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  • #3449602
    Dylan Atkinson
    BPL Member

    @atkinsondylan

    Locale: Southwest

    After much hemming and hawing I pulled the trigger. Ordered one on the February 1 – I eagerly check my mailbox multiple times a day.

    Will post pictures most assuredly.

    Also ordered a Seek Outside Silvertip for further edification.

    #3449636
    Derrick White
    BPL Member

    @miku

    Locale: Labrador

    Thank you Scott,

    Are you able to tell me if the single pole is able to be set vertically with no offset at the base.  Past MLD designs, as I understand, of the Solomid, required the bottom of the pole to be offset toward the front of the tent so it was angled.

    Thanks

    Derrick

    #3449674
    Scott W
    Spectator

    @jswharton

    Appears vertical is OK. Also can move a single pole 6″ to 8″ in any direction and maintain integrity. Of course there was no wind today so who knows how far off vertical in wind is acceptable.  The xtherm is about 60″ X 25″ for reference.

    staking out the rear middle line lock is a denfinite value add for space and creates the eyebrow for air flow.  The mid-panel shock cord not so much for space but probably stability?

     

    Forward 3-4″ left 3-4″

     

    Vertical

     

    rear setup

     

     

     

    #3449689
    Scott W
    Spectator

    @jswharton

    2 pole setup, tons of room

    Inserted front pole first in this 2 pole setup, it was clear that while the mid was up the rear wall integrity was significantly compromised with only 1 pole so significantly off vertical.  Would probably start with the rear pole first then the front if there was any kind of wind.

     

    #3462241
    Derrick White
    BPL Member

    @miku

    Locale: Labrador

    I still have not pushed the button on buying this tent.  Giving some heavy consideration to sewing a custom version myself now that my sewing skills seem to be improving.

    Any more comments from folks who have actually used it?

    Thanks

    Derrick

    #3471889
    Derrick White
    BPL Member

    @miku

    Locale: Labrador

    So I did ultimately push the button.  It arrives tomorrow.  .74 cuben, with innernet with cuben floor. I will post some pics once I get it and set it up.

     

    #3471894
    Arne L.
    BPL Member

    @arnel

    Locale: Europe

    An interesting thread / first impressions / review about this shelter over at TrekLite.

    http://www.trek-lite.com/index.php?threads/2017-mountain-laurel-designs-solomid-xl-initial-review.3344/

    #3471908
    Brando Sancho
    BPL Member

    @saudade

    Locale: SoCal

    Seems like a heavier, more expensive SMD Deschutes, right?

    #3596529
    Alec M
    Spectator

    @alec_isa_backpack

    Is this still available?

    #3596537
    Monte Masterson
    BPL Member

    @septimius

    Locale: Southern Indiana

    Alec, this isn’t a “For Sale” thread like on Gearswap. It was only meant to inform the ultralight backpacking community of the mid’s debut. Sorry. Click on to the Gearswap forum to search for gear. Good luck and welcome to BPL.

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