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Your Zpacks Duplex pics

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Gary Pikovsky BPL Member
PostedMay 28, 2015 at 12:43 am

All – please post some of your favorite day AND night pictures of the Zpacks Duplex. I'm a photographer and deciding on a tent that does the job and also looks great in photos. :)

PostedMay 28, 2015 at 2:28 am

This was from a 5 day ski traverse in march. Its only my second trip using it, but hopefully many more to come. There are more photogenic tents, esp if you wanna put your tent in a night exposure etc, but I'm very happy with the function so far.duplex

Bob Moulder BPL Member
PostedMay 28, 2015 at 4:43 am

The Duplex is without doubt the least photogenic tent I've ever owned.

But its combination of weight and functionality render that a moot point when you're sleeping through a violent thunderstorm in a 20oz shelter.

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DGoggins BPL Member
PostedMay 28, 2015 at 8:02 am

Here you are…ignore the trash compactor bag of clothes in the corner…

Stargaze Point, Idaho
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My Backyard, Idaho
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PostedMay 28, 2015 at 9:27 am

Above Wanda Lake:Wanda Lake

Below Lake Marjarie:Below Lake Marjarie

Between Guitar and Timbeline Lake, Mt Whitney in background.Between Guitar and Timbeline Lakes, Mt Whitney in background.

Between Guitar and Timberline Lake, Timberline Lake in background.Between Guitar and Timberline Lakes, TTimberline Lake in background.

Karen Kennedy BPL Member
PostedMay 29, 2015 at 5:14 am

Dawn on Brinkley BluffContender for most memorable camp ever – Brinkley Bluff high camp, Larapinta Trail, Australia. July 2014.

[ Drew ] BPL Member
PostedJun 1, 2015 at 2:37 pm

Beautiful pic, nice job on the exposure too (many pics in this thread are overly dark).

Bob Moulder BPL Member
PostedJul 9, 2015 at 1:20 pm

After my previous early Spring, less-than-idyllic, dripping-with-drabness contribution, I suppose I should post a photo that looks a little more inviting.

High summer with the doors rolled up in bug net mode… most memorable because it was the best night's sleep I've had in years.

doors up

Gary Pikovsky BPL Member
PostedJul 9, 2015 at 1:22 pm

What was the secret to such great sleep, Bob? Special pillow? Pad? Place?

Bob Moulder BPL Member
PostedJul 9, 2015 at 1:40 pm

What was the secret to such great sleep, Bob? Special pillow? Pad? Place?

It was a combination of low humidity, perfect temperature (~65°F at night), a light breeze and a late start. Didn't get on the trail until about 3pm and did 8 miles rather quickly. Also, the day before, my wife and I had hosted a big party for which we had been preparing for some time, and although I enjoy parties and entertaining guests I also enjoy it when they are over — good time for a quick solo trip!

Jacob D BPL Member
PostedJul 9, 2015 at 1:42 pm

Is being photogenic an important UL characteristic these days? I had no idea. :)

Anyway here are a couple of pics…

Mark BPL Member
PostedApr 1, 2016 at 6:05 am

1oz CF, a bit darker in colour when you see it in person.

PostedApr 1, 2016 at 8:11 am

Thinking about getting this as well but in the camo, looks like John’s is camo but would love to see a “wheres waldo?” type image to see how well it blends/compliments forested areas

Jo P. BPL Member
PostedMay 25, 2016 at 6:03 pm

I love Jacob D’s pics too.

So, I’m not the only person who felt compelled to consider “photo-worthiness” in the equation… I wanted something with curves and color, but it seems like all the ultralight manufacturers (save Lightheart) only make things in dun colors to avoid turning off any portion of their already small customer base… and most dome tents aren’t so light. (My eventual choice of the Fly Creek was a bit of a compromise.)

All the cuben tents look like spaceships to me, and the duplex is no exception. I do envy the weight savings though.

PostedJun 24, 2016 at 11:07 pm

Wow excellent photos in this thread!

In this one you can see me sitting up in the Duplex watching the sunrise.

The following pic has been edited by cell phone trickery.

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