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z pack tents Altaplex Tent - Tall 1P UL Backpacking Shelter

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z pack tents Altaplex Tent - Tall 1P UL Backpacking ShelterShips in 1 2 business days Based in West Melbourne, FL Est. 2004 Specifically designed for taller backpackers and thru hikers The ideal ultralight tent for hikers up to 66, the Altaplex is the perfect place to wait out the rain on the Appalachian Trail or to recover after a long day of bushwhacking. Specifically designed for taller backpackers and thru hikers, this lightweight tent provides ample head and foot room while still easily pitching with a

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

Specifically designed for taller backpackers and thru-hikers

The ideal ultralight tent for hikers up to 6’6”, the Altaplex is the perfect place to wait out the rain on the Appalachian Trail or to recover after a long day of bushwhacking. Specifically designed for taller backpackers and thru-hikers, this lightweight tent provides ample head and foot room while still easily pitching with a single trekking pole or tent pole.

Leave one or both doors open in nice weather for a breeze and great views. Close the upwind door to block cold wind, or close both for 360° rain protection. In calm rain or under dripping trees the doors can be left open for air flow without water dripping on the floor space. In almost all conditions, at least one downwind door can be left open for air. For even better rain protection with a door open, use the included elastic cords to pull the screen door back away from the rain spray.

The Altaplex Lite utilizes Zpacks proven 0.55 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric canopy combined with a 0.75 oz/sqyd DCF floor material which is 25% lighter and packs down smaller relative to their standard tent floors. It comes preconfigured with bright yellow 1.3 mm Z-Line guy-lines which save weight compared to the 2mm guy lines on our standard tents.

A great fit whether you are a triple-crowner or just out for a weekend in the Smokies. This tent is roomy, well-ventilated, packs down small, can be pitched quickly, and can be set up in the tightest of spaces. Tall hikers won’t find a lighter tent with this much space anywhere on the market.

Features:

  • Taped seams
  • Tie outs have bonded reinforcements for high strength
  • 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 zipper on screen door allows easy entry regardless of which storm door is closed
  • 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 to stretch out, with room for your gear beside you or at the ends of the floor
  • Mesh pocket conveniently located near 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
  • All Zpacks gear has a two-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship

Includes:

  • Altaplex Lite Tent
  • DCF stuff sack
  • 54" DCF repair tape
  • Two spare zipper sliders

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Specs

Capacity: 1

Doors: 1

Dimensions:

  • Floor dimensions (exterior): 100"L x 73"W | 254cm x 185cm (including vestibules)
  • Floor dimensions (interior): 90"L x 40"W | 203cm x 102cm
  • Interior peak height: 56" - 58" | 142cm - 147cm
  • Floor area: 25ft² | 2.3m²
  • Zipper entry height: 36" | 91cm
  • Vestibule space: 24" | 61cm
  • Packed size rolled tight: 4.5"D x 11"T | 11.5cm x 28cm
    • Stuff sack size: 6"D x 12"T | 15cm x 30.5cm
    • Tents will be about an inch (2.5 cm) larger in diameter and length when rolled casually. The included stuff sack is intentionally large so that you don't have to fight with your tent in the morning. Roll it casually and let it squish flat in your backpack.

Weight: 13.2oz | 374g (total tent including guylines, guy lines, loinelocs, and taped seams)

  • Stuff Sack: 0.32oz | 9g
  • DCF Repair Tape: 0.14oz | 4g
  • Two Spare Zipper Sliders: 0.16oz | 4.5g

Needed to Set Up: NOT included

  • 1 trekking pole: 142 - 147cm | 56" - 58"
  • 6-10 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: 0.55 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric
  • Floor fabric: 0.75 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric
  • Mesh: 0.67 oz/sqyd Ultralight Nano-Noseeum Insect Netting

Made in the U.S.A.

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