My Quest for The Perfect Tent 

What is Your Perfect Tent?? 👇 Let Us Know Down Below! 👇

Love the new sassy darwin!! ”told you it wasn't a green screen” Hilarious!!! 😂🤣🤣

This would be the *true* example of a RU-vid influencer. Influencing the _manufacturer_. To quote Bill & Ted "Excellent! 🎸🎵"

I’m 6’3” and have used the Duplex for the past 2 years. I just ordered the Altaplex in spruce green for my PCT hike starting in April.

That’s awesome that you took all of the customers that liked that tent and sent them to Zpacks to reintroduce the tent. Love your channel. Keep it up 👍🏻

That's F***ing awesome....I'm 6'2" and would have no complaints about dropping 5+ Benjamin's on that tent. Thanks for your guest/research Darwin.🤘😎🤘 .....P.S., Bud Light isn't real beer.

“Told you it wasn’t a green screen” wins best quote.

this new 3D greenscreen tech they have now is pretty amazing

that looks like an ideal tent solution. im glad they were up to bringing it back

Yay this is awesome! Was hoping so much you would find a tent that fits and the fact that this tent will be available to others that are in a similar situation makes it even more amazing!

Yes! Love my Altaplex! Best head and foot room in a solo tent!!! Thanks for getting this revived!

Voting with your dollars. Your commitment, talent, influence, and actual dollars have improved a community. I certainly appreciate your effort. Thanks Darwin!

Brilliant. Soooo glad that you got what you really do need. And well done Zpacks for listening 👍👍👍👍

Darwin is so wholesome. I'm barely 170cm and fit in normal tents, but I can imagine what a struggle it can be for taller people. Happy for all of you who will benefit from the altaplex in the future!

Thank you Darwin! This is the solution that I've been waiting on! Your efforts are much appreciated!

Just placed my order! Thanks for all the work you put into this. I am so stoked!!

That's incredible! Great tent! And it's great to see Tuba Solo getting a shout out. Great guy and a great channel! Thanks for sharing the love!

Loved this video! Great to see a youtuber like yourself working with the community to find something that works!

Oh that's great! All your hard work paid off! It will be fun to see how you like it throughout the year.

I love the evolution ! Dialing gear in is a journey !

This has to be the most wholesome "influencer" result ever.

Wow, that’s amazing. Great job. I’m glad you found the right tent.

What a great way to rally your viewers and numbers for a positive influence you rock

That's wonderful what you did, getting with zpacks and giving them all those comments to help others have the chance to have that tent. It's true that it's harder for us tall people to find a good tent, I'm 6'2" myself and I have to sleep at an angle in my tent to be comfy and not have that condensation problem . Thank you for thinking of others 😁😁😁

Excited you found your sweet tent. Happy trails.

That's really tentrific. What a great story. Happy you found the perfect tent. Mark (England)

Glad you found something that works!

This is just awesome all around. Very cool that you found an option for taller guys. Nice that Zpacks is listening to the demand of taller hikers. I currently have only used their packs but this might get me in one of their tents. Being 6'4" this is great news.

Thank you, 6'2" and have been waiting for something like this.

Glad your search is over. I can't wait to see how it handles the many miles.👍

Glad your happy and finally found the perfect tent!

Great job getting with zpacks. So glad they see the need in the market and will release a new version 👣

I’m 6’1 and over 250 pounds. I’ve been looking for this tent(size wise) for about a year. This just went to the top of my next to buy list! Thank so much!!!!!!

Wow, it's cool that you are able to influence these manufacturers on our behalf. Our voices are heard! Full stop!

I don't know how someone could give you a thumbs down. Haters gonna hate. I appreciate all your content, thanks for what you do!

I thought about it a bit and have ordered one. Well done Mr. D, you're a power in the land!

Thank you for doing the work to help us taller guys get accommodated.

Wise move on Z-packs!!! Good on them, and good on you for taking the initiative to take this on.

This is exactly what I have been looking for - I look forward to your full review

This is fantastic! Thanks Darwin and Zpacks.

I guess I'm buying this for my first thru hike then. So glad you found a tent for yourself!!!

Strong work, buddy. Thanks for this production.

Hey Darwin, long time lurker but I've been waiting for your (obviously coming) announcement of this tent and as a 6'3" guy I'm already ordering this baby! Thanks a bunch for your work.

Whoo Hoo, a tent for us folks over 6 foot tall. Many thanks for promoting the need for something just a bit longer and certain taller too.👍👍😋

You made it. Congratulations!

I love the background music during the PSA segment 😂

At 6’3 thanks for taking the guess work out. I’ll be buying one for sure!

