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  • #1303039
    Jason Elsworth
    Spectator

    @jephoto

    Locale: New Zealand

    Has anyone seen this? HMG Mid

    http://tinyurl.com/agv9pfl

    #1987162
    CW
    BPL Member

    @simplespirit

    Locale: .

    They've been working on it for at least a year. Not available for purchase as of yet.

    #1987181
    Jason Elsworth
    Spectator

    @jephoto

    Locale: New Zealand

    Thanks Chris. I had heard rumours but this was the first time I had seen a pic.

    #1987218
    MFR
    Spectator

    @bigriverangler

    Locale: West

    They posted a video on their Facebook page a little while back of the AMW Ski Classic, and there was one a few of the shots. Presumably someone like Luc Mehl had a prototype for testing.

    #1987341
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I just got back from Trail Days and they had a two-person mid and a 4-person mid set up. They look awesome, I didn't get any specs on dimensions, but I believe they said the two-person came in at just over a pound.

    #1989488
    Hyperlite Mountain Gear
    BPL Member

    @hyperlitemountaingear

    Locale: Maine

    HMG is pleased to announce that after more than a year of design and testing the UltaMids ARE available now in 2-man and 4-man sizes. These cuben fiber mids are not yet on our site but can be ordered by emailing us directly at [email protected] or calling us at 1-800-464-9208. Here are the specs:

    2-Man UltaMid, $650
    1.04lbs / 16.6oz
    83"W x 107"L x 64"H

    4-Man UltaMid, $800
    1.3llbs / 20.8oz
    111"W x 111"L x 75"H

    The UltaMids are available with an optional bug net skirt for an additional $50.

    Each of the UltaMids is constructed of single wall Cuben Fiber and has been tested and proven for four-season use.

    HMG UltaMid

    #1989489
    BlackHatGuy
    Spectator

    @sleeping

    Locale: The Cascades

    What thickness cuben fiber are you using?

    Also, since this is nearly 2' wider than a Duomid (unless my math is bad), can I assume this would be more difficult to set up in an inverted V pole setup than the Duomid?

    One more question, I assume this is bonded-no seam sealing necessary?

    #1989492
    Edward Jursek
    BPL Member

    @nedjursekgmail-com

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    They managed to bring their Mid in at only 2 ounces heavier and $235 more then the MLD DuoMid! Or the Locus Gear Khufu, to which it bears an eerie resemblance, if only I could convert Yen to Dollars in my head.

    #1989495
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Well the 2 person version is quite large! What is the difference in cuben weight?

    #1989516
    Ryan Smith
    BPL Member

    @violentgreen

    Locale: East TN

    Yowza! $650 is a lot of dough.

    Ryan

    #1989518
    Rex Sanders
    BPL Member

    @rex

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    #1989519
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    Lets see some pictures with people and gear actually using them.

    Need a sense of scale.

    #1989520
    Alaskaoneday
    BPL Member

    @alaskaoneday-2

    Locale: Northern CA

    Doug, I think the 64" height might make it even harder to use the inverted v pole set up as the Duomid height is 54"

    #1989521
    BlackHatGuy
    Spectator

    @sleeping

    Locale: The Cascades

    "I think the 64" height might make it even harder to use the inverted v pole set up as the Duomid height is 54""

    Richard, you're right, I missed that. This new mid is pretty darned big, and yet only 2 oz. heavier than a cuben Duomid. I assume they're using pretty lightweight cuben. Will be nice when Mike puts it up on the HMG site with a bit more info.

    #1989565
    Jason Elsworth
    Spectator

    @jephoto

    Locale: New Zealand

    It seems to me you are also going to need a big pole extender at that height. Probably best to lash two poles together or use a proper tent pole.

    #1989592
    Joel Benford
    Spectator

    @morte66

    Locale: Surrey flatlands, England

    According to my trigonometry (abandon all hope ye who enter here): on the 2p, if you set the poles about 5 inches in from the base of the walls on the shorter span, they need to be about 73 inches long.

    75 inches if they're an inch from the fabric base to get more floor space. That's assuming the panel tie outs lift the fabric off despite the curve — I'm not sure if putting that much tension on panel centres (instead of reinforced seams) is a good idea.

    #1989600
    Charles Tufankjian
    Member

    @ctufankjian

    Locale: New Hampshire

    Right on Mike, I've been waiting for this to happen!

    #1990380
    Alaskaoneday
    BPL Member

    @alaskaoneday-2

    Locale: Northern CA

    Well, the trigger has been pulled on a 2 man UltaMid. I'll report back after I get my hands on it.

    #1990400
    Derrick White
    BPL Member

    @miku

    Locale: Labrador

    Since HMG uses CF8 Cuben on all other tent walls, I expect that is what this tent will use. CF8 is 0.74 ozyd.

    Derrick

    #1990411
    Alaskaoneday
    BPL Member

    @alaskaoneday-2

    Locale: Northern CA

    According to an email I got from Mike this morning it is .78 oz/sq/yd material and a 1.1oz/sq/yd material for all the reinforcements.

    #1990420
    Derrick White
    BPL Member

    @miku

    Locale: Labrador

    Richard,

    Is HMG including a trekking pole extender, selling a custom center pole or recommending tying 2 poles together?

    The Ultamid 2 tent slots nicely in with existing options size-wise:

    HMG Ultamid 2 107 x 83 x 64H
    MLD Duomid 95 x 60 x 54H
    MLD Supermid 107 x 107 x 69H
    HMG Ultamid 4 111 x 111 x 75H

    Its pricey, but I expect the cuben tent market has tolerance for it!

    Derrick

    #1990430
    Alaskaoneday
    BPL Member

    @alaskaoneday-2

    Locale: Northern CA

    I actually didn't even ask about it as I have a Luxurylite hiking staff that I use that will work perfect with it. I'll check with Mike at HMG to see what they are recommending.

    #1990449
    Hyperlite Mountain Gear
    BPL Member

    @hyperlitemountaingear

    Locale: Maine

    Here's a little more information on our new UltaMid that might help in comparisons to mids from other manufacturers:

    -The HMG UltaMid is constructed using CT2E.08 Cuben Fiber which weighs 0.78oz per square yard.

    -The HMG UltaMid has fully bonded seams. Its waterproof right out of the box — no seam sealing necessary.

    -The HMG UltaMid includes all guy lines needed for set up (stakes are not included).

    -The HMG UltaMid features a peak cone reinforced with a plastic stiffener for maximum durability and to prevent deformation when setting up using irregularly shaped trekking poles, sticks or even skis.

    Here's a pic of the UltaMid in the field:HMG UltaMid in the Field

    #1990458
    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    It's not on your website

    #1993303
    Derrick White
    BPL Member

    @miku

    Locale: Labrador

    After extensive Q&A with Mike of HMG I pulled the trigger and ordered an Ultamid 4 today.

    Will report with images once I get it.

    Derrick

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