Zpacks Duplex Freestanding Flex Kit - transform your Duplex or Duplex Zip tent into a freestanding ultralight tent for when stakes are not an option. It can be set up with zero stakes in calm conditions, or with just 2 stakes if you want to use the vestibules. It is not necessary to stake the corners or side walls except in extreme weather.
The poles fold up short, which is perfect for bike packing and smaller backpacks. This new version 2024 have a folded length 12.5" (31.75 cm). They can be rolled up and packed with your tent. DCF tent pole stuff sack is included to protect your gear.
Note: *Duplex Freestanding Flex Kit is not compatible with DupleXL tent.
Freestanding tents are convenient in situations where stakes are difficult to use. They make it easier to pitch on beach sand, snow, or on rocky or compacted terrain. You can set up on a tent platform, or other suboptimal locations without struggling with stakes. Flex poles are also handy on trips when you don't have trekking poles, for example bikepacking, canoe trips, or car camping.
The poles also lift the side walls of the tent outward for more interior space, which is especially valuable for tall hikers.
You still have the option to leave the flex poles behind and pitch with your trekking poles to save weight on regular backpacking trips.
The poles will flex and bow horizontally when the wind gusts. In very windy conditions, you should use sticks or trekking poles to prop the peaks of the tent to create a very rigid shelter.
WEIGHT: 323.0 g
FOLDED LENGTH: 31.75 cm (12.5")
FEATURES
- Four 229 cm (90") Easton Carbon 3.9 poles are included. Easton's carbon fiber poles are made using proven technology, and they are super lightweight.
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- The Dyneema® Composite Fabric material stuff sack and hardware for connecting them to the tent are included in the price and weight.
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- The folded length of the poles is 31.75 cm (12.5"). A tent pole sack is included. They can be rolled and stored with your tent, or packed separately in your backpack's side pocket.
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- Any Duplex and Duplex Zip tent made in 2016 and later include attachment points for the Flex upgrade and poles can be added at a later date.
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