duplex tent review Bargain Duplex Lite Tent

duplex tent review Bargain Duplex Lite TentShips in 1 2 business days Based in West Melbourne, FL Est. 2004 Engineered for the ultralight enthusiast wishing to cut every ounce from their pack weight At under 15 ounces, the Duplex Lite is hands down the lightest fully enclosed two person tent in the world. This version of Zpacks' award winning Duplex tent has a slimmed down footprint with a 40" (102 cm) wide floor. It is spacious for one person with gear, with the versatility to fit two

Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in West Melbourne, FL | Est. 2004

Engineered for the ultralight enthusiast wishing to cut every ounce from their pack weight

At under 15 ounces, the Duplex Lite is hands down the lightest fully enclosed two-person tent in the world. This version of Zpacks' award-winning Duplex tent has a slimmed-down footprint with a 40" (102 cm) wide floor. It is spacious for one person with gear, with the versatility to fit two standard-width sleeping pads side by side when camping with a partner.

The Duplex Lite utilizes Zpacks' proven .55 oz/sq yd Dyneema® Composite Fabric canopy combined with a .75 oz/sq yd DCF floor material, which is 25% lighter and packs down smaller relative to their standard tent floors. The Duplex Lite comes preconfigured with bright yellow 1.3 mm Z-Line guylines, which save weight compared to the 2mm guylines on their standard tents.

When it comes to long-distance backpacking, every gram counts, and the Duplex Lite allows weight-conscious hikers the freedom to go further and faster, with a shelter that is roomy, well ventilated, packs down small, and has the features a thru-hiker needs.

Features:

• Taped seams
• Tie-outs have bonded reinforcements for high strength
• A slimmer corner-to-corner footprint allows you to squeeze into those hard-to-find backcountry flat spots, providing a decisive advantage over other designs with larger footprints that require much more space to set up
• Any of the four storm doors can be opened or closed independently
• Overlapping storm doors allow airflow without the need for additional venting - no zippers that could potentially fail over time
• Vestibule has enough space for storing a wet backpack or muddy shoes
• Rainbow screen door zippers on both sides of the tent allow easy entry regardless of which doors are closed, and they give you access to every vestibule area
• Screen door drops inwards rather than hanging in your way - no need to roll up or secure
• Tarp overhangs bathtub floor screen doors - in calm rain or under dripping trees, the doors can be left open for air flow without water dripping on the floor space
• Sewn-in 8" tall bathtub floor has plenty of space for two average people to stretch out, plus space for gear at the ends of the floor
• Seamless, sewn-in 6.75 inch (17cm) tall bathtub floor has just enough space for two 20" sleeping pads with room to stretch out, plus space for gear at the ends of the floor
• Mesh pockets conveniently located near each screen door can be accessed from inside or outside the tent
• Dyneema® is naturally waterproof and is not treated with any potentially harmful chemicals, such as flame retardants or water repellents
• Easily repairable - any damage can easily be fixed in the field with DCF Repair Tape (included)
• All Zpacks gear has a two-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship
  

Includes:

• Duplex Lite Tent
• DCF Stuff sack
• 54" DCF Repair tape
• 2 spare zipper sliders

Compare with Zpacks' Duplex Classic for a little bit more room and durability, or their Duplex Pro which also includes zippered storm doors, peak vents, and magnetic door toggles.

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Specs

Capacity: 2

Doors: 2

Dimensions:

• Floor dimensions (exterior): 100"L x 88"W | 254cm x 224cm(including vestibules)
• Floor dimensions (interior): 90"L x 40"W | 230cm x 102cm
• Interior peak height: 48" | 122cm
• Zipper entry height: 36" | 91cm
• Vestibule depth: 24" | 61cm each side
• Packed size: 4.5"dia x 11"T | 11.5cm x 28cm

Weight: 14.9oz | 423g (total including guylines)

• Stuff Sack: 0.28oz | 8g
• DCF Repair Tape: 0.14oz | 4g
• Two Spare Zipper Sliders: 0.16oz | 4.5g

Needed for Set Up: NOT Included

• 2 122 (48") Trekking Poles or Tent Poles
• 6-8 Tent Stakes
• An optional Tyvek or Polycro footprint is available for added protection but not required for this shelter. The floor material is reasonably durable, and all Dyneema® Composite Fabric gear can be easily patched in the field with repair tape (included)

Materials:

• Fly fabric: 0.55oz/sq yd Dyneema® Composite Fabric
• Floor fabric: 0.75oz/sq yd Dyneema® Composite Fabric
• Mesh: 0.67oz/sq yd Ultralight Nano-Noseeum Insect Netting

Made in the U.S.A. from domestic and imported components 

***Discounts are not available on Zpacks products.