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DCF trekking-pole tent

Zpacks Duplex

Zpacks · Premium · About 1 lb 3 oz

A two-person DCF shelter that is extremely light and unforgiving of a sloppy pitch.

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DCF does not soak up water the way silnylon can, and it crackles, punctures if you are careless, and costs more than several complete starter kits. The Duplex is for hikers who already know their pole length and their sites. It is not a beginner upgrade.

Who should buy it. Long-trail hikers who have already used a pole tent.

Best for. Gram counters who accept DCF cost and stake pitching

Standout limitation. Expensive, and it needs a practiced pitch

A translucent trekking-pole shelter pitched at a forest campsite

Specs

Sleeps
2
Pitch
Trekking-pole
Fabric
DCF

Pros

  • Extremely light
  • Does not absorb water like silnylon
  • Two doors

Cons

  • High price
  • Needs stakes and skill

Not sold on Amazon US. Check the maker's own site.

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