Hexamid solo cuben vs mld solomid xl silnylon

the problem with the solomid blocking sunlight on hot summer days is that there isn't nearly as much ventilation in the solomid as compared to the hexamid.

I really like my duomid and I frequently think I'd like to go back to the hexamid at times – because I really miss the airy-ness of the hexamid as compared to the duomid.

the solomid is going to be more enclosed and sheltered, the hexamid is going to be more airy and breezy, especially if you sans beak.

I think the durabilty issue of Cuben (at least in a shelter) is pretty moot given the stark weight savings. Cuben also has an advantage in terms of not streching when wet and absorbing moisture.

As to the shade issue, get a .67 Camo or .75 Cuben Zpacks Hex made for an extra ounce or so of weight. It will be more opaque and also a bit more durable.

Another route is go with a Hexamid style shelter in sil like the MLD Cricket or SMD Deschutes, etc..

Personally,I think a .67 Cuben Camo Hexamid would be way cool..

Yes Good points, I think in the shade the hexamid would be cooler temp and comfort wise. But in the sunlight the cuben hexamid would be like a greenhouse right? I think I want to buy both eventually.

I reealllllly like the 4-5 ounce weight of the hexamid!Especially perfect on fastpacking high mileage trips where my friends and I are basically racing it would be nice to have that edge.

About silnylon stretching, has anyone noticed any benefits of the "new version silnylon" from MLD? Newer fabric?

Yes, " imagineering" ..

I have just coined the term..;)

Mulling it over in my head, if weight is that much of a concern, then go with the lighter hex in the .51 cuben. Then in true "multi-use" UL fashion. use some other large cloth objects in your pack to drape around the hex's peak for shade.

A rain poncho, jacket or even your sleeping bag would work ..If its hot enough out that shade is an issue, your skeeping oad will be plenty for you to lie on untill the sun goes down ,anyway.

It would also serve double duty as a non-clothesline way to "air out" and if those items as well.
About the only time I think it would not work is is super windy and/or sandy conditions..

Here is some interesting pitch options from some rare photos courtesy from John Aleba. pics were tooo huge so heres the facebook link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.231548753635622.1073741837.180971708693327

Ok so the brown solomid xl that i ordered a few days ago already shipped when i called to cancel it and talked to Ron.

So I will be getting the solo xl in the mail soon, and if it feels too heavy i will be returning.

Also, is the solomid xl a winter shelter? And the hexamid a perfect summer ultralight shelter?