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View Poll Results: Strato2 or Duplex?

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  • TarpTent StratoSpire 2

    1 10.00%
  • Zpacks Duplex Spruce Green

    9 90.00%
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  1. #1

    Default TT Stratospire 2 VS Zpacks Duplex

    I have carried a TT Strato2 since 2010. Have put well over 1500 miles on the strato and over 120 nights in it over the past 7 years. But it is time to either look at a replacement of a new strato or time to give the duplex a chance. Since both tents are of about the exact same design it is a pretty good apples to apples comparison IMO.

    Reason for new tent: The inner mesh has started to deteriorate, and the stitching is starting to unravel on the tarp. It has not failed me yet, but I want to head off the issue before it does fail me in the field.

    Where my head is at:
    Duplex:
    1.6 lbs. lighter Big weight savings opportunity which is hard to come by these days in my pack kit.
    Something different
    Easier to get in and out of then the Strato 2??

    Tarptent:
    Loyalty to the company
    $265 less then Duplex
    More durable material?
    Already have 7 years experience with product/ Pitching variables
    quite versatile (although as I have stated previously in posts, gear versatility is not a HUGE concern for me, but being able to take the mesh inner out has always been intriguing to me however I have never used this without the mesh.

    My biggest variable is: Am I going to be just as happy with the duplex as I have been with the Strato2, while reaping the benefits of a 1.6 lb weight savings. Cost of product is low on the list of variables. I use my tent often, so I can justify the expense of either tent.

    My safe side is telling me go with a new strato2
    My curious, spender side tells me go with the duplex
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    I too have a TT, I also have a Cubin Fibre tarp I use for a hammock set up.

    The weight savings are a massive bonus, the only downside is it’s noisier in the rain.

    Go on, you know what you really want, none of us are getting any younger and something new is always fun. I’d be getting the Duplex


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    The only thing I'd suggest if getting the Duplex (which I recommend! ) is to use a slightly larger stuff sack, and preferably one made of silnylon, both of which make it much easier to pack up. Especially when new, DCF Cuben resists compression, although — once you get it into the pack and put other stuff on top — the expulsion of air and settling of the crinkly material reduces the volume quite a bit.

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    Well, if you are already familiar with the Strato 2, then buy the Duplex. Try it, if you don't like it, you can return it or sell it here.

    It should sell quickly, people seem to like them.

    There are plenty of pros and cons between the two. Make a list your priorities in order of significance, and that should help you decide.

    When there are no trees, I use a SMD Cuben Haven and really like it. It is modular though, and thats one of the reasons I like about it.
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    1.6# weight savings...that would seal the deal for me. I love my Duplex and plan to use it for hopefully many years to come.
    It is what it is.

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    Beware of the Dark Side!
    If/when insects are not a problem, leave the SS inner at home. Weight difference diminishes rapidly.
    Do you really need the SS 2? My SS 1 is quite spacious with the inner. A circus tent without the inner as I used it in Wyoming recently.
    I spent 6 hours in the rain in my SS 1 without ear plugs. I’ll never do that again. If Cuben is louder in the rain that is a total deal breaker.
    Apparently Cuben doesn’t like hail either.
    Good luck.
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    Well I have sold some stuff and now have my Duplex money without any out of pocket expense. I think I am going to go with the Spruce Green as I have read about the extra privacy and toughness factor. Going to revisit my ULA pack next, might as well look at the arc blast 55...
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    When you fall under the spell of the Dark Side you fall HARD!
    Enjoy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    Well I have sold some stuff and now have my Duplex money without any out of pocket expense. I think I am going to go with the Spruce Green as I have read about the extra privacy and toughness factor. Going to revisit my ULA pack next, might as well look at the arc blast 55...
    Unless you need right away, wait on buying the Duplex. Last year, Zpacks took 10% off during their Black Friday sale. That’s when I bought mine.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rex Clifton View Post
    Unless you need right away, wait on buying the Duplex. Last year, Zpacks took 10% off during their Black Friday sale. That’s when I bought mine.


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    Thanks! Will do for sure
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    Thanks! Will do for sure
    They advertised a small discount yesterday but it wasn’t much....


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    That 100 buck off will come in handy for me, my order is $1016
    Trail Miles: 4,927.6
    AT Map 1: Complete 2013-2021
    Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
    Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
    Foothills Trail: 0.0
    AT Map 2: 279.4
    BMT: 52.7
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    Just something I found interesting last night. Dixie(YouTube) did a review on her Duplex and mentioned that Zpacks stated that the expected life of one of their tents was 2500 trail miles.

    Making my wheels churn on whether or not a want to pick up a Triplex in 2019.
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    WHELP....I purchased my zpacks stuff...After the rebate the total was $911. Got the Arc Blast and Duplex spruce green.
    Trail Miles: 4,927.6
    AT Map 1: Complete 2013-2021
    Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
    Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
    Foothills Trail: 0.0
    AT Map 2: 279.4
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    CDT: 85.4

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    Congrats! Waiting a bit to order my Arc Blast, the coupon doesn't help... Plan on getting the Triplex in spruce next year.
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    I am patiently, unexcitingly awaiting. The Tarptent, nor the ULA have let me down. So I am abandoning them 75% for the sheer weight savings, and 25% because my Tarptent is very close to needing replaced due to being worn out. If the gear works the same as the ULA/ Tarptent I will keep it. If I feel I am sacrificing in any way, I will sell/ return the items, continue to use the ULA, and buy another stratospire 2.
    Trail Miles: 4,927.6
    AT Map 1: Complete 2013-2021
    Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
    Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
    Foothills Trail: 0.0
    AT Map 2: 279.4
    BMT: 52.7
    CDT: 85.4

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    WHELP....I purchased my zpacks stuff...After the rebate the total was $911. Got the Arc Blast and Duplex spruce green.
    I would have gotten the Arc Haul. I have the standard weight Duplex and it is bulky, takes up alot of room in my ULA Circuit. I would imagine the heavier fabric Duplex is even worse.

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    The biggest difference, other than the weight and price, will be the space. The SS2 is much bigger on the inside, and the vestibules are gargantuan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by khysanth View Post
    The biggest difference, other than the weight and price, will be the space. The SS2 is much bigger on the inside, and the vestibules are gargantuan.
    I am excited to do a followup video review once the duplex is in. Both tents setup side by side - with printout of specs for both tents to try and give folks a good side by side comparison.
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    Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
    Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
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    BMT: 52.7
    CDT: 85.4

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rex Clifton View Post
    I would have gotten the Arc Haul. I have the standard weight Duplex and it is bulky, takes up alot of room in my ULA Circuit. I would imagine the heavier fabric Duplex is even worse.

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    Agree on arc haul.

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