An hour ago, Tarptent updated their teaser and revealed that they are making a Notch in Cuben fiber!!!
More to come, like price and specs... but this is what I've wished for!
An hour ago, Tarptent updated their teaser and revealed that they are making a Notch in Cuben fiber!!!
More to come, like price and specs... but this is what I've wished for!
26 - 8 = 18 ounces?
Hmmmmmmm....
I’m hanging on to my SS1.
Wayne
Without a price tag, it's impossible to say much, other than that for a couple of ounces more, you can get a MUCH more spacious shelter from zPacks.
I am disappointed but holding out for other tent options. I would hope that Henry has done R n D prior to coming out with a lineup like this and know what he has to be competitive with, otherwise your just making your loyal customer, a little more happy instead of gaining more business. I would have like to see 2-3 tents revealed in the beginning. Ranging in size and to present the people with everything up front. Market the tent, and include specs and price. I would also have to say as coffee has that it is pretty much a no brainer from a weight perspective to go with a zpacks duplex over the TT Notch for another 2 oz and double the room. This leads me to believe that Henrey's price point will be a good chunk less than zpacks, otherwise...
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Wow lots of boo bears . I think it’s a great tent. Lots of venting. It makes my short list.
Thom
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If everybody based their shelter purchase on weight only , we would all be under an open tarp.
The last two would be TT customers I demonstrated our products to both were changing from the same brand (not mentioned in this thread) because of lack of weather protection. So both were looking for a lightweight product that offered better protection than what they had.
( I don't sell them, just look after enquiries...)
For others it has to do with internal space , often headroom.
Something similar happened when I was selling cameras.
Many opted for the smallest of the type for some to later realise that it was too small for their hands.
I can't wait to see the whole thing. To me it looks like an alternative to the Solplex without the sloping roof. Even if it is heavier, I've looked at enough of Henry's designs to know that he will be bringing something different (potentionally exceptional) to the table.
I kinda hope it's unreasonably priced....only as a means to prevent me from buying one. Lol
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Only a couple ounces, but the TT weights include stakes and guy lines.
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The reason I bought a Notch was FOR the smaller size. I have a two person tent, and among other issues, it took up too much space costing extra time, work, or simply having to settle for a bad spot.
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Perhaps he's testing the waters with the light weight option first, and if it's a success he may try the stratospire 1 and 2.
"Though what is interesting to see is the tents given without weight for all the necessary stakes and those that have the weight with "everything everything"
There is a brand that used to send out some shelters with 1 g stakes . Nobody used them, apart for the occasional non supporting tie out , but it could still be claimed that stakes were included.
Mind you, I still have to see one type of stake that everybody likes.
(why don't manufacturers supply the stakes that I like... , sort of comment )
It looks like an exact replica of the Notch, but made out of cuben. If you aren't familiar with the Notch, there are lots of pics and a set-up video on their website.
Two good sized vestibules, two doors, under a minute to pitch, etc.
My first tent was a two person tent, primarily because when car camping, I like my stuff laid out inside the tent next to me and thought that I'd need that backpacking, too. Turns out I don't need that. The ice (mice) thread and others I've read here let me know that if a critter wants to get into your pack, they will chew through your screen or tent to get to in. Also, leaning my pack against the trekking pole in the vestibule is just outside the zippered door and easily accessible from a sitting position inside the tent.
The vestibules are large and low enough that nothing has gotten wet when it rains - except the waist band of my pack once when I was careless about placement.
The left and right side are identical, which saves time if pitching in the rain; no need to figure out which end is which.
The "beak" vestibule on my Squall 2 (the predecessor to the Motrail) was velcroed rather than zippered. The Notch is zippered. I much prefer the zipper, even if it weighs an ounce or two more than velcro.
Pricing just announced: $650!!!
Sorry, but for that price, a Zpacks Solplex is a better bargain. More floor space, longer, lighter, and cheaper.
I love my Notch, but no way would I buy it again at that price vs the competition.