I've been excitedly and patiently anticipating this video ever since I saw your post on Instagram 2 weeks ago about you finding your perfect tent! I'm also 6'1" and I have to sleep diagonally in my tents to avoid touching the walls. This past weekends backpacking trip, I was on the border of hypothermia due to waking up at 3am in a wet down bag in 45° because my bag kept touching the wall. I will definitely be looking into this tent! Thank you!

That's freaking awesome. Congratulations!

grats, man. glad you found something you love. I'm a long boi too so i'll have to look into this.

Darwin my good sir! You are truly the mvp in hiking forum! Thank you!!

Love the green screen sass at the end!

Thanks man. I had a modular tent similar to what you had, except mine sucked more. I had no room to move and the walls touched me all night. Thanks again for encouraging zpacks to bring back a great tent!! Now, I'll need to work extra days to save up for this one.. lol

thanks for mentioning Cnoc! they’re the best

Glad you found what works for you. I'm still anxiously awaiting my x-mid 2 tent to come that was released.

it's awesome that they listened!

Thanks Darwin for this video and showing all of us the info on the Altaplex .. I have a try-plex from a few years ago and need to get a one person tent, this will be great. I have one coming soon..

That is awesome Darwin! Thank you!

As a 6'3" guy I appreciate you getting another option available to us taller hikers.

Darwin, thanks for making it possible for me to have the best tent for me back on the market. I’ve ordered my Altaplex and can’t wait to take it o the trail.

Aah that’s brilliant. Can’t wait to hear how it works. Didn’t like their one person out right now and 2 person too big so this one sounds perfect!

Thanks Darwin. At 76" tall I also struggle to find a 'perfect tent'. I will certainly check out the renewed altaplex as an option. When hiking there are a few things that can really make a difference. Sleep comfort is a big one. If you don't get a decent night rest the trail will wear on you. I am happy you have found a really good tent for you and I am hopeful that it work for me as well.

Right on 😀😀😀 You got one. I’m so happy for you. Enjoy.

Congratulations Darwin!

I perfectly understand the desire to find that perfect tent, the holy grail of hikers and campers the world over. But I don't think it really exists except in myth and lore. After all, the perfect tent would actually morph into different tents depending on the weather, the type of adventure, the location, and a zillion other factors. Perfect for this year, perhaps. But I'd bet that within a month of use, you'll be thinking of some little changes you would like to see done to it. Still, a wholly worthy quest!

Thanks Darwin for another great vid. Now I have another piece of gear to add to my Z packs wish list. 😄

Thanks Darwin. I’m 6’ 2” and have a duplex. I’ll check this out 👍🏻

UL tents for tall people is such a pain in the ass to locate. This is some of the best news I have heard all day, thanks for going to bat for the return of this tent. It has now shot to the top of my wishlist.

Thanks for this lucrative video, Darwin. !!!!! A hiking buddy and I started watching this and AS SOON as you said "dcf" and "long enuff" I said to Rick that your perfect tent is my Altaplex that I bought a few years ago from Zpacks along, with my sleeping bag, because I had the exact same problem that you have...a soaking wet footbox from the Solplex that I bought previously because once you toss in the 3-inch pad the footbox is rubbing the tent. Rick said "no" and named something else and I said that the ONLY tent that was ever made in dcf and was "long"---that I was aware of---and I know them all----was the Altaplex, which I knew that Zpacks FINALLY brought back. Rick bets on any and everything and thanks to this video I am now 50.00 richer for my upcoming 3rd thruhike of the AT in less than a month. You will LOVE this tent!!!!!!! I was bummed when they discontinued it because the loss of the Altaplex created a void in dcf tents for taller hikers and dcf doesnt have the longest life-span of materials even with TLC. I am going to order another one next week so that I will have a "spare"...lol...just in case Joe decides to discontinue it again in the future. Good luck on the AT....a shame you wont be doing the whole thing...but enjoy the other hikes you have planned for 2020!!

People power at work! Congratulations on completing your quest.

Gotta love Darwin adding the PSA 😄⛺👍

Glad to see you using your super powers for the common good! Nice work!

Cool! Great job on tent explanation. You helped a lot of tall people.

Awesome work mate. Thanks for pushing them to it

I’ve been using the tarp tent pro trail. Love it other than the front entry and small vestibule.

I had a hexamid duplex and added the freestanding option. I just bought the altaplex and happened to see you posted this video. I knew it was about the altaplex. Can’t wait to try it for ten days from Springer March 13. Great videos buddy

That ending. Epic!

