Topic

Murphy Ultralight

Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)
Terran BPL Member
PostedFeb 25, 2024 at 7:06 am

I don’t see dimensions.

DCF is 54”.

Their bathtub floor is 8” high x 2.

That comes out to about 38” wide.

Lucas K BPL Member
PostedFeb 25, 2024 at 7:30 am

I just happened to come across this yesterday while looking around at the dome prototypes from Durston and Tarptent.

Specs off the site:

Trail Weight: 20.4 oz / 580 g (about 22 oz for Spruce Green)*
Packed Size: 4″ x 19″
Sleeps: 2 People
Floor Area: 28 sqft
Floor Dimensions: 7’6″ x 45″
Inner Peak Height: 41″
Ventilation: 4 Mesh Vents
Seasons: 3
Doors: 1

*Trail Weight does not include stakes or stuff sacks.

I was intrigued at the design at first. I am not a tent designer and frankly know nothing about it which leads into questions.

Does a single wall tent work without troughs for the condensation between the bathtub and the walls? It seems everything would run down to the floor and collect.

SIMULACRA BPL Member
PostedFeb 25, 2024 at 10:47 am

No vestibules or coverage for door. Which is very exposed with the flap dropping in or out. Depending on how you roll it. Front entrance only. Two person will effectively be a one person, by standard, if you want to store external gear somewhere other than outside. I think this will fit a certain niche for PCT travelers, as this is what it’s marketed for. Not for me, per se, falls short in several places. But is nice to see some competitive nature in the market. Will wait for improvements

Lucas K BPL Member
PostedFeb 25, 2024 at 11:23 am

Good call on the no coverage door, that would be bad news in the rain. I love vestibules and a dry pitch so I’m content with my xmid. Although I’d love to give the DCF version a try!
I’m not sure why but I am just surprised at the weight of the tent: with poles 20.4 oz.

It will be interesting to see the weights from tarptent and Durston on their freestanding tents. It is really great to see all these designers and their innovations!

JCH BPL Member
PostedFeb 25, 2024 at 11:56 am

The price!  HooooWEEEE!  Eye watering.

Wonder when ultralight 2P (1.5P?) shelters breaking $1k will become common?

Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)
Loading...