Yup. Better in the wind too but I've seen loads of vids with people that are using trekking pole tents. I'm not worried. There's always work arounds using different methods. Just have some extra cord and use the big rock, little rock system amongst others.
There's plenty of lovely alpine meadows. Just don't end your day on a col. Asking for trouble unless you're sure the weather's going to be good
Hope it all goes well!
I will no doubt keep you updated on my progress. Got to show off a few nice pics here and there, haven't you?
Though hail can damage dyneema tents (and non-dyneema tents), I've had dyneema stand up to some pretty serious hail without damage, so it's not inevitable death to your tent if you get stuck in a thunderstorm. I suspect design plays a large part too, with flattish (horizontally) panels being more susceptible. I haven't seen an X-Mid in the flesh, but its panels look to be pretty steep, which should be good.
I was reading someone's blog post recently about being in a DCF tent in a hailstorm - big hailstones judging by the pics. It was possibly an X-Mid Pro but I can't remember - either way what he did was loosen it all up a bit to have more give, which he said kept everything intact.
Good idea
Found the article - my mistake, it was a lady. https://jansjaunts.wordpress.com/2023/10/12/2023-durston-x-mid-pro-1-review-after-45-nights/Good idea
Interesting. I have the DCF floor model (mistake by Geartrade.ca as I ordered the regular version. Not complaining) and the corner guy outs are longer now as standard. I've shamelessly copied Lynx Outdoors (YT) method for the peaks and sides. And of course always take extra ironwire. It's a funny one about pitching it. I've been using the regular X Mid 1 up until now and have rarely had a problem with getting right barring a few times in strong wind and rain. Even then you can do ok and it's surprising how much you can adjust it from the inside. Cheers
Do you worry about floor fragility or is it pretty tough?
It depends on the tent model. But I wouldn't say all freestanding tents are better in the wind than all trekking pole tents. Our experience is that many of the latter, if well pitched and pegged solidly, will do better than certain popular freestanding models
Feels tough. Thicker than the walls. I've read about it being two different weights bonded together. You'll have to check with @dandurston I'll be taking it out proper in a week or so. Cotswolds (
) Way or something. It's only been up on Hampstead Heath and a mate's house so far.
Hasn't Dan swooped in yet? It's been at least 3 minutes since I posted his name. UnusualFeels tough. Thicker than the walls. I've read about it being two different weights bonded together. You'll have to check with @dandurston I'll be taking it out proper in a week or so. Cotswolds (
Hasn't Dan swooped in yet? It's been at least 3 minutes since I posted his name. Unusual
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And when you do get here @dandurston I would like an explanation please. This happened in the woods. In Canada. Therefore I hold you personally responsible.
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Yes, and once you get down to tents of 1kg and less it becomes more likely that a typical trekking pole tent will outperform a typical freestanding tent in wind. Of course there are exceptions, and there are some very wind worthy single hoop tents (though they are not free standing) in that weight range.
Agreed. I wouldn't touch the stuff, even for cooking.(Searching for the green-faced vomit emoji…
aha: close enough)
Indeed.
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