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    Keith F
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    @hamerica

    Locale: Northern Virginia

    I can't resist posting this, I just googled zpacks dome tent and I got a link this page. I guess it is still a work in progress since I don't see any links to it anywhere on his live site.
    http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/hexadome_prototype.shtml

    #1857218
    drowning in spam
    Member

    @leaftye

    Locale: SoCal

    Are the poles only held in place at the peak and ends?

    #1857226
    Stephan Doyle
    Member

    @stephancal

    Interesting that's just up on the site.

    #1857239
    Ty Ty
    Member

    @tylerd

    Locale: SE US

    That is awesome!

    #1857241
    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    Joe:

    Fantastic!!! But what are you trying to do to us? We all have shelters galore already… Now I want another one! Sigh…

    #1857246
    Casey Bowden
    BPL Member

    @clbowden

    Locale: Berkeley Hills

    It says the two poles are 4 oz each. Anyone know if these weights are for Al or CF?

    #1857249
    Keith F
    Member

    @hamerica

    Locale: Northern Virginia

    I believe that is the weight of the carbon fiber poles.

    #1857410
    Sam Farrington
    BPL Member

    @scfhome

    Locale: Chocorua NH, USA

    Thanks for posting that! Was wondering what it would be since someone posted Zpacks had a dome in the works. Looks good. The cinch down awning seems like such an obvious solution – yet nobody else has done it.
    Will just have to be patient until the details come out on the site – wondering about the extent of bug protection.
    To dredge up over $500 or spend another month in the workshop. Decisions, decisions.
    Does it come in a stealthy green?
    Feel like Charlie the Tuna.

    #1857489
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    for this a week or two ago. But went to the website, didn't Google it. Glad somebody found it. Tent is pretty awesome. Hopefully they will make a two-person shelter as well. But very nice solo shelter for those looking for a freestanding option. I like it.

    #1857639
    John Mc
    BPL Member

    @retiredjohn

    Locale: PNW

    That's a sweet looking tent with what appears to be plenty of room. Congrats Joe you did it again.

    #1857664
    Joseph Valesko
    BPL Member

    @zpacks-com

    The dome tent is a work in progress. The project has been back-burnered for now as I try to keep up with spring orders.

    It will likely get some changes if it does ever become a "listed" item.

    Glad some of you like the prototype!

    #1857674
    Richard Cullip
    BPL Member

    @richardcullip

    Locale: San Diego County

    Joe

    That's a great looking prototype. I'd encourage you to get it off the backburner and into production. It looks like a great option for a very light-weight 2 person dome. I'm ready to buy!

    #1857693
    t.darrah
    BPL Member

    @thomdarrah

    Locale: Southern Oregon

    I have worked on a similar project, but uniquely different, for the past year or more. My project, the "Alpine Tarp", is more similar in shape/design to a mid then a dome and support is provided by the use of trekking poles.

    #1857699
    Nick Larsen
    Member

    @stingray4540

    Locale: South Bay

    Seriously Joe?! More options?!
    I too would like to see this in production. Seems like this would be the lightest freestanding option out there?
    Would be interesting to get some user reports comparing it to the hexamids.

    P.S. Sounds like you need another seamstress/seamster so you can spend more time on R&D.

    #1857717
    Keith F
    Member

    @hamerica

    Locale: Northern Virginia

    Joe:
    Sorry for letting the cat out of the bag. I hope you were not upset by me posting.

    #1857950
    Sam Farrington
    BPL Member

    @scfhome

    Locale: Chocorua NH, USA

    "The project has been back-burnered …"

    Thanks, Joe. Back to the workshop.

    #1858040
    josh wagner
    Member

    @stainlesssteel

    joe never stops redesigning and playing around w/ his equipment. always out on the front of the cutting edge. <3

    #1860935
    BER —
    BPL Member

    @ber

    Locale: Wisconsin

    Wow Joe! Inspirational.
    I too would like to see this one (or some refined version of this) come to market (albeit in a slightly wider true 2 person version).

    #1861266
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    2 P. Please!

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