Zpacks Plexamid Tent: First Impressions, Setup and Why I Switched

[@KuntryRD]

I set up m Plexamid and my Lunar solo the same way. I think it makes it easier to get the perfect angle from the trekking pole to each of the rear stakes. I have found this method to work on pretty much any trekking pole tent, including 2-person ones. Thanks for sharing. This will help other people to get that perfect pitch on their tent.

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

I agree. This method or a variation of it is useful for getting a good pitch. Thanks for commenting. 🦑

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

If it's ever in my budget to get a spendy tent, this is IT. I am just like you: one trekking pole, no kids join me in the tent, and I often say "if I can do it, anybody can" to myself. Haha. This is seriously well done and the perfect tent for me.

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Thanks buddy!! I really like this tent and the setup wasn’t nearly as daunting as I feared. 🦑

[@DrJohn493]

Great review of the setup and should save a few folks some grief in their pitch. Good explanations too of why you do what in a certain sequence. I used almost this same method for my new Alataplex on its first field trial and it worked like a charm. Did exactly what you did with one of the vestibule flaps on a clear evening and same results re: condensation. Your explanations will help me fine tune the picth on my next Altaplex field trial, which is coming up soon.

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Excellent!! I imagine the setup for the Plexamid and Altaplex would be similar. Let me know how it goes. 🦑

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for your tips on setting up.

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Thank you !! 🦑

[@OutsideComfortZone]

This is especially helpful since the Plexamid has a bit higher learning curve than freestanding tents. Great one, Squidly!

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Thanks. I took the warnings about the tricky setup to heart and was determined to master the setup before taking it on trail. As it turns out, setup wasn’t too tricky after all. Thanks!! 🦑

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Plexamid is a sweet tent. I like the Altiplex a lot also since I’m 6’ 3”. I only like one pole myself. 👍👍✌️😎

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

If I were any taller, the Altiplex would have been my choice. The Plexamid fits me perfectly at 5’10”. 🦑

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Nice - thank you for the video!

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Thanks 🦑

[@CarlMonin]

Good, clear instruction, Squidly. I learned a better way to set up my Duplex from Bigfoot as well. Looks like you made a good choice.

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Thanks. I think this tent will serve me well. 🦑

[@Backpacksandtrails]

Good explanation!

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Thanks! 🦑

[@riverstones-wd40]

Wow

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

I like it. 🦑