Your Zpacks Duplex pics

[Gary Pikovsky]

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. :)

[Serge Giachetti]

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.

[William Chilton]

[Bob Moulder]

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.

[DGoggins]

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

Stargaze Point, Idaho

My Backyard, Idaho

[Kenneth Keating]

Above Wanda Lake:

Below Lake Marjarie:

Between Guitar and Timbeline Lake, Mt Whitney in background.

Between Guitar and Timberline Lake, Timberline Lake in background.

[afterdarkphoto]

Marie Lake JMT

Below Muir Pass

[John Davis]

Tetons at dawn

[Karen Kennedy]

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

Here is one I took for my article/review of the Duplex.

[[ Drew ]]

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

[Gary Pikovsky]

Any other Duplex photographers out there?

[Bob Moulder]

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.

[Gary Pikovsky]

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

[Jason G]

I think kenneth takes the cake

[Bob Moulder]

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]

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

Anyway here are a couple of pics…

[Mark]

[Mark]

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

[Matthew / BPL]

Just above Silver Pass Lake

[Skibbs]

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

[Dakotan 11]

I vote for Jacob D’s second pic. Really nice.

[Jo P.]

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.

[Kenneth Keating]

Just trying to improve on previous photos!

[Window walker]

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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