zpack solplex tent

This is not a very good post. First of all there is already a thread on this, second your question is too vague. You might have a chance if you edit your post..

/ I'm a bad person / woke up grumpy actually I'll admit.

Gl getting the info you want, I like the hexamid because it's minimal, works, and is cheaper.

Isn't BPL grand? Good thing there are informative, helpful people here.

****Agree with above poster….it wasn't also long ago that not only was this site/forum informative, but minimized unnecessary criticism. This community has very experienced to somewhat novice members and all should be able to ask questions without fear of verbal abuse. If one cannot refrain from being rude or condescending, keep opinions to yourself. In all honesty, the wealth of information provided above seems to follow suit with most of his posts****

Solplex: This shelter is fairly new so you're not likely to get a lot of hands on experience outside of initial impressions.
In e-mail correspondence with Z-Packs it was stated that both the Solplex and Hexamid have roughly the same floor space (slightly more headroom in the rear of the Solplex as a result of the second required support pole) and will do equally as well in inclement weather.
It is personal preference….one pole vs two and and sewn in bathtub floor vs netting floor.
The Solplex in my opinion looks like the now defunct/no longer made Gossamer Gear The One. If you do a search for The One you'll find information regarding how it handles wind, ect…….which can give a pretty good idea of how this tent will handle like conditions/situations. Of course being cuben, it will do better in prolonged rain.

The older I get the more I realize that there are very few stupid questions, but an absolute butt-load of unhelpful answers.

I recently asked a nearly identical question about the ZPacks Duplex, when it was similarly brand new.

I received a great deal of information, both from early adopters of this tent as well as from others who had experience with similar products from ZPacks and others. Ultimately, I learned what I needed from those kind souls who responded and bought the Duplex.
Thanks to everyone in this community that responded, and to those who did NOT respond with negativity.

While I do not have any experience with this particular tent, if your goal is a small(er) footprint, solo shelter that pushes the boundaries of the lightest fully enclosed shelter, and the price does not send you screaming, there is a good chance you will like the SolPlex. I’m very happy with the Duplex and with ZPacks’ customer service.

FYI, due to the replies I got, and my personal experience with an MLD Cuben Grace Duo, I went with the .74 canopy material. I fully intend for this tent to last a long time.

"This is not a very good post. First of all there is already a thread on this, second your question is too vague. You might have a chance if you edit your post.."

This is not a very good post. First of all there are already a bunch of threads where others are being unhelpful/critical, second your criticism is too vague. You might have a chance at being helpful if you edit your post…

"Hi, I intended to update my original Hexamid with the newer model w/ sealed seams and beak but I now see the new Solplex with a bit more room and solid floor. Does anyone have experience with the Solplex. Any comments are helpful. thanks jim"

Why would he ask "Does anyone have experience with the Solplex?" ?

This is a yes or no question, a simple Google search will find out, but more importantly it's obvious people do.

C'mon man, surely you can do better than this. What is it you want to know? Add some quality to a new thread if your going to start one.

"Add some quality to a new thread if your going to start one."

You're not adding any quality whatsoever to this thread, so why do you expect others to add quality when you seem incapable of doing so yourself?

Jim, haven't used the Solplex, but I've had three iterations of the Hexamid. I've always found it to be quite roomy for one, and that includes always having my pack inside the shelter with me. Unless you really, really need or desire a bunch more room, I'd consider sticking with the Hexamid with beak, fwiw.

Geez man. The guy paid money to post here. If you can't answer his question, move on or at least be friendly.

Jim, your post mentions the beak so I assume you want more protection in driving rain. The Solplex will do this better than the beak, plus easier ingress/egress IMO.

Ryan

I think the feature of the solplex that I am most curious about is the overlapping doors. It seems like an ingenious approach that would save time, hassle and weight by not including a velcro or zipper closure. That said, how will the overlapping doors do in high wind?

It would seem to be a good feature to be able to change the overlap (right over left to left over right) to respond to change in wind direction. I would assume that the doors can be arranged like that.

I would be far more likely to purchase this tent than the hexamid with net. I question the long term durability and packability of the net floor on snow and wet ground. I also did not like the idea of crawling into the tent through the low opening on the hexamid.

It is precisely because the doors overlap, i.e. one is behind the other, that it is impossible to change the overlap. The inner door would have to be moved to the outside. They overlap at the top, where they are fixed to the fly.

I cannot begin to explain the level of restraint I'm showing right now to not start a "Has anyone tried the Zpacks TriPlex" thread :)

Op,

I appreciate these questions as I'm also a Hexamid owner (twin) who's looking to make the switch.

Happy holidays all.

"I would be far more likely to purchase this tent than the hexamid with net. I question the long term durability and packability of the net floor on snow and wet ground. I also did not like the idea of crawling into the tent through the low opening on the hexamid."

I've used the Hexamid with the net and no durability problems in over a year of hard use. Just use a polycro or tyveck groundcloth and it's good, sometimes I even just put the netting down first and the groundcloth or cuben bathtub under my GG pad and it's fine.

"This is a yes or no question, a simple Google search will find out, but more importantly it's obvious people do. "

This is actually what is known as a "rhetorical question". A simple Google search will allow you to look this up, though it should be obvious what he is saying. Since I majored in Rhetorical Studies in grad school I will translate – "please tell me what you think about this tent".

No, not efficient. Perhaps a bit redundant. Open ended? For sure. But if you are looking efficient and non-redundant you are in the wrong place. I've been reading these forums for more than a decade and I can tell you that many of the bests threads on here started with just such an open-ended question. And NOT just the ironic and silly ones!

Also, even from the non-rhetorical perspective, I *would* be in fact surprised to find that many people, even on here, that already have experience with the solplex since it is barely out.

As for me, I'm struggling with not plugging my ears in these threads ("la lala la"). Since I bought a hexamid this summer with the words "if only it had an option for full coverage, then it would be perfect" on my lips as I payed for it. So "la la la…I'm not listening" :-)

Jim:
"I intended to update my original Hexamid with the newer model w/ sealed seams and beak but I now see the new Solplex with a bit more room and solid floor."

Which "Original"?

The Solo or the Duo Hexamid?

Hex is lighter.
Hex only required one pole, which makes setup a tad faster and less weight.
Hex tarp paired with a net tent (check out my thread for the hex plus smd net review) is more versatile.
Hex with break gives great coverage.
Hex is cheaper.
Hex with netting required the weight of a ground sheet.
Both are great I'm sure but I think the hexamid is something that I would be more happy with.

I thank most of the posters for their comments. yes, this tent has barely been released and I figured if anyone has purchased one I could find them here and yes get their opinion of this tent versus the hexamid solo. I have been using the original version of the hex solo without beak or taped seams for a few years and i'm content with it. I want a new one and trying to decide which would be best for me. I am assuming that no one here actually owns one. Michael l. responses like your first two are the reason its taken me 3 years of reading posts to start participating, but I forgive you. Can't we all just get along. Thanks all for your comments.