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    Matthew H
    BPL Member

    @vision-quest

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    The Duomid + serenity net is definitely one that's on my list with the ZPacks Hexamid Duplex. I do like the extra space around the feet/head that the Duplex appears to have over the Duomid though.

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    Matthew H
    BPL Member

    @vision-quest

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    Thanks again everyone for your suggestions.

    I've gone and done a LOT of research using suggestions here.. What I'm currently thinking is:

    2 person, 3 season:

    SMD Lunar Duo.

    $310, 41 oz, PLENTY of space for 2 so that should keep the lady friend happy. Pretty set on this as it's spacious, relatively cheap and light for 2 people to carry.

    The solo, 4 season ultralight tent I'm not so set on, here's a couple of options I'm thinking of below:

    MLD Duomid cuben + netting (for some trips, not for others). Gives some flexibility with weight.

    $410 + netting, 12.5oz + net (maybe 10oz). So about 23oz overall.

    I like this because I've heard the pyramid design is great for 4 season use.

    OR

    ZPacks Hexamid Solplex:

    $535, 16.2 oz doesn't need a net).

    I like this because of the very low weight, though I am a little unsure how it would hold up to winter camping here in Oregon compared to the Duomid.

    OR

    Hilleburg Soulo:

    I can get it second hand ATM for $500 only used once. I really dislike the weight, at 4x more than the other options, but it is bombproof.

    So.. does anyone have any thoughts on the Duomid + netting vs the Solplex vs the Hilleburg with all these considerations and my needs?

    Also, if I were to go the Duomid route, what are the best options for the netting? I was looking at the Oooknest which is SUPER nice but SUPER pricey.. any other options with similar space/features at a lower price? I really wish the cuben could be done in that beautiful yellow color too!

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    Stuart .
    BPL Member

    @lotuseater

    Locale: Colorado

    OookWorks nests have a loooong lead time. Based on the experience of others, you'd probably be waiting till next year if you ordered new. You might want to contact Derek Weeks – I believe he has an OookWorks Nano he's about to list on Gear Swap.

    I switched from Soulo to Trailstar + event bivy for winter use, when I'm not expecting heavy snow. When I am, I use a Nammatj2 instead, but I have a pulk to haul my stuff on those longer trips, so weight is less of a concern.

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    Matthew H
    BPL Member

    @vision-quest

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    Wow really? Business must be good over there. Wish Derek had the Duomid version rather than the nano, I'm 6'1 and would love the extra space!

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    stephen billings
    BPL Member

    @stephenb

    Locale: oregon

    SMD makes great products and the Duo is great for 2. I usually use a mid and 2p nest when camping with my wife during non winters months.

    I know in your first post you mentioned a Akto; and I wanted to let you know that I am going to be posting soon an Akto FS. Mine is this years model and it has been lightened up a bit with a couple of mods. It is not as bomber as the Soulo, but it can take some tough whether and it weighs about 2 lbs less.

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