ZPACKS TRIPLEX TENT: PROS & CONS (why you should upgrade)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Since we were forced off the Appalachian Trail in March due to COVID-19, we have decided to upgrade a lot of our gear. Our previous tent (Kelty TN2) has been our go-to for the past 4 years when we go camping, but have now realised that it was just too heavy for a thru-hike.
After plenty of research on tents that would be best suited for us on long hikes, we decided on the ZPacks Triplex. In this video we will discuss why we changed tents and what we like and dislike so far about the Ultralight ZPacks tent.
We may also mention what hikes we have planned in the near future too...
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We’re Scott & Lauren, a couple from Melbourne in Australia!
Our passion for travelling, backpacking and hiking started back in July of 2017 when we headed off to Europe for a 6-month backpacking trip, which would ultimately change our lives. After returning in January 2018, the "standard" post-travel emotions hit.
We both decided we would knuckle down and try and save as much money as possible before jetting off again to see more of this beautiful world.
First stop... Atlanta in Georgia, USA - Here is where we will be attempting an Appalachian Trail thru-hike beginning in March 2020!
Great review!
I have one, a few years old now... I got the slightly heavier fabric just so that it was slighty "tougher", and less see through. My previous tent was 2.7kg so an extra 100 grams or so was nothing, came in at 770g from memory.
I used it on the Hume and Hovell track, it was great and sooo roomy. I did a couple of things different, 1) I put my gear in the 4 corners ( water in one, boots in another, pack etc in last two) it helped keep the floor "straight", I slept in the middle. 2) on the "optional" last 4 guy ropes on the tent roof, I placed stick "risers" (about 14" , 350mm high that the guy ropes went over before going down to the pegs... helps lift the tent roof at the attachment point and gives much more room inside.
Thanks for that advice Scott, sounds like it works out perfectly for you! The tougher, less see through tent does sound like a great option! We’ll have to keep it in mind!
That tent looks awesome for 2 people and gear... and it's long and so light! This may just be our next hiking tent! I'll be keen to see how it goes on the Bibbulmun.
We are very excited to use it extensively. We are expecting big things! Can’t wait 🏕
It is even more awesome for just 1 and gear.
Using the double guylines at each end, utilizing a stick to elevate the line before you stake it down gives each end “massive” headroom! (Seemingly vertical wall headroom!) I loved this feature…and love the tent! Sadly, so did a rodent: Which I repaired with 32, 2 sided Tenacious Tape patches! “Bombproof, but not chipmunk proof!!”
You two seem like a sweet couple. Thanks for the infirmative review.
Jarrett Reckseidler glad you enjoyed it 👍
Nice review of the Triplex. That is a huge amount of space for the weight! I’ve been really happy with how my Altaplex went on its first trip. Zpacks design and quality for their shelters I think justifies the higher price tag.
Couldn’t agree more!
Nice video. Those rainblow zippers suck if you're somewhere with a lot of insects - the tent is more open than it needs to be. Better are the j-shaped doors.
Thanks, very useful vid !
Does it come with a Tasman Devil to spice thing up?
Yes it does!
Nice grass 👍
Does the $1000 limit on import taxes include shipping or just the official price of the tent? Also are other accessories purchased as separate items with the tent and shipped in the same packaging taxed in the same $1000 limit? Or should they be purchased and shipped separately? 🤔
Thanks
Purchased and shipping separately. Can’t exceed $1000 include shipping 👍
Lastly, the camouflage, spruce green or burnt orange colours give a lot more privacy as they are not near as transparent and see through as the blue.
We are aware.
Hi I am considering get a Zpacks duplex or a Triplex, how was the service from Zpacks. I see they have a seven week wait before delivery. PS I am in Sydney Australia and would love to see your tent.
Hey Les!! The service was great. Our tent arrived within 7-10 working days. No problems whatsoever. 💪
@@LaurenandScott judging by your recent post it appears you are based in Vic. Also did customs take into account freight or only the purchase price of the tent( Tent and freight is currently $1019 but the tent is ONLY $975 aus.)
They will take in total price. But ours was a little over, around $1008 at the time and we had no issues. We didn’t get held up at customs or have to pay tax. Luck of the draw maybe?
Hi. Nice video. Did you test it ? What you say now on this tent . Thanks
Hi Durinoo, yes we have been using the Triplex for 6 months now and it has seen approx 700km of trail. It has been absolutely amazing and definitely our one of our favourite pieces of gear!
We’ll be doing an updated video with our thoughts now that it has been out on trail, so stay tuned 👍
I wanted to love mine but hated it on the Appalachian trail. The rain blew in horribly. $800 setting in my basement went to a Big agnus 3-person
Oh no sorry to hear! Definitely is abit finicky with where to set it up to have the most coverage!
We also now own a BigAgnus 3 person for our upcoming bike trip as the free standing nature will be very handy!
Forget the AT come to Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 hike the CDT.
We wish! At the moment, we aren’t allowed to leave 5KM from our house
@@LaurenandScott no good here we can go anywhere we want. Social distanceing of course and masks when not possible.
You’re supposed to stake out all four corners first, then position the trekking poles.
Supposed to* yes. But we found that we got a better pitch when we did it this way.
I am very surprised by that as the vast majority of thru hikers and some of the most notable UL TH-camrs that use a Zpacks tent stake out all four (4) corners first just as Zpacks recommends. I have only used the Duplex and Altaplex tents and not the triplex. I can unequivocally state that the best pitch you can possibly get from the duplex is staking out all four (4) corners first. So, it was hard to believe that this would not also be the case for the triplex: See, for example, the following (which is a fine upstanding gentlemen pitching exactly how I pitch the duplex and it is literally a perfect picture pitch:
m.th-cam.com/video/UWcJ14QUbTQ/w-d-xo.html
This is the Follow BigFoot method th-cam.com/video/NTiFRlBjwcY/w-d-xo.html and it is vastly superior to the Zpacks suggested method. I have adapted this method for single pole Zpacks Mid tents th-cam.com/video/uDqw-s-ZiUQ/w-d-xo.html such as the Plexamid and Altaplex models and it works a treat. Blue Boy
The floor area is small for a 3 person tent. You cannot have 2 people + gear inside, there is not enough space for that. This tent has interior dimensions of 152cm x 2.3m. if you take two 64cm wide sleeping pads (like Big Agnes Rapide SL Wide) then you have only 24 cm left in between the pads, not enough for your gear. It is super small for a 3 person tent. Not to mention that there is a significant angle to the sides, which reduces effective floorspace.
What footprint? You can fit three humans in this tent.
@@LaurenandScott see added info above: if you look at the Big Anges Copper Spur 3 person tent that has inside dimensions of 178x229 cm while this is only 153x178. You might fit 3 tiny people inside very uncomfortably, but I am 189cm tall (6'2'').
@@NVIK5 we have both.
@@NVIK5 this is a TRIPLEX. It’s 153cm x 230cm.
@@LaurenandScott this is exactly what I wrote. Can you check again what I said before commenting? Do not assume that you audience is incompetent, because based on your comments it feels like it.
Another awesome video guys.
Loved our Triplex on the AT! It was awesome in huge storms and snow. We went the camo for the darkness, it blocks a lot of light compared to the blue or green. What I didn’t like the fiddly door openings in the middle of the night.
Slow Road To Anywhere that’s great news! That gives us some confidence that this tent will last a while and will withstand plenty of bad weather! 👍
Did you have any issues finding space on the AT to pitch the triplex? I'm wondering if it'll be too much trouble vs the duplex.
Unfortunately we didn’t have the triplex for the AT. However we don’t think it’ll be a problem at all. The campsites we stayed at all had plenty of room 😊
@@LaurenandScott awesome to hear, thank you for your reply!
I, also, upgraded from a Kelty TN2 to a Triplex. I did it because the TN2 just was not roomy enough.
Haha that’s great! Agreed .
Really great overview! Been using a heavy budget tent for some time now, but really considering investing in the triplex. I often go with my two huskies, so the extra room will be nice. Thanks for sharing!
Please do mate! Great tent and sooo much room. Easy set up and so easy to pack down. Worth the price tag.
@@LaurenandScott thanks for your reply! My only question is how well it may hold up to dogs walking around in it. I’d hate for them to rip a hole in a $700 tent… 😬😬😬
@@LaurenandScott also, love your videos so would be cool to see more. But I know balancing the videos with everyday life can be tough! 😆
It’s a pretty solid floor. All depends how careful you can possibly be I suppose.
We have been awfully lazy. But just completed a 1000km thru hike here in AUS so will have some content on that. ZPacks triplex held up well over 40 days.
Question for you savvy Aussies: I may be attempting an AT thru hike with my son this year or if not, then maybe 2022 or 23. I am looking at the Zpack Triplex as our tent. They offer a footprint to go under the tent. I see hikers using footprints on other tents. From your experience, do you think a thru hiker would need a footprint to go under the Triplex, or do you think it might hold up without one?
We were asking ourselves the same thing when we purchased it. To be honest, we don’t think it’s necessary, just be careful on where you set up and check for pointy sticks etc. Having the footprint will be more protection but it’s also more weight and we think If you’re careful enough, the bottom of the tent is definitely strong enough to handle most surfaces.
@@LaurenandScott Hmmm... I appreciate that answer. And wow, so fast. I just checked the time over there, and it's almost 1 PM. 7:40 PM here!
I think I may purchase the tent, check it out for myself and make the decision about the footprint after that. Thanks for answering so fast :) Great video too.
That’s a great idea. Thanks very much! We are going to do a new one soon, seeing as have been using it for over 6 months now so there’s definitely some new info to be added 🤝
@@LaurenandScott Well I hit the bell so we'll be checking it out when you upload it. I think I'm sold on it though. The footprint I'll have to think on.
Thanks again.
Great video guys. Just doing some final research before buying.
We highly recommend!
@@LaurenandScott Purchased it! Should be arriving this week. I'm in the UK and the import duties etc. added an additional 25% to the cost. But nothing like it available here in the UK so no worries.
Nice one Drew! Very exciting!
Yes import taxes aren’t fun but definitely worth it in the end!
I used to set mine up the same way you did but I’ve gone to the stake out four corners then add my tracking poles.
Hi Stephen, we actually have changed to doing the same thing now. The tent has done close to 2000km with us now and we find by staking out the 4 corners first gives us a consistent perfect pitch 👌