Repair tape is included with the tent.

If HMG had a 1 person mid I'd look into it. The material is darker, less transparent, and offers more privacy than our other available material.

It is also thicker and darker than the .55 oz/sqyd material, offering more privacy, but not quite as much as the .66o z/sqyd. Now I really wish I had a Duplex. (I am 172cm tall, female, using two trekking poles for hiking and the Zlite + Sea2Summit Ultralight Insulated pad). The tent pitches with a minimum of 6 stakes, however up to 10 can be used in windy conditions.

Once I got further north, mosquitoes and condensation became much bigger issues, and I’ve spent almost every night in my tent. With care, this weight material will last you well beyond a thru-hike. I would have went with the Duplex maybe if it actually seemed like it could sleep myslelf and one of my equally sized friends, but there is no chance two 25” sleeping pads … We also offer an optional flex upgrade for the Duplex. This also gives you access to either vestibule when inside. Just dont open the mesh all the way and that should work fine enough for a few minutes even when the bugs are out. If not concerned about looks a Sharpie can make ~any tent camo’d.

I cowboy camped most nights except mid-late June when the mosquitos were horrible.

Lastly, we offer our Plex line in .75oz/sqyd material, which has a higher Dyneema® thread count than the other options, giving it a higher tear strength and the best durability of any of our materials. The Aeon also needs less stakes (I'm not a big fan of having to stake out the mid-side lines; I also find they eventually tear the attachments).

The Duplex has more room, the Aeon might have better ventilation.

The material is darker, less transparent, and offers more privacy than our other available material. With an internal floor width of 38 inches at the center and a length of 7.5 feet, the Plexamid has more than enough room for a hiker 6 foot or shorter. The Flex Kit transforms the Duplex into a freestanding shelter; Perfect for pitching on platforms, hard soil or when car camping. I do like extra space, and I'm not opposed to carrying a 12-pound pack instead of a 10-pound pack if it's a huge comfort and quality of life increase.

The bottom line right now is that I like the mesh doors on the Aeon much better (I have stuck my hands out the bottom of the doors on the Lunar Solo many times to cook in bug-infested areas) vs the rainbow doors of the Duplex. Press J to jump to the feed. If you already own a modular, general shelter, Altaplex.

69" at its widest including the vestibule and 100" long, the Altaplex’s footprint enables you to pitch your tent in the tightest of spaces. is the strongest and most durable lightweight fiber in the world. That is, if needed a duplex can get into some tight places with a little ingenuity. As for finding a larger area to pitch, I have often just found a spot to pitch over where my pad will just fit flat and nice, but the rest of the area might have a rock or root or be tilted so that my floor will have that feature but it won't matter since I am sleeping on my pad.
But if I had it to do over again to buy a new tent for the PCT, I’d definitely buy a Duplex, and I’ve even thought about swapping it out on trail.

MANY hours on the computer, I am still no wiser as to which tent I should choose for my PCT 2020 thru hike. With care, this weight material will last you well beyond a thru-hike. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.

All corner and wall tie-outs on our Plex tents feature. Measuring at 86.5 inches wide including the vestibules and 100 inches long, the Duplex has a wider footprint than the Plexamid and Altaplex, but can still be pitched in tight spots if needed.

New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This tent can be pitched with a minimum of 6 stakes, or stake out all 10 guy lines for added stability in windy conditions. slightly lighter, which is nice during the day, smaller footprint has meant that I can fit into small, nice spots, while he has frequently needed to look longer and further from camp to find a spot, and sometimes has to take a non-ideal spot, when it’s nice out, and you roll up both the doors, the aeon just feels great. There are loads of opportunities to cowboy camp, and you honestly don’t spend much time in your tent anyway. You couldn't stop to filter water without getting bitten.

One trekking pole to use is better than two but it's not a deal breaker. Exterior Dimensions. When I’ve got heavy condensation, that’s a real pain, when it’s raining, the Duplex feels so much less claustrophobic than my aeon coffin. I've been doing a good deal of research on UL shelter options, and I've decided that a Pyramid shape is best for me due to the simplicity, protection, and ability to sit up. You could also lay inside the tent at an angle to maximize your space. It seem like you've done your research about the differences between the two tents. Measuring at 86.5 inches wide including the vestibules and 100 inches long, the Duplex has a wider footprint than the Plexamid and Altaplex, but can still be pitched in tight spots if needed.
This sub is about overnight backpacking with a focus on moving efficiently and packing light, generally aiming at a sub 10lb base weight. is designed to provide hikers with more headroom, making it perfect for taller hikers, or those that desire a bit more interior headspace. The material is the standard option on all of our shelters and it is was we personally use ourselves. The Aeon and the Duplex are both made from the same 0.51 osy DCF, so one won’t be more see-through than the other. The bathtub floor looks like a single piece of silnylon, with the only seams at the corners. I'm gonna look into it more. The streamlined feature set caters to hikers crushing miles and looking to carry the lightest tent available without compromising on space. While you may not be able to pitch in tight places, the Triplex allows you to have a huge livable space for you and your hiking partners. It can be easily accessed from the inside or outside the tent and is a great place to store your phone or glasses. In bright sunlight, you can see the fuzzy silhouette of a person when looking in, but it is opaque in low evening light. The Aeon seems to provide less privacy (see-through) while the Duplex requires more room to set up. The Duplex features a two-pole setup and requires 8 stakes to pitch. 15.5 ounces; Weight includes guy lines, linelocs, taped seams, and a stuff sack.


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