Well done, that's what community and communication does.

Gossamer Gear “the one” for me as lightweight option, Vaude “Power lizard” for more challenging conditions. Both excellent for me.

Thank you Darwin it’s Marmalade here. As I said before I’m 6’3” and have had the exact same problem as you for years. Thanks to your video I just ordered the olive drab (felt it would be a better color for any stealth camping). The hiking poles I use extend far enough so I’m set. Thank you for your review and I’ll be doing my own review for my channel once I get it. Cheers

That's fantastic! I love it when the Free Market works like it's supposed to. Very cool of you to be able to solve others' wants as you did your own. Congrats!

Thanks for another great video, Darwin! Yep, Zpacks has the new Altaplex up on their site for order now (w/ 1-2 weeks shipping time). I'm not as tall as you, so I haven't suffered from the same issues you had, but I'm really happy that you championed for the re-release of this tent. The Zpacks Duplex works great for me, but I might buy this tent. Reasons being: lighter weight, simpler set-up, although a 1-tall person tent, this will work great for someone not as tall that wants a solo tent that has more room inside for gear storage, with better headroom for comfortability. So, not only does this tent serve taller hikers, it also has great benefits for average height hikers looking for a lighter solo option w/ more room and space. Thank you, Darwin!

Thanks for the heads up! Just ordered one!

wooo hooo ... I share all the same issues (less I use 2 trekkers).... thanks for reaching out to Zpacks. NEW tent ordered! :)

Outstanding Zpacks! Great choice!

The new Zpacks Altaplex tent looks like it will be the perfect tent for you! I'm still a hammock guy, but if I ever look at tents this one looks great.

That's some people power right there! Great work!

Brother darwin i'm really grateful for this ! Thanks, i'm the same size as you so i appreciate this extremely😎 i was looking to buy a zpacks tent and i didn't know the altaplex cause i only heard about the plexamide and the duplex ! Now i will buy the altaplex because of you , thanks bro

I'm only 5" but I'm so glad the tall people who help me get stuff off the supermarket top shelf have a good tent option again!

Thats great Darwin! Happy to hear you found your perfect tent!! I totally know how that feels looking for the tent thats right for me! I used to think it didnt exist lol.. Im a double wall tent guy myself and i like single man tents that are lightweight, durable, "waterproof" and have plenty of room, is easy to setup and comes in a subdued color. So when big agnes came out with their HV (High Volume) Series i was like yess!! Now my go to tent for 3 seasons is the Copper Spur HV UL 1 in olive!! A little pricey but worth the investment i think. I cant necessarily speak for its longevity yet but we will see. It checks off all my boxes at present!! Stay safe man! Hike on!!

I'm only 5"6 but I love my Altaplex - little bit extra room, great height, and most important for me, the single pole! So glad I opted for it over the duplex years ago. I've raved about it to so many people. I'm glad it's back - now I wont get so many confused looks from people who haven't heard of it :) Enjoy

Great job! What a good Idea, well done. 👍🏻

Totally jelly! My duplex only has 300 miles on it and is still too new to justify a new tent. Great to hear you've found an exciting new piece of gear! That tent sounds fantastic.

Darwin, that´s the best news in 2020 yet ⛺️👍🏻

Darwin you legend! I'm 6ft2 and had the same problem with the Duplex. Might have to switch to this.

I love my Zpacks Duplex, but the Altaplex looks really great. I'll have to look into how it packs down. I've been looking for a tent or a tarp system to use while bikepacking.

Something I'm glad I've never had to worry about being 5'2 lol Can't wait to see some stuff about the GDT

Great looking tent Darwin I hope you enjoy it. Take Care

I'm using a camo duplex right now. But I might go get an altaplex. Well done Mr. D ! (and Zpacks) A useful trick, or hack, for the damp foot box (still useful also with the altaplex, but not quite as necessary) is to attach a couple of clips, left and right to the bottom of the side seams of your breathable rain jacket eg Visp (or possibly vertice). The other half of the clips about one jacket length up from the bottom of your quilt. Those small flat clips used on the quilt straps are ideal for this. Zip up jacket and pull it over the foot box. Clip on. Makes a breathable water proof foot bag. . If you have each clip, left and right, opposite to the other (one male, one female) that also comes in handy when you are walking along, warm weather, with the jacket unzipped, between showers. You can clip the bottom of the side seams together behind you and pull the front zip back out of the way. I used some of zpacks repair tape to stick them on. Better to sew of course. You need the clips otherwise you'll just pull the bottom of the quilt out of the jacket ever time you turn over.

Thumbs up for including metric units 👍🏼😄