Zpacks AltaPlex Tent Review | Best Backpacking Tent for Hunting

In this Zpacks AltaPlex tent review, we look at one of the best backpacking tents for hunting options that I've found so far. This is one of the best 1p backpacking tents I've used, as it gives you a ton of space, is easy to set up, and is feather-light. The AltaPlex is a Zpack Tent in the Zpacks DCF tent lineup and that DCF material makes this thing crazy light at just 15.4oz. If you are looking for one of the best backpacking tents out there for 1 person, take a look at this Zpacks AltaPlex tent.
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[@EarlyRiser71]

Just bought one a few minutes ago. It's day 8 of ZPACK's 12 Days of Christmas...got a free bear bag and kit with the purchase. Awesome! Great video!!!

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Excellent! Let me know what you think of it when you get it! Thanks for watching!

[@billycarter1911]

That was the best tent video I've seen in years , Thanks for the Awesome videos .

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thank you Billy! Really appreciate that and thanks for watching.

[@jeffccr3620]

Only thing he didnt cover was the condensation issues. Very nice tent if you can always keep the door open, if not its a condensation nightmare

[@TangoDelta70]

Excellent video! I've been considering buying one for a while now. Zpacks discontinued it for awhile and recently brought it back

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thank you and thanks for watching! It's definitely on of my favorites of all the tents I've tested. I was stoked when they brought it back! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Much appreciated.

[@RapidGW]

Great review - and if you pitch the side with the zpacks logo on the front left corner into the wind you get great performance from the way the door overlaps. Good tip you gave to pitch with door side low if you are on un-level ground - I didn't think of that 😎👍🏼

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thank you! And thanks for the tip! Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@thelosttraveller4725]

Nice video. I love Zpacks products.........👌

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks Daniel! Yes, I'm definitely a fan of Zpacks products as well! Thanks for watching!

[@DrJohn493]

Great review and some good tips for the setup! Mine just arrived yesterday and will be sure to use some of the setup tricks you demo'ed.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks and thank you for watching! Enjoy the tent!

[@markknotoff5888]

awesome review, I find it amazing how light it is at 15 oz. It's not cheap but it is a one and done tent. Thanks.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks Mark! Yeah, it's crazy how light it is, but you're absolutely right on a one and done tent. Thanks for watching!

[@thecampingguy4255]

Great tent, nicely done...

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@redfishunion7203]

There are some really good videos on the tried and true way to setup this style tent which peaks at 60”. I also own one and when you set it up stake out the two back corners. Then come to the front and put in your pole (Trekking pole or Ruta Lucora carbon fiber pole) for a peak height of 60”. That’s 60”. When your holding the pole with the two back corners staked out, look down the tent from top of pole to each back corner and move pole where there is a straight taunt line down to each corner then stake the pole. Then go around and stake out the rest of the tie downs and corners. This will get you a near perfect pitch every time. Also keep the lines all the way out when pitching then adjust to tighten. But not so tight your pole bends.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the pointers on setup! I'll definitely give that method a try as it sounds like a well tested way to get the best setup. Appreciate it and thanks for watching!

[@PureElevationProductions]

Love my Altaplex

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Heck yeah! It's an awesome tent! How long have you been using one? I thought that's that one I saw you using on the @born and raised outdoors Land of the Free 1.0 series!

[@PureElevationProductions]

@@BackwoodsPursuit about 5 years. My two complaints about the tent is pitching in on uneven ground for instance a deer bed on the side of a mountain. And the cuben fiber does not compress down as well as a sill type fabric.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@PureElevationProductions gotcha. Yeah, that makes sense for sure. This style tent can be more problematic to set up in locations that other styles.

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thank you!

[@olismoving2227]

Awesome tent! I only have one from Mckinley!😄

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Absolutely! It's a great tent! Thanks for watching!

[@Chado95]

I’m curious if you’ve compared the Altaplex with the Plex solo? I’d like to know if the plex solo is worth the $75 cost savings? Thanks in advance, and great job on all the great gear reviews!

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there Emanuel and thanks for the great question! I've got a Plex Solo on the way, so I'll be able to compare them soon. The Plex Solo looks like a great option, just not as tall, but we'll see! Stay tuned for that review 😁. Thanks for following the channel and kind words!

[@xXDEFYETXx]

Great video. How does it handle bad weather?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thank you! It does well in wind, especially if you use those extra guy out points. The DCF material does awesome in rain as well. I haven't had it in snow yet though as I didnt run into any snow while testing it out. It did get down below freezing while I was using it and it did well there also. If its windy and cold you may want to lower the height like I mentioned in the video to keep drafts out.

[@SurvivalistCookbook]

Yeahhhhh

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Great tent!

[@edwardfrak6618]

Interested ul tent.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Yeah, it's different looking, but man is it nice!

[@edwardfrak6618]

@@BackwoodsPursuit good.

[@chrisgreen359]

Good thing I didn't turn everytime you said "backpacking" into a drinking game...

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Haha! I guess I'll have to go back and listen to it. Didn't realize that:)

[@chrisgreen359]

Heaviest in the beginning...

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@chrisgreen359 gotcha...I guess if it were a drinking game, you might not have remembered the end by the time it rolled around 🤣🤣 Thanks for the feedback....always trying to improve!

[@chrisgreen359]

@@BackwoodsPursuit no worries. Liked the review and definitely an interesting tent for solo backpacking. Did you ever have a difficult time finding a spot to pitch it with the footprint? Thinking more about going full camp on back bivy-hunt situations.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@chrisgreen359 thanks! I really had no issues finding a spot to pitch it on my trips using it this year. That said, pike @Pureelevationprodictions said, if you find yourself having to set up on a side of a hill, these style tents can be tough to get set up as opposed to a free standing with poles. Just something to consider.