I'm just wondering if it related to vaccines, I'm asking just because after second vaccine me 29 y.o got massive problems with heart, first week i couldn't sleep normally in fact i was afraid to fall asleep , cardiac arrest or whatever call it i was afraid that i won't wake up, now 3 months later i still feel my heart in pain , it's better but not good as it was.
Hi Karl, thank you for this comment and sorry to take so long to get back.... My heart issues started in my mid 30s so no link with vaccines.. I too have worried a tremendous amount about my heart and over the years and this really does not help. Its so hard to put it to the back of your mind when its potentially so serious but any issued that you have will definitely not be helped by worry.... I have worried so many times about nothing and got it wrong. I understand that this makes me feel more unwell and I don't want to feel unwell so I have got my thoughts under control which really helps. When you do have a physical issue with your heart in my experience it takes a few months to heal so hopefully you are on the road to recovery and your mental attitude towards this can 100 percent help or hinder... I hope that this helps.... ATB Tom
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Awe fully expensive for what it is
Hi Tony, thanks for commenting once again... Yes all DCF tents are just so expensive 😫. Its the price you pay for ultra strong fabric and super light weight.. Not my thing personally but I can understand the attraction for certain camping conditions... ATB Tom
Again, it's so difficult to hear what you are saying. I'm sorry, but I'm unsubcribing. But thanks for your output.
Hey thank you for the feedback. I have gave up trying to make perfect videos... Maybe sometime if you try and film in these sorts of conditions you will understand how difficult the audio is.. its more a visual video showing aspects of tent performance that few other chaneks do and I am honestly happy with thar.. You can't win them all. ATB and once again I hope you can find other videos that suit your needs... Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Thanks for your reply Tom. So many other channels show reviews of tents in their gardens on a balmy day don't they. But yours are the real deal in the wilds. I've got an Enan and an Akto and use the Enan mostly now. They use the same poles and I have thought of double-poling the Enan, but I have to say that I've been in some vicious wildcamps in the Pyrenees and the Enan was stellar with a single pole. Your Nammatj is in a different league though! ATB🙏
@@domo3552 Hi thank you... Working on audio solutions if possible in high winds... Good to hear of your tents and camping locations. I camped in Andorra a few times and it was totally awsome.. ATB Tom
Zpaks tents are completely garbage. Best to get an Xmid pro.
Hi Ryan, thank you for your comments. Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 No worries, glad to help.
Just reviewed an X-Mid today so will be on CZcams later... Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 That's good, hopefully you take down this video or change the title so people don't waste money on Zpacks garbage. 